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[keepingthehopealive]

EMDR #6 pt 2

I attempted actual EMDR.

After we came back from the short break, I sterted to get super anxious about even trying to do EMDR. It was partially about just not being able to tolerate it or do it, the fear of getting or feeling trapped in it and it being too much and not being able to communicate that or stop it since thats a common feeling for me. ET talked me through what it would look like and explained how it would go. We were using the buzzers for bilateral stimulation, which i know for me is a better option than eye movements since I cant usually keep my head up or maintain eye contact during sessions.

The bigger fear was more about when we actually get to working on addressing the mom stuff though. I expressed how im so afraid to have these conversations and even thoughts because I dont know how it will change things in the relationship (with my mom and others) and the stress in the family if there was that shift. ET is not and has never told me to change my relationship or level of contact with my mother, but its more that I know that the relationship is unhealthy and unhelpful for me and affects everything so im afraid to address and acknowledge things. ET reassured that anxiety that us talking about it or doing something with this does not mean anything needs to or will change and that we are also not making any decisions right now about anything. Im reminding myself that we are doing this work because I am struggling to do therapy and help myself with trusting the people who are trying to help me. The trust, lack of it, is one of the barriers and affects all my relationships too.

It took a bit but we determined a work situation that would be a good "tester" situation/theme to trial doing EMDR with. I took the buzzers and we started to talk about work. She set it up beforehand that we were going to have the scene be a movie on a big screen so we are just watching it as we talk about it and do the EMDR. She had me imagine my dog being next to me since hes a good grounding resource for me but also mentioned that we'll do more work to build up the supporitve resources for doing EMDR. The situation is that were understaffed at work most days so my anxiety builds a lot as im driving in and coming onto my shift knowing were gonna be busy and the assignments will be hard. So I imagined the room where we start our shifts by doing huddle, basically a quick meeting with updates on the unit, hospital, kids, families etc. ET asked about what the belief is that we could use and its the "I cant do this" and just the huge overwhelm of anxiety. I said the replacement belief id like to feel is that im capable of providing good care to the kids even if its stressful, busy and understaffed. We moved on to the somatic sensations which was tightness, particularly in my arms, and freeze. We were doing the bilateral stimuation with the buzzers and I did notice some movement and change in the sensations as the tightness moved down my arms and shifted to a more heaviness.

We somehow ended up in a more parts work approach because we were talking about the "I cant do it" and the overwhelm and she was asking about what the imagry with it was. It was myself curled in a smallest ball/fetal position (which is often how I am in therapy sessions and outside of them) trying to keep myself safe and bringing down the distress. She was coaching me to try to imagine a kind, caring figure comforting me and reassuring me that its ok. For a quick second I actually was imagining my grandmother being the caring figure with me in the room. I wasnt super close to her but she was always a kind caring safe person in my life growing up when I did see her. She used the examples of how i would respond to a baby or kid at work in those moments of dysregulation, so things like physical comfort with touch and holding. My judgemental critic immediate came out strong and blocking it. ET tried to guide me through imagining that part on the other side of a soundproof wall where it could still be there, but didnt need to be involved or control it. That part was too strong though, telling me to get over it, deal with it, grow up and be stronger. It was short lasting before I started to fully panic and wasnt able to seperate from that.

I was spiraling with the shame that I couldnt do it, do the EMDR all the way through, once again. ET tried to normalize that she often does little bits of EMDR intertwined with parts work and then more somatic based regulation skills and was just generally trying to say that it was OK and that we would keep working on it.

Because the imagry of curling up and being in a ball was what we were focusing on, the urge and sensation in my body to physically do the same was so strong and loud and I really struggle to not do it. I expressed that I needed to stop and asked if I could put the buzzers down which ET was fine with so i placed them on the couch. I was able to verbalize the need to curl up but also how I didnt want to do that because it doesnt really help me regulate and usually actually increases the panic, hyperventilating and distress. ET suggested me taking a blanket nd wrapping it around myself and then crossing my arms across my chest and gently rubbing them with the opposite hand to get the bilateral stimulation and I believe some comfort or safety too. I did accept the blanket but had it in my lap and was gripping on to it. ET had her blanket wrapped around her shoulders the way she was trying to encourage me to do, but that felt too hard for me. I also wasnt able to rub my arms or do that piece but i did have one finger that was keeping some movement in my body. These 2 things were also the homework she gave me to try to work on, especially in my therapy with PT. I realized after that I think the main barrier to me even attempting these things is that i cant fathom the thought of comforting or being kind to myself. Its the opposite of what I deserve. And it feels like itll just feed the neediness and the weakness instead of a harsher approach which would stop it.

