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The lasting effects of trauma vary among individuals, manifesting in diverse ways and significantly impacting the lives of survivors. Through therapy, a trauma survivor can process these distressing experiences and get the help necessary to effectively manage the lasting effects of trauma that may follow.
Trauma-informed therapy, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, can help address a diverse array of mental health conditions where trauma plays a significant role in symptom development.
Among the various methods of trauma-informed therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – a specialized psychotherapy technique designed to help individuals reprocess and resolve disturbing memories and experiences that affect mental health.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR therapy does not focus primarily on discussing the trauma. Instead, it aims to change the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain, allowing a trauma survivor to heal emotionally without being overwhelmed by the intensity of their memories. The psychotherapy technique uses a unique method that consists of rapid eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, like tapping or hand movements, to help individuals process traumatic memories. Ultimately, the goal is to help a survivor heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
While a relatively new mental health treatment technique, the development of EDMR therapy has proven effective in helping a person faster than many other methods, per the Cleveland Clinic. Some studies even show that up to 90% of single-trauma victims no longer have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after three 90-minute sessions.
“By facilitating the brain’s natural ability to process memories, EMDR therapy empowers individuals to move beyond the effects of trauma and gain a better sense of emotional well-being and resilience,” says Leticia Sosa, MSSW, LSCW, LCDC-I,CLYL, Director of Outpatient Services, South Texas Health System Behavioral. “EMDR therapy helps give patients the tools they need to effectively deal with past, present and future trauma while focusingon the positive.”
To provide a better understanding of EMDR therapy, South Texas Health System Behavioral is dedicating its latest Let’s Talk Mental Health online seminar to this effective form of trauma-informed therapy.
Streaming live via STHS’ Facebook page on Thursday, February 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., a mental health expert will discuss the wide range of emotional and psychological issues EMDR therapy can address, including trauma, anxiety, depression and phobias.
For more information on the webinar, visit the STHS Facebook Events page. To watch previous Let’s Talk Mental Health Seminars, visit STHSLetsTalk.com.
| Who: | South Texas Health System Behavioral |
| What: | FREE virtual seminar entitled “Let’s Talk Mental Health– Unlocking Healing: Inside EMDR Therapy” |
| When: | Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Online via STHS’ Facebook page |
