EMDR was discovered in 1989 by
psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro when she noticed that eye
movements reduce the intensity and duration of disturbing thoughts.
It has since evolved through extensive research, studies, and
contributions made by therapists for the treatment of areas such as:
Trauma, Panic Attacks, Complicated Grief, Personality
Disorders, Disturbing Memories, Performance Anxiety, Sexual and/or
Physical Abuse, Pain disorders, Stress Reduction, Phobias, Body
Dysmorphic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and
Addictions.
How does EMDR
work?
“EMDR in some way is able to
“nudge” that material so that it neurologically reconnects with the
healthy brain and then is reprocessed and integrated at an
accelerated speed.
The most popular theory is
that when the eyes move back and forth it creates brain activity
similar to that which occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
It's during this REM phase (when we dream) that we resolve
conflicts, process information and consolidate learning and memory.
More simply put, information
processing takes place. By creating similar brain activity, while
thinking about the painful event, it appears that EMDR is able to
help the brain finally process the “stuck” material, enabling the
person to arrive at an adaptive resolution. The painful event or
trauma becomes an unfortunate memory but it no longer produces the
emotional pain that it did before.”
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What is RDI?
RDI or Resource Development
and Installation is a powerful tool for preparing for and lowering
difficulty and resistance during and EMDR process. It is an
invaluable tool utilized prior to and in the EMDR preparation phase
that greatly supports the best EMDR process possible.
How long does EMDR
take?
One or more sessions are
required so that I may fully understand the the nature of you
problem and assess whether EMDR is appropriate. We also utilize this
time to answer your questions and discuss EMDR more fully.
Once we have agreed that EMDR is appropriate for you we begin the
EMDR therapy process. A typical session is from 50 minutes to 90
minutes. The type of problem you are experiencing, life
circumstances and environment, as well as amount of trauma in you
history will determine how many sessions are needed. EMDR can be
utilized as part of a psychotherapy process, as a treatment process
itself, or as an adjunct therapy by a separate providing
therapist.
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What skills will I develop by
working with you in addition addressing my issues and
goals?
You will learn how to do
Self-Hypnosis, the right and powerful way to formulate
suggestions and affirmations so they produce results, self
RDI, inter and intra-communication skills that get you and
everyone that you are in communication with to yes...yes to your
goals, yes to your dreams, and much more!
About Rebecca Armstrong
C.C.Ht.
My training as a Clinical
Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist includes advanced training
in the areas of Trance States, Hypnotic Communication, Induction
Technique, Self-Hypnosis, Trance Phenomena (the minds capabilities
through multifaceted techniques), Regression, Analytical
Hypnotherapy, Gestalt and Hypnotherapy, Somatic Hypnotherapy,
Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, advanced specialized
training in ADD/ADHD and Learning Disabilities, Child Hypnosis, Past
Life Regression and Future Life Creation. Solution Focused
Hypnotherapy, Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Body Centered
Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Certified affiliate
with the HypnoBirthing Institute. EMDR I and II.
President of the Colorado
Hypnotherapist Association 2001-2004.
Previous Associate Instructor
for the Colorado School of Counseling and Hypnotherapy
Training.
Configured of Clearing the
Chaos a drug free curriculum for children and adults that
facilitates the healing of ADD/ADHD without relapse, which is common
in most drug therapies when the drug is withdrawn.
Featured in a 2005 story by
WB2 News on smoking cessation.
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How do I request a Complimentary
consultation?
Click here to schedule
your complimentary telephone consultation.
Where is my office
located?
My office is located in
Broomfield, Colorado which, is easily accessible from Denver and
the Metro Area as well as Boulder, Longmont, Louisville,
Lafayette, and neighboring towns.
I also provide services and
training by telephone, downloadable products and services that make
traveling obsolete. Click here to learn more...
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Do you
work with insurance?
I do provide clients with a super bill once a month
that they may submit to their insurance company for reimbursement
for out of network psychotherapy. I encourage you to contact your
insurance company and clarify your coverage prior to scheduling your
first appointment. Clients have shared that this is an easy process
that allows them to utilize the coverage they have.
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