[humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

[JD Townsend]

Hi,

I had adult patients who had suffered for decades due to childhood traumas. 
I added  conjunctive treatment with a colleague who is EMDR trained.  The 
process is interesting;  it uses trauma reduction through reliving in a safe 
environment, not a unique treatment.  It does work.  I have looked in the 
past for EMDR trained blind psychotherapists without success.  My colleague 
often uses the buzzers in the hands or sounds using headphones to alternate 
between sides of the brain, both work well.

So, be the first!  Go where no blind psychotherapist has ventured before and 
lead the way ... some of us will follow in your foot prints.


JD
-----Original Message----- 
From: Beth Lpc via humanser
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 9:23 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: Beth Lpc
Subject: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

Hi,

I have the opportunity  to take a low-cost EMDR training to thenbecome 
certified to provide this therapeutic modality to clients. Are there any 
blind therapists out there who are currently providing this?  I have heard 
that it is important to be able to see a client's face to know how to 
moderate the process of EMDR which itself is nonverbal.  I know I can ask 
clients what is coming up for them and to describe images, but I also don't 
want to take away from the process. I know tappers or buzzers can be used, 
but I still have the same visual concerns. I'm interested in experiences of 
others providing this modality.

Thank you,

Beth

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JD Townsend LCSW
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