A Holistic Approach to Therapy

EMDR Therapy Calgary

Welcome to Inspire Wellness Therapy, where we offer in-person and telehealth services in Calgary, Alberta. Are you seeking a highly effective and scientifically supported therapy to heal from past traumas and regain control over your emotional well-being? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy could be your path to recovery. At Inspire Wellness Therapy our dedicated EMDR therapists are here to guide you toward emotional wellness and a brighter, trauma-free future.

What is EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach to help people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. It involves focusing on a traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, like following the therapist's finger with your eyes. This process aims to reduce the emotional distress associated with the memory, making it easier to cope with and move beyond.

EMDR is often used to treat conditions like childhood trauma, traumatic events, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders and effectively reduces trauma-related symptoms. Trained therapists typically conduct it in a safe and supportive environment. We offer EMDR therapy in person in Calgary or online, depending on your space preferences and location.

What is it for?

Holistic Healing

Unlike traditional talk therapies, EMDR may be short-term and provide rapid relief, which addresses both the psychological and physiological aspects of trauma. This dual focus facilitates comprehensive healing, helping you achieve lasting emotional well-being. A registered psychologist or trained practitioner often employs eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to help clients process traumatic memories. This technique facilitates the integration of distressing experiences into long-term memory while fostering positive beliefs about oneself.

  1. PTSD: EMDR effectively alleviates the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional distress.

  2. Anxiety and Phobias: Manage and reduce anxiety and phobias, setting you on a path to emotional freedom.

  3. Addiction: EMDR addresses underlying trauma, making it a valuable tool in addiction treatment.  Our practitioners offer trauma-informed therapy in person at our Calgary office or through telehealth appointments.

  4. Grief and Loss: Work through complex emotions tied to grief and loss, finding a path to healing.

  5. Negative Beliefs: Reprocess negative beliefs and self-perceptions, promoting a more positive self-concept.

How it works

EMDR therapy involves an eight-phase treatment process that comprehensively addresses past trauma, present triggers, and future resilience. The core of EMDR therapy lies in bilateral stimulation (BLS), which can be achieved through eye movements, taps, or auditory tones. This stimulation helps reprocess disturbing memories, making them less emotionally charged and more manageable.

  1. Bilateral Stimulation: EMDR often involves bilateral stimulation, including side-to-side eye movements, tactile stimulation (tapping), or auditory cues. These bilateral movements or cues are believed to help process distressing memories.

  2. 8-Phase Approach: EMDR typically follows an 8-phase approach, which includes history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation.

  3. Desensitization and Reprocessing: The heart of EMDR involves reprocessing traumatic memories. During this phase, individuals are asked to focus on a distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This process is believed to help desensitize the distress associated with the memory and facilitate its reintegration into the individual's overall memory network in a less distressing manner.

What Are the Benefits?

  1. Effective Treatment for Trauma: EMDR is highly effective in treating trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It helps individuals process and alleviate the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.

  2. Scientifically Validated: EMDR has a strong empirical basis and is supported by clinical studies and organizations, attesting to its efficacy in trauma treatment.

  3. Rapid Results: EMDR often leads to rapid and lasting results. Many individuals experience relief and healing more quickly than with other therapies.

  4. Empowerment: EMDR empowers individuals to confront and overcome their trauma, providing a sense of control over their emotional well-being and life.

  5. Versatility: EMDR can address a range of conditions, including anxiety, phobias, depression, addiction, and negative self-beliefs related to traumatic experiences.

Ready to experience the transformational power of EMDR treatment in person at our Calgary office or through a telehealth appointment? Contact Inspire Wellness Therapy today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life.