Tag: EMDR

  • Imagining Nurturing Figures (AF-EMDR)

    Imagining Nurturing Figures (AF-EMDR)

    Let’s chat about a truly transformative technique used in therapy, particularly within EMDR and attachment-focused therapies such as AF-EMDR—imagining nurturing figures. Picture this: clients envisioning a figure, someone who radiates support, care, and love, stepping in to offer the comfort and guidance they might’ve missed out on during their formative…

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Have you ever stumbled upon the term Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy? It’s this incredible form of psychotherapy that’s all about helping people heal from the emotional scars left by tough life experiences. Dreamt up by Dr. Francine Shapiro back in 1987, EMDR is grounded in the idea…

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR)

    Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR)

    Have you ever heard of Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR)? This approach is a game-changer in the world of therapy, especially for those grappling with deep-seated attachment issues. Picture this: EMDR therapy, already known for its effectiveness in processing trauma, but now, imagine it fine-tuned to specifically address and heal wounds from…