Have you experienced distressing or adverse life events that cause anxiety, depression, or disconnection?
Are you having trouble dealing with the loss of a loved one?
Do you suffer from nightmares or flashbacks related to a traumatic event?
Do you think you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
You should know you are not alone.
A study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress reports that PTSD affects 8.3% of people over their lifetime, 4.7% in the past year, and 3.8% in the past six months. These figures don’t even account for those who may not meet full PTSD criteria but still struggle with significant health challenges caused by adverse life events. The reality is that millions of Americans are living with serious, life-altering symptoms and are in need of support to heal and recover.
Trauma can feel overwhelming and complex, but recovery is absolutely possible. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has proven to be highly effective for addressing trauma and related symptoms.
As noted in The Permanente Journal, "EMDR therapy provides… an efficient approach to address psychological and physiologic symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences." EMDR offers hope and a path forward for those seeking relief and healing from the burdens of trauma.