@drscottlyons || Somatic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy combines traditional EMDR techniques with somatic (body-based) awareness to help individuals process and release trauma. While EMDR traditionally focuses on bilateral stimulation, like eye movements, to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, somatic EMDR incorporates body-centered practices that address the physical sensations and tensions often held within the body as a result of trauma. During

Unlocking the power of eye movement for memory desensitization! 👁️💡 👇 In EMDR therapy, bilateral stimulation - tracking movements from left to right with your eyes - helps fade vivid and uncomfortable memories. Initially intense, but as desensitization progresses, clarity and calmness emerge. 🌟 Witnessing the shift from discomfort to peace is truly transformative. Adaptive information replaces negative thoughts, paving the way for clearer perspectives and distant memories. 🌿 #trauma #trauma

Stress relief with this exercise! — Lateral eye movements, like those used in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, can help reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. This technique is thought to stimulate both sides of the brain, known as bilateral stimulation, which plays a role in how our brain processes emotions and memories.When you move your eyes back and forth, it seems to activate neural pathways that help the brain process and "file away" distressing thoughts or memor