EMDR - Sample Flier

for introducing EMDR to the general public

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

A specialized treatment

FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA OR LOSS

Events may include:

car accident	fire	work accident
assault	robbery	rape
childhood abuse	natural disaster	witness to violence
injury or illness	injury of a loved one	loss of a loved one

Symptoms may include:

stress	depression	anxiety or panic
shame or guilt	brooding or worrying	trouble sleeping
not caring anymore	fears	nightmares
bad temper	poor self-image	relationship problems

The Problem

What happens after a very scary or painful experience? Instead of getting over it, we often get stuck. This can lead to distressing changes in how we feel, think, and act. We might not even realize that the changes are related, until we remember how things were different before. Or the memory itself could be the problem, often popping up in disturbing ways.

The Solution

How do you get "unstuck" and free from these symptoms? Many experts believe that "the only way out is through..." by really facing and working through the upsetting memories. This can be done in many ways. Psychotherapists are trained to facilitate this process.

EMDR

EMDR is an intensive procedure for working through upsetting material. It should only be provided by a mental health professional with formal, supervised training in EMDR. It is safe, and does not involve hypnosis or drugs. Research has shown that EMDR can help to make treatment both fast and effective.

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