EMDR Intensives are ideal for people who want to feel better faster and accelerate their therapy outcomes by working intensively on a short timeline, from half a day to one full day. Rather than spending months in regular 50 minute weekly sessions, Intensives save the time normally used each week to check in, address current crisis, stabilize and close each weekly session. This allows for a better and more focused use of the time, with no distractions and less distress
We will have a 90 minute session to discuss treatment goals, negative beliefs, triggers, history, somatic responses and assessing if an EMDR Intensive is the right fit for you. We will go in detail over the EMDR process.
If you and I jointly decide this is the right option, the cost of this consultation will be be applied towards the price of the Intensive
. We will begin with developing your positive resources and coping skills to increase your feelings of control, calmness, and security which will allow you to work on the distressing experiences of your personal history. We will include exercises and tools to increase your ability to self regulate your nervous system. Once the resources a
. We will begin with developing your positive resources and coping skills to increase your feelings of control, calmness, and security which will allow you to work on the distressing experiences of your personal history. We will include exercises and tools to increase your ability to self regulate your nervous system. Once the resources are completed we will create a target sequence plan. Essentially this is working backwards from current day stressors and triggers connecting them to earlier, often childhood distressing experiences. We will also identify negative thoughts and feelings associated with these triggers. The last part consists of reprocessing the traumatic or distressing events targets that are causing the current issues
The effects of unprocessed distressing experiences from the past disrupt the proper functioning of our nervous system sensing danger when there is none, causing anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, difficulties with relationships and other symptoms. As part of your Intensive, you will have access to the Safe and Sound Platform to con
The effects of unprocessed distressing experiences from the past disrupt the proper functioning of our nervous system sensing danger when there is none, causing anxiety, depression, emotional numbness, difficulties with relationships and other symptoms. As part of your Intensive, you will have access to the Safe and Sound Platform to continue to retrain your nervous system and maximize the gains of your work. You will also have your own private Virtual Practice Room with exercises selected for your needs for 3 months.
In addition, a follow up session is included with your Full One Day Intensive
EMDR Half Day Intensive are from 9.30 am to 12.30 PM. Full Day Intensives run from 10 am to 4 PM with a one hour lunch break and self care breaks as needed.
You have two options:
Option 1: Half day Intensive @ $1350
Option 2: One full day Intensive @ $1,900
In Options 1 & 2, price includes in addition to the full day intensive:
If you consider the alternative route of weekly 50 minute sessions, Intensives can be more cost effective and provide faster relief.