CINDY DERN
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Traditional and Holistic Approaches to Counseling |
EMDR
WHAT IS EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing (EMDR) is an
effective method of psychotherapy that is being used worldwide with
people of all ages. It has been found to reduce and eliminate the
impact of trauma and other distresses more efficiently and with longer-
lasting results than other therapeutic approaches. The roots of EMDR
began over twenty years ago; it incorporates elements from a variety
of treatment approaches.
Most scientific research has focused on the benefits of EMDR for post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, psychotherapists and
other mental health clinicians have reported success using EMDR for a
variety of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief,
eating disorders, and stress reduction.
HOW EMDR WORKS:
When individuals experience a seriously upsetting situation, their brain
cannot process information the way it usually does. The memory from
the event can “get stuck” in the brain. If the memory arises at a later
time, it may feel as if the event just happened, even if it occurred
months, years or decades ago.
EMDR uses a unique approach to help individuals reduce the impact of
difficult memories and the feelings associated with them. A
cornerstone of the work involves right-left brain processing,
accomplished through a series of eye movements, hand or foot
tapping, or listening to tones. This technique helps the brain re-
process the memories, making them less upsetting or overwhelming,
thereby improving an individual’s daily functioning. After
experiencing EMDR, people have reported a sense of freedom and
peace and typically speak of a positive ‘shift’ in their lives.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Therapists and clients work together to determine whether EMDR is a
preferable option to achieve established goals. In general, single-
event traumas, such as a car accident, fire, assault or other type of
victimization, may require fewer sessions than longer-term distresses,
such as childhood trauma or extensive stress or abuse. The number of
sessions also depends on several factors: the length, duration, or
severity of the upsetting events, amount of previous trauma, and the
client’s current coping skills. Learning skills to stay healthy
emotionally, both in- and out- of session, is an important component
of EMDR.
WHICH ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZE EMDR?
EMDR has been listed as an effective treatment by national and
international organizations including the American Psychiatric
Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and the U.S. Department of
Defense. It has a broad base of published case reports and controlled
research which supports it as a valid treatment of trauma. EMDR was
pioneered in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro and has been gaining
increasing recognition.
CINDY DERN'S EMDR CREDENTIALS:
Cindy completed parts 1 and 2 of the EMDR Institute, Inc., and has
studied with Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator and leading expert on
EMDR. She also trained with an EMDR International Association
certified instructor.
Cindy has utilized EMDR since 2004. Numerous clients have had great
success in reducing anxiety and stress, alleviating trauma, overcoming
fears, relieving grief, and enhancing self esteem.
TESTIMONIALS:
“EMDR has caused a tremendous shift within me. It’s still a bit
difficult to articulate, but I feel as though the areas that we
targeted are no longer taking up so much space within me. I feel
more confident about myself, empowered, able to let things go
more easily.”
“When I think about the trauma, I can see it, feel it, but it’s not as
charged. I can see how charged it was, but I don’t feel that level of
angst anymore.”
“I know I’m better; I feel intrinsically better, empowered. Things
don’t bother me as much. My perspective has shifted. I feel more
open, receptive, not as withdrawn and protective. I’m less
depressed and anxious. I’m giving myself permission to feel my
feelings, and I’m doing more things I enjoy.”
“I feel different about myself. There’s been a shift in how I look at
myself. Now, the default in my mind is “I’m a good person.” I feel
more solid; a trunk full of strength.”
“I feel better now than I’ve felt in a long time.”
Click here for EMDR resources
Click here to print page
WHAT IS EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-Processing (EMDR) is an
effective method of psychotherapy that is being used worldwide with
people of all ages. It has been found to reduce and eliminate the
impact of trauma and other distresses more efficiently and with longer-
lasting results than other therapeutic approaches. The roots of EMDR
began over twenty years ago; it incorporates elements from a variety
of treatment approaches.
Most scientific research has focused on the benefits of EMDR for post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, psychotherapists and
other mental health clinicians have reported success using EMDR for a
variety of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief,
eating disorders, and stress reduction.
HOW EMDR WORKS:
When individuals experience a seriously upsetting situation, their brain
cannot process information the way it usually does. The memory from
the event can “get stuck” in the brain. If the memory arises at a later
time, it may feel as if the event just happened, even if it occurred
months, years or decades ago.
EMDR uses a unique approach to help individuals reduce the impact of
difficult memories and the feelings associated with them. A
cornerstone of the work involves right-left brain processing,
accomplished through a series of eye movements, hand or foot
tapping, or listening to tones. This technique helps the brain re-
process the memories, making them less upsetting or overwhelming,
thereby improving an individual’s daily functioning. After
experiencing EMDR, people have reported a sense of freedom and
peace and typically speak of a positive ‘shift’ in their lives.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Therapists and clients work together to determine whether EMDR is a
preferable option to achieve established goals. In general, single-
event traumas, such as a car accident, fire, assault or other type of
victimization, may require fewer sessions than longer-term distresses,
such as childhood trauma or extensive stress or abuse. The number of
sessions also depends on several factors: the length, duration, or
severity of the upsetting events, amount of previous trauma, and the
client’s current coping skills. Learning skills to stay healthy
emotionally, both in- and out- of session, is an important component
of EMDR.
WHICH ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZE EMDR?
EMDR has been listed as an effective treatment by national and
international organizations including the American Psychiatric
Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and the U.S. Department of
Defense. It has a broad base of published case reports and controlled
research which supports it as a valid treatment of trauma. EMDR was
pioneered in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro and has been gaining
increasing recognition.
CINDY DERN'S EMDR CREDENTIALS:
Cindy completed parts 1 and 2 of the EMDR Institute, Inc., and has
studied with Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator and leading expert on
EMDR. She also trained with an EMDR International Association
certified instructor.
Cindy has utilized EMDR since 2004. Numerous clients have had great
success in reducing anxiety and stress, alleviating trauma, overcoming
fears, relieving grief, and enhancing self esteem.
TESTIMONIALS:
“EMDR has caused a tremendous shift within me. It’s still a bit
difficult to articulate, but I feel as though the areas that we
targeted are no longer taking up so much space within me. I feel
more confident about myself, empowered, able to let things go
more easily.”
“When I think about the trauma, I can see it, feel it, but it’s not as
charged. I can see how charged it was, but I don’t feel that level of
angst anymore.”
“I know I’m better; I feel intrinsically better, empowered. Things
don’t bother me as much. My perspective has shifted. I feel more
open, receptive, not as withdrawn and protective. I’m less
depressed and anxious. I’m giving myself permission to feel my
feelings, and I’m doing more things I enjoy.”
“I feel different about myself. There’s been a shift in how I look at
myself. Now, the default in my mind is “I’m a good person.” I feel
more solid; a trunk full of strength.”
“I feel better now than I’ve felt in a long time.”
Click here for EMDR resources
Click here to print page
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