Depression is a common mental-health complaint and a leading cause of disability. It can be hard to understand what causes it and how to treat it. For some people it is a genetic vulnerability. For others it may be the outcome of trauma which has disrupted brain function and altered an individual’s ability to handle life’s challenges. These traumas can be Trauma with a capital “T” (car accidents, sexual assault) that are deep seated. They can also be simple traumas such as an incident that happened at work including bullying or humiliation, or conflict with a partner that is leading to depression. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative clinical treatment that has helped many recover from depression. The validity and reliability of EMDR has been established by rigorous research. EMDR can be used to target depression that is related to negative thoughts about oneself or sadness that may result from lost relationships and lost opportunities, anger and loneliness. It has also been widely used to successfully treat anxiety and panic attacks, phobias, stress, sleep problems, self esteem and performance anxiety. EMDR allows natural reprocessing of memories and experiences. As a result, most people experience EMDR as being a very empowering therapy that can lead to dramatic and rapid improvement in many aspects of life.
EMDR Treatment NW Calgary
If you are curious about EMDR or think that it is a therapy that may help you,
please contact Dr. Abigail Draper, Registered Psychologist.