Flash Technique in EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy and the Flash Technique
You know you need trauma informed therapy but you’ve been avoiding it for so long! You’ve heard great things about EMDR treatment - but you’ve also heard it can be intense. You’re nervous - what if you start crying and just can’t stop?
What if you could dip your toes into EMDR therapy, minimizing the likelihood of those reactions you’re so afraid of?
Trauma Informed Treatment with the Flash technique
Any experienced EMDR therapist will remind you - we cannot predict exactly how you’ll respond to EMDR treatment. However there is a recent protocol - the Flash Technique - that is quite promising!
While the Flash Technique does not have the same evidence base as EMDR, there is ongoing research that demonstrates that people find relief using this protocol while minimizing the discomfort of the treatment experience.
The Flash Technique can be used in emdr preparation
As the Flash Technique is still undergoing research to replicate it’s treatment benefits - I still prefer to focus on the standard EMDR protocol. This doesn’t mean we can’t use the Flash Technique!
Before we begin reprocessing traumatic memories, I always prepare you for the experience. One way to prepare you is to use the Flash Technique to decrease the “botheration” of a particular memory. This way, when we approach it with the standard EMDR protocol, the initial intensity will have decreased a great deal! This will make the EMDR standard protocol much more palatable for you!
Remember - we take as long as you need to feel ready to face the trauma. Let me know your concerns and we’ll decide together the best treatment plan for you.
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