{"id":7431,"date":"2022-03-12T18:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-12T18:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/?p=7431"},"modified":"2023-02-02T14:01:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T14:01:51","slug":"emdr-therapy-for-traumatic-grief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/emdr-therapy-for-traumatic-grief\/","title":{"rendered":"EMDR Therapy for Traumatic Grief: How to Heal After a Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things a person can go through. The pain and grief can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know how to cope. If you are struggling with traumatic grief after losing a loved one, EMDR therapy<\/a> may be able to help. EMDR is a relatively new type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in helping people heal from trauma. It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and during an EMDR session, the therapist will guide your eye movements while you talk about your traumatic experience. This helps to reprocess the memories and emotions associated with the loss.<\/p>\n

Let’s discuss in detail how EMDR therapy helps in traumatic grief but first, let’s discuss what EMDR Therapy is?<\/p>\n

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What is EMDR Therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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EMDR therapy is a relatively new type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in helping people heal from trauma. It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and during an EMDR session, the therapist will guide your eye movements while you talk about your traumatic experience. This helps to reprocess the memories and emotions associated with the loss.<\/p>\n

EMDR therapy has been shown to be especially effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD<\/a>). However, it can also be helpful for other types of trauma, including traumatic grief. In a study of bereaved individuals who were experiencing complicated grief, EMDR was found to be more effective than standard grief counselling in reducing symptoms of complicated grief.<\/p>\n

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How Does EMDR Therapy Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There are several ways that EMDR therapy can help in traumatic grief<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Helps In Processing The Memories and Emotions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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It can help to reprocess the memories and emotions associated with the loss. This can be helpful in alleviating the pain and distress of those memories.<\/p>\n

Traumatic memories<\/a> are often stored in a different part of the brain than regular memories. They can be difficult to access and process, which can lead to them being stuck in our minds. EMDR therapy helps to access these memories and process them, which can help to reduce their impact on our lives.<\/p>\n

Emotions that are not processed can become stuck in our bodies. This can lead to physical symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. EMDR therapy can help to release these emotions and reduce the physical symptoms that they cause.<\/p>\n

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2. Teaches Coping Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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EMDR therapy can also teach coping skills that can be used in times of distress. These skills can help to reduce the symptoms of trauma<\/a> and grief.<\/p>\n

Some of the skills that may be taught include:<\/p>\n