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Posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 15:06:33
Am I right in thinking that EMDR treatment is a "finite" modality? You present with whatever problem it is, it's treated in x number of sessions, and you're done?
And you go on with your life?? I know that my "bad" days aren't as bad as they were, and they come to an end quickly, without an effort on my part. All the issues from the past I presented with have been processed and their charges are diffused, if not gone altogether.
Thanks for any positive, constructive input!!
Posted by antigua on August 31, 2004, at 16:08:42
In reply to Don't shoot! One more EMDR question, posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 15:06:33
Well, I'm particularly interested in your take on this. I thought it was a finite therapy, but it doesn't seem to be that way for me. Because of vacations and such, the last EMDR session was pretty much a bust, primarily because she taught me something good--how to meditate. She did it BEFORE we did EMDR so nothing came out. She really should have waited until the end to pull me back together, she decided, but I was such a mess I can understand why she did it.
I have a memory that I can't reach so we work on that mostly and other things pop up. Maybe I will be finished once I process that memory, or it will unleash a whole new wall of feelings. I just don't know.
My EMDR has moved my regular therapy along considerably, but it is still an adjunct. I think the end is coming, though, if I can't reach that memory. I understand how I felt as a young girl, and what it did to me, and I'm not sure how much more I can get out of EMDR. That said, I'm often surprised what happens. Since my insurance pays such a pittance of the cost, I guess I'll keep it up until my husband goes through the roof over the cost!
Best,
antigua
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2004, at 16:11:23
In reply to Don't shoot! One more EMDR question, posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 15:06:33
I have been meaning to ask you about that. I saw somewhere that you have only one session remaining on EMDR? And yet I also remember on various situations where EMDR was able to help you to put current situations to rest much quicker than without it, and so was helpful to you in a here and now sense.
Do you feel comfortable with your decision to terminate what has been a very helpful adjunct therapy for you?
Posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 17:40:16
In reply to Re: Don't shoot! One more EMDR question » partlycloudy, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2004, at 16:11:23
You know, it has helped me so much that I'm afraid to stop and REALLY deal with issues without a "spotter". And I'm not sure of the forward direction with my regular T. The last session was more like a gabfest; although I was able to articulate by the end what goals I still want to achieve in therapy. Just how to go about it with the EMDR behind me... how to do that is what I'm frightened of.
Posted by corafree on August 31, 2004, at 19:04:05
In reply to Don't shoot! One more EMDR question, posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 15:06:33
Don't know much yet, but understand that after DBT and EMDR, the place I go to offers open group once a week to peeps that have gone through both and finished, ya' know just to keep it all going, kind of like aftercare, I guess. cf
> Am I right in thinking that EMDR treatment is a "finite" modality? You present with whatever problem it is, it's treated in x number of sessions, and you're done?
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> And you go on with your life?? I know that my "bad" days aren't as bad as they were, and they come to an end quickly, without an effort on my part. All the issues from the past I presented with have been processed and their charges are diffused, if not gone altogether.
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> Thanks for any positive, constructive input!!
Posted by partlycloudy on September 2, 2004, at 7:05:46
In reply to Don't shoot! One more EMDR question, posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 15:06:33
I asked my EMDR therapist if it might help me get to the root of my drinking problem. She brought in my T (conveniently available across the hall) and we are going to give it a try.
After that, the treatment will be considered complete. Both therapists think this should help and I am so troubled by this aspect of my soul - I know I'll be able to be honest about it.
I told them that I felt like I had a crack team working on me. My T replied it's more like they're cracked!
Posted by gardenergirl on September 2, 2004, at 8:13:16
In reply to One more session, posted by partlycloudy on September 2, 2004, at 7:05:46
I think that's a great idea. I'm glad your "cracked" team :) is flexible and works with your needs.
Good luck!
gg
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