Summit EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-backed therapy used to treat trauma and PTSD.

It works by helping your brain reprocess distressing experiences, so they no longer trigger the same emotional and physiological response. Does not require prolonged exposure or detailed retelling of your story. 

The most widespread use of EMDR is for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mental healthcare providers also use it in the treatment of the following conditions:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression disorders:
• Complex Grief (death, divorce, partner loss, pet loss, termination of pregnanacy, job loss)
• Single Incident trