Attachment Focused EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitisation & Reprocessing) is a specialised approach that integrates EMDR with attachment theory to heal relational trauma. It is a gentle and effective treatment for psychological distress following complex traumatic experiences, often experienced in childhood.
It supports deeper emotional processing, strengthens a sense of safety and promotes healthier relationship pattern’s.
3 key principles of AF-EMDR are:
Slow down Be present Notice
EMDR therapy uses a 3 pronged approach:
- Past events are explored to understand the roots of the current distress
- Current dysfunction is targeted to relieve symptoms and triggers
- Future templates are developed to support adaptive responses to potential distressing situations
If this sounds like something you are interested in ‘Lets take a journey to a new understanding’.
