Trauma Treatment Intensive

Recovering from trauma experiences takes specialized treatment. There are several different types of evidenced-based approaches. At Center for Mental Health and Wellness, we use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This treatment modality is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model developed by psychologist, Dr. Francine Shapiro. The theory asserts that when trauma happens our brains have a natural way of managing distress when the experience is properly processed. Disturbance occurs when we get "stuck" in the traumatic experience. After a trauma, the stress response (fight, flight or freeze) can become re-triggered by thoughts, emotions, or experiences that are in some way related to or resemble the original trauma. This can result in trauma re-experiencing, flashbacks, a sense of overwhelm, lack of focus, intense emotions such as sadness, anger, or anxiety as well as disturbing thoughts or mental images. 

EMDR Therapy helps the brain process the trauma experience to allow natural healing to occur. Often after successful treatment, patients feel less triggered by the traumatic experience, decrease in uncomfortable emotional intensity, and less disturbing thoughts. One might feel more at ease, calm, hopeful, and in control of their future after processing past trauma. EMDR therapy involves an eight phase approach which includes the following: History taking and treatment planning, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation. EMDR can be conducted in weekly 45 minute sessions. However, patients and providers often find extended session lengths to be beneficial for EMDR processing. Intensives are a great option. Intensives are full day or two day experiences which allow for more time to process with your provider. It can offer recovery that would normally take months in the traditionally therapy approach. 
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If you are ready for trauma recovery, begin by scheduling a diagnostic assessment where you and your provider will explore your history and psychological needs to ensure an intensive is the right approach for you at this time. Please let your provider know you are interested in an intensive when you meet for your assessment. 

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