[serenityquest]

[strawxbunny]

What’s your day like, cupcake?

hello! it’s been fine. i ate candy and did hw :) and now im playing stardew

[angelicandsanegirl]

i hate ocd it’s truly a never ending plague the amount of time I waste literally just checking is my alarm set is the door locked is the milk in the fridge checking checking checking oh did you know you’re going to kill the earth if you don’t pick that scab btw 🤣🤣🤣

[backpackingspace]

My therapist: Okay don't freak out but you ....know if you want to know the long term physiological affects of being tortured you have to go to a doctor right?

Me: yes but consider I'm never going to do that so what's your best guest

My therapist: you mean besides the insane amount of trauma ?

[clownov]

i think.. i Thingk..... talking to 3 therapists in 2 days Might have been bad for me.........

[overwhelmedfrog]

fellow sapphics who had an intense homoerotic friendship in high school that ultimately imploded and ended in disaster, how we feeling since chappell roan released her new song?

[nature-played-a-trick-on-me]

Why is it so hard to get specialised mental health care in the netherlands whyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I'm an adult and I know what troubles me and I know which therapies I've tried and didn't help me and I know what therapies could help me and which I haven't tried yet and which are evidence based so I go to my gp and ask for therapy and I get a referral and I have an intake and I say this is my problem, these therapies I've tried which didn't work, I would like to try this therapy because xyz, and I get the same unsuccessful therapy after waiting for half a year!!! IF TALK THERAPY WAS HELPFUL FOR ME I WOULDVE BEEN CURED OF ALL MENTAL ILLNESS THRICE OVER!

[telechats1121]

Trauma EMDR is a more specialized form of EMDR therapy that is used to target trauma-related symptoms and experiences. Trauma EMDR is particularly effective for individuals who experienced trauma through abuse, accidents, or combat, and who may be struggling with flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing. EMDR therapy specialized to help individuals process traumatic memories and build adaptive coping skills.

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Intensive EMDR

Intensive EMDR therapy we specialized focused approach in the healing of trance and emotional recovery. In these rapid and concentrated therapy sessions appearing in the same week, the person can work through a lot of traumatic incidents and emotionally recover very quickly. Intensive sessions combine the principles of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to specifically target distressing memories, negative belief systems, and symptoms related to these core issues for deeper emotional healing and resolution. We take an approach to treatment that is tailored to the individual and moves quickly so that people have an efficient pathway to all the healing, empowerment, and emotional sustainability they need in their lives.

[keepingthehopealive]

EMDR #7 pt 2

We attempted to revisit the EMDR we did the previous session and open up a dialouge about it through the parts lens. I was heavily shaming myself for not being able to do it, which ET was responding to with the basic fact that I did do it and that I did try and we did EMDR. She was pushing that we cant dispute that. I said the lasting feeling after was that I didn't do it good enough, the shame and guilt and failure. She did talk through a way we could try to do EMDR without letting the judgements or protective parts into it, but her main response was that this is how it goes with complex protective parts and she is comfortable with and does interweaves of parts work for many reasons, so basically that it isnt a failure because this is the "work".

ET asked about getting the parts of me to start a conversation, using the example of talking about the previous session. She started asking what parts were showing up and we identified the protective parts, the willing part that wants to try and commit to this, critical parts, the OCD and controlling part (that says I can only let the defenses down and do it if it's perfect or clear cut and it knows what its going to look and feel like), the fearful parts, the shame. ET tried to see if we could introduce a mediator for the conversation, a wise part that could be there and help. for some reason this was an absolute wall, an absolute no. I tried to go with it and imagine or "build" this part and ET seemed to try all approaches to get me to be able to do it, and I just couldn't. We ultimately paused on that and this was when we took a break in the session because it was becoming too much. (The sessions are 3 hours so we usually do one 5 to 10 minutes break about halfway through)

When we came back from the break I had shifted out of the freeze a bit by looking at pictures on my phone but when ET started asking about it, I started shame spiraling with not being able to talk about anything positive because its wasting my time and not the point of going to therapy. ET rebuttled that and said thats going to be a big part of our work to build up my tolerance for positive emotions when im so stuck in and used to the shame and pain that I feel. She talked about using flash technique to do some of this since it pulls on the positive feelings and moments to help process and decrease distress. We did not do any in the moment though or in the session.

ET kind of summarized and shared her thoughts on where we go from here and what we focus on, which was building up the wise part to facilitate the internal conversations between parts, interrupting the cycles before I fall into freeze and use those behaviors-ie asking for and communicating my needs before everything shuts down, using flash technique to build upon positive resources and emotions and embodying and working with the anger and activation thats under the surface.

I appreciate how she is willing to lay it out for me and is willing to give the reassurance to me and some hope that we can do this work and that she doesnt see me as difficult or hopeless like I do myself. One other distortion she was challenging is that I have a super rigid view of things being perfect or failure with no in-between which she challenged will always result in failure, never perfection or enough.

[familyreflectionsprogram]

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A reunification program for families plays a pivotal role in addressing parental alienation. These programs are designed to rebuild trust and communication between estranged parents and children. By involving trained professionals, such programs provide a safe and neutral environment for dialogue. Families can explore their feelings, confront misconceptions, and develop strategies to improve their relationships. Tailored interventions and therapeutic techniques ensure that the program meets the unique needs of each family, facilitating long-term healing.

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Deciphering EMDR Intensive Therapy for Mental Well-being: Exploring its Intricacies and Benefits

Intensive Therapy Retreats, nestled in the tranquil neighborhoods of Beacon, NY, is proud to offer transformative EMDR intensive therapy retreats. These retreats provide individuals struggling with trauma-related issues with an immersive healing experience that goes beyond traditional therapy.

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It involves a structured approach to therapy that incorporates bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and emotions in a safe and controlled manner. EMDR therapy is highly effective in treating trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

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At Intensive Therapy Retreats in Beacon, the EMDR intensive therapy experience is taken to the next level. Participants engage in multiple therapy sessions daily, allowing for deep and comprehensive healing. The retreat environment provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their trauma and work through difficult emotions with the guidance of experienced therapists.

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Experienced EMDR therapists wield a profound understanding of trauma and the intricate nuances of EMDR therapy. With their specialized training and empathetic approach, they guide clients through the complex process of trauma healing, fostering a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth. Their expertise enables them to tailor one-on-one therapy sessions to each client's unique needs, ensuring effective resolution of past traumas and empowering clients to embrace a future free from the shackles of their past. Through their skillful guidance and compassionate presence, experienced EMDR therapists instill hope, resilience, and healing, leading clients toward profound transformation and a renewed sense of well-being. At EMDR intensive therapy retreats, experienced therapists provide a dedicated space for intensive healing, offering clients the opportunity to delve deeply into their trauma under the guidance of skilled professionals.

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Each participant at Intensive Therapy Retreats, Beacon, receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and goals. This individualized approach ensures that participants receive the support and guidance they need to address their trauma and move forward on their healing journey.

Continuing Support and Aftercare

The support doesn't end when the retreat is over. Intensive Therapy Retreats are pleased to offer online follow-up coaching to assist individuals in integrating the tools and changes acquired during the retreat and support their progress in the future. These arrangements can be made following the retreat. It is recommended that individuals have an ongoing therapist at home.

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[sensitiveaangel]

reading through my emdr journals from a couple years ago is like 😮 i had ptsd for real and am actually living such a better life now…who knew!!

[nature-played-a-trick-on-me]

Therapy is so awkward. She wanted me to do emdr on this fear I have of a specific incident happening again and I had to make a mental image of that.... now I can speak up so I was like I think that's not a great idea and I think that'll make the fear worse and in my expectation emdr hasn't super helped.... other things did but emdr alone did not. Fortunately she agreed after but then we sort of randomly did emdr on a different memory ?? And then afterwards she was like okay I think we will take a different approach next week.