Sonita is an EMDR trained clinician.
Eye Movement and Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) offers relief from stress-induced responses like "Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Faint" mode, which our brains engage in during times of stress to protect us. However, prolonged stress can cause our brains to mistakenly perceive threats where there are none, leading to emotional distress. EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987, helps rewire the brain's response to traumatic memories. By engaging in bilateral stimulation during therapy sessions, the brain processes traumatic events differently, resulting in reduced emotional distress and improved functioning in the present.
During EMDR therapy, clients work through traumatic memories by accessing related thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. This structured approach creates new neural networks that recognize the past event as no longer a threat. EMDR has proven effective in treating conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias. It's a safe and non-invasive treatment suitable for both adults and children.
Sonita's Training: Sonita has completed EMDR Therapy Training approved by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association. This comprehensive 150-hour course included pre-study, core training, consultation hours with EMDRIA experts, and practical experience.
For more information on EMDR, visit Sue Genest's website or EMDRIA's certification page.
Eye Movement and Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) offers relief from stress-induced responses like "Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Faint" mode, which our brains engage in during times of stress to protect us. However, prolonged stress can cause our brains to mistakenly perceive threats where there are none, leading to emotional distress. EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987, helps rewire the brain's response to traumatic memories. By engaging in bilateral stimulation during therapy sessions, the brain processes traumatic events differently, resulting in reduced emotional distress and improved functioning in the present.
During EMDR therapy, clients work through traumatic memories by accessing related thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. This structured approach creates new neural networks that recognize the past event as no longer a threat. EMDR has proven effective in treating conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias. It's a safe and non-invasive treatment suitable for both adults and children.
Sonita's Training: Sonita has completed EMDR Therapy Training approved by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association. This comprehensive 150-hour course included pre-study, core training, consultation hours with EMDRIA experts, and practical experience.
For more information on EMDR, visit Sue Genest's website or EMDRIA's certification page.