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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 What type of training does a therapist need to use EMDR?
EMDR Therapists must meet rigid standards before being eligible to take the EMDR basic training. They are committed to maintaining these high standards in their practice to meet your needs. Only practicing, licensed psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers and counselors may receive EMDR training. These are the only mental health professionals qualified to use EMDR therapy with clients. A clinical background is necessary for proper application of the EMDR technique. This is a highly specialized method that requires supervised training for therapeutic effectiveness and client safety. In the words of the Behavior Therapist Journal, "Clients are at risk if untrained clinicians attempt to use EMDR."
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
There are a number factors to consider when evaluating the appropriateness of EMDR therapy for a client's particular situation and history. During your initial consultation with a trained EMDR therapist, all the relevant factors will be discussed in full to help you both come to a decision to move forward with EMDR.
In general though, you are an excellent candidate for the EMDR technique if you have...
...difficulty trusting people...fear of being alone...lack of motivation...anxiety or panic...frequent feelings of guilt or shame...poor concentration or memory...explosive or irrational anger...trouble sleeping...nightmares...worrying or brooding ...poor self-image...serious relationship problems...stage fright or performance anxiety...obsessive or compulsive behavior ...chronic feelings of detachment...extreme, unexplainable fears...bad temper...depression or disturbing thoughts...a history of abuse, or sexual abuse ...been the victim of a crime or serious accident...witnessed a crime or serious accident...been through a natural disaster...ever experienced a traumatic event
Some Objectives of EMDR Therapy.
Thanks to the on-going success of EMDR therapy for hundreds of thousands of people, it is not difficult to have high expectations for a therapy program that includes the EMDR technique.
The short-term benefits of EMDR is simple and straightforward -- the immediate relief of emotional distress and the elimination of the debilitating effect of unresolved past trauma.
The longer-term benefits of EMDR therapy includes the restoration of each client's natural state of emotional functioning. This return to normalcy brings with it a greater sense of personal power, more rewarding relationships and a more peaceful life.These are some of my objectives as I work with my clients and EMDR.
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