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<blockquote data-quote="HeadlightsMom" data-source="post: 728090" data-attributes="member: 18284"><p>EMDR -- So, I've gone through 8 weeks of EMDR. I cannot give enough "thumbs up" to how helpful EMDR therapy has been for me. The process itself is relatively straightforward -- identifying triggers (feelings, images, sounds, sensations) from traumatic experiences and systematically "reprocessing" those memories so that triggers aren't so overwhelming. </p><p></p><p>EMDR is working well for me!</p><p></p><p>For me, it made triggers which felt like an ambush out of nowhere morph into a mere echo across distant mountain tops. EMDR has been a surprisingly powerful and effective tool. I'm thankful for the noticeably positive impact it's had on my life within just 2 months.</p><p></p><p>Note: As I am periodically a "medical first responder" in my workplace (I work with medically-fragile folks), I opted to choose a counselor who also focused on treating first responders (specifically, he is the designated counselor for our Fire Dept). The effectiveness of EMDR for me was on full display yesterday as I was "medical first responder" for one of our participants who'd injured himself. I was AMAZED how calm I was throughout the incident. My mind was clearer mid-crisis and I credit EMDR for a major portion of that. </p><p></p><p>Given all the repeated, chronic traumas we have ALL experienced in trying to care for our kids, we're all potentially susceptible to some elements of PTSD. I mean, how could we not be with such chronic, intense exposure to crisis? The fact that we're all still here at all, reminds me how strong and resilient we ALL are. I'm just more grateful for EMDR than I can adequately express. I'm glad it's helping me.</p><p></p><p>PS -- Sometimes it's important to remind ourselves to take care of US before we try to take care of anyone else! BOOYAH! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Sending you all best wishes and enclosing a link for EMDR (for anyone who may be unfamiliar with it or intrigued by it). It may not be for everyone. But it was for me. Check it out, if you feel inclined.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://emdria.site-ym.com/?page=emdr_therapy" target="_blank">EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HeadlightsMom, post: 728090, member: 18284"] EMDR -- So, I've gone through 8 weeks of EMDR. I cannot give enough "thumbs up" to how helpful EMDR therapy has been for me. The process itself is relatively straightforward -- identifying triggers (feelings, images, sounds, sensations) from traumatic experiences and systematically "reprocessing" those memories so that triggers aren't so overwhelming. EMDR is working well for me! For me, it made triggers which felt like an ambush out of nowhere morph into a mere echo across distant mountain tops. EMDR has been a surprisingly powerful and effective tool. I'm thankful for the noticeably positive impact it's had on my life within just 2 months. Note: As I am periodically a "medical first responder" in my workplace (I work with medically-fragile folks), I opted to choose a counselor who also focused on treating first responders (specifically, he is the designated counselor for our Fire Dept). The effectiveness of EMDR for me was on full display yesterday as I was "medical first responder" for one of our participants who'd injured himself. I was AMAZED how calm I was throughout the incident. My mind was clearer mid-crisis and I credit EMDR for a major portion of that. Given all the repeated, chronic traumas we have ALL experienced in trying to care for our kids, we're all potentially susceptible to some elements of PTSD. I mean, how could we not be with such chronic, intense exposure to crisis? The fact that we're all still here at all, reminds me how strong and resilient we ALL are. I'm just more grateful for EMDR than I can adequately express. I'm glad it's helping me. PS -- Sometimes it's important to remind ourselves to take care of US before we try to take care of anyone else! BOOYAH! :) Sending you all best wishes and enclosing a link for EMDR (for anyone who may be unfamiliar with it or intrigued by it). It may not be for everyone. But it was for me. Check it out, if you feel inclined. [URL="http://emdria.site-ym.com/?page=emdr_therapy"]EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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