Advice from a Therapist…

You may have heard of a type of therapy called EMDR which is becoming more and more common for its effectiveness in treating trauma. But what exactly is it? According to the EMDR Institute, “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experience to bring these to an adaptive resolution.” Not only is EMDR a rapid way for healing trauma; it is also used for enhancing performance in areas such as athletics, business, and relationships. Here, Inner Balance therapist Danielle Jeraci shares with us a bit more about what drew her to this therapy, and the results she sees with clients who try it.

In an effort to better support couples, April has recently taken a specific interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She has received specialized training and supervision in this modality of treatment over the last year. EFT is a highly researched and successful model that supports couples who want to move from reactivity to deep meaningful connection and healing. Research has demonstrated that this model creates long term positive change – couples who have worked with an effective EFT therapist are better able to understand and manage their conflict while feeling closer and more securely connected. Here, she shares with us, why she loves this modality so much & why it is so effective for couples hoping to strengthen their connection.

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