EMDR Trauma Therapy NZ
Unfortunately our bodies don’t manage build-ups of stress and anxiety very well without eventually seeing some physical or emotional impact. This is the same for traumatic events that get stamped and stored on our bodies for (in some cases) the duration of our lives. Life’s experiences stay with us, shaping how we live and react to the world around us. We don’t have to look far online to see articles, posts and blogs about mental health and mental illness, with around 78% of NZers reporting to know (or suffer themselves) from mental distress. In this article, we talk about EMDR trauma therapy in NZ. What it is, how accessible it is and what alternatives there may be.
‘Mental health refers to our state of mental, emotional well-being; mental illnesses are diagnosed conditions that affect thoughts and behaviours’
Mental health challenges are common, with an estimated 1 in 5 NZ adults (aged 15 to 24) impacted. NZ is no different from the rest of the world. WHO reported that globally around 20% of children and adolescents have a mental health condition. With mental health statistics rising, it’s no surprise that mental illness rates are also on the incline. 2021 data from Mental Health America reported that 19% of adults are experiencing a mental illness, thats equivalent to over 47 million Americans, with a staggering 4.55% experiencing severe mental illness.
With these statistics, it’s no wonder people are turning to alternative therapies to support the numerous mental health challenges they are dealing with.
The good news is that numerous therapies can support the reduction of anxiety, stress, depression and trauma; Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, Brainwave Entrainment and EMDR, to name a few.
EMDR Therapy NZ
How accessible is EMDR Therapy in NZ? The good news is that there are EMDR therapists throughout NZ. Yet many people still find it hard to get in with an EMDR trauma therapist. The NZ Association for EMDR Therapists not only has a directory of registered therapists, but it also contains further information explaining more about EMDR. Therapists are located across the main centres and regionally within NZ; however, unsurprisingly, numbers are a little more limited in rural locations. Regardless of location, therapists accepting new patients can be hard to find, which matches accessibility challenges for other therapies, including ‘talk therapies’.
So what is EMDR trauma therapy and are there any alternatives available in NZ for those who want the benefits of EMDR; but are unable to find a qualified EMDR practitioner. In account of the shortage of EMDR therapists in NZ.
What Is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (EMDR) approaches psychological issues not via ‘talk therapy’ or medications. Instead, EMDR uses a patient’s own rapid, rhythmic eye movements to lessen the power of emotional memories from past traumatic events. EMDR tackles the root of your most stressful and traumatic memories, helping you process the intensity of your emotions. This process enables you to shift your attention to more positive, adaptive beliefs, which will naturally reduce your stress levels related to that specific traumatic event.
EMDR is a psychotherapy method that uses an eight-phase treatment approach. Therapy involves attention to three time periods: the past, present, and future. Focus is given to past disturbing memories, related events, and current situations that cause distress.
EMDR Therapy NZ
How accessible is EMDR Therapy in NZ? The good news is that there are EMDR therapists throughout NZ. Yet many people still find it hard to get in with an EMDR therapist. The NZ Association for EMDR Therapists not only has a directory of registered therapists, but it also contains further information explaining more about EMDR. Therapists are located across the main centres and regionally within NZ; however, unsurprisingly, numbers are a little more limited in rural locations. Regardless of location, therapists accepting new patients can be hard to find, which matches accessibility challenges for other therapies, including ‘talk therapies’.
So what is EMDR therapy and are there any alternatives available in NZ for those who want the benefits of EMDR; but are unable to find a qualified EMDR practitioner. In account of the shortage of EMDR therapists in NZ.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (EMDR) approaches psychological issues not via ‘talk therapy’ or medications. Instead, EMDR uses a patient’s own rapid, rhythmic eye movements to lessen the power of emotional memories from past traumatic events. EMDR tackles the root of your most stressful and traumatic memories, helping you process the intensity of your emotions. This process enables you to shift your attention to more positive, adaptive beliefs, which will naturally reduce your stress levels related to that specific traumatic event.
EMDR is a psychotherapy method that uses an eight-phase treatment approach. Therapy involves attention to three time periods: the past, present, and future. Focus is given to past disturbing memories, related events, and current situations that cause distress.
Alternatives To EMDR Therapy In NZ?
With wait lists commonplace when seeking EMDR treatment and other therapies in NZ, what alternative natural treatment options exist that can bypass this issue.
Brainwave Entrainment is similar to EMDR and can work independently or alongside other treatment options. Although not an alternative to counselling or Psychotherapy, it can support a change in your brain’s health, reducing/changing your natural fight or flight responses.
Brainwave entrainment stimulates the brain into entering a specific state by using high-frequency light. This light recalibrates stress brain activity, evoking the brain’s ‘frequency following response. An induced brainwave state can include enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation, or sleep induction.
Simply put, brainwave entrainment pushes the entire brain into a particular state, adjusting or interrupting the brain’s response to certain situations. Essentially reprogramming how your brain processes and responds.
Brainwave Entrainment can help with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, pain relief, mediation and creative expression, performance, emotional healing and trauma. It is a simple yet effective way to lead your mind into states you might usually find difficult to reach, allowing you to experience what those states feel like. Brainwave Entrainment works for almost everyone whilst dealing with multiple kinds of struggles. It does not require face-to-face interaction as seen in all talk therapies, making it feel more accessible and less intrusive as a therapeutic treatment.
Alternatives To EMDR Trauma Therapy In NZ?
With wait lists commonplace when seeking EMDR trauma treatment and other therapies in NZ, what alternative natural treatment options exist that can bypass this issue.
Brainwave Entrainment is similar to EMDR and can work independently or alongside other treatment options. Although not an alternative to counselling or Psychotherapy, it can support a change in your brain’s health, reducing/changing your natural fight or flight responses.
Brainwave entrainment stimulates the brain into entering a specific state by using high-frequency light. This light recalibrates stress brain activity, evoking the brain’s ‘frequency following response. An induced brainwave state can include enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation, or sleep induction.
Simply put, brainwave entrainment pushes the entire brain into a particular state, adjusting or interrupting the brain’s response to certain situations. Essentially reprogramming how your brain processes and responds.
Brainwave Entrainment can help with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, pain relief, mediation and creative expression, performance, emotional healing and trauma. It is a simple yet effective way to lead your mind into states you might usually find difficult to reach, allowing you to experience what those states feel like. Brainwave Entrainment works for almost everyone whilst dealing with multiple kinds of struggles. It does not require face-to-face interaction as seen in all talk therapies, making it feel more accessible and less intrusive as a therapeutic treatment.
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