EMDR combines bilateral stimulation (gently stimulating the right and left hemispheres of the brain) with thoughts and feelings from a distressing event.  Although the name of the therapy infers the use of eye movements, there are several other comfortable techniques that are used to achieve the same outcome.  Jackie uses a device that provides a small vibration in each hand which allows you to close your eyes and access your troubling memories with clarity.  Methods are tailored to each client's preferences.

The stimulation accesses the brain's information processing system and allows positive connections to be made.  The end result is the ability to recall the original event without the physical or emotional arousal that you previously experienced.

Although the therapy was initially developed to address post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many of us have the tendency to be affected by life's smaller events and experience a similar level of distress.  Therefore, EMDR is very effective with many life events that would not be considered 'traumatic'.  Other applications of EMDR include treating anxiety and phobias and certain kinds of depression.

EMDR and Sports Performance

EMDR is an excellent resource for those of you looking to 'get your head in the game'.  

If you have noticed that you get anxious or distracted when you most need to focus, EMDR can help you get focused and improve the ease with which you perform. 

If you have had a sports-related injury that has shaken your confidence, EMDR can help reprocess the memories that are holding you back to help give you a 'clean slate'. 

If you notice that you choke when you are under pressure and are not performing well in a high-stress environment (such as a competition), why not see what EMDR can do for you? 

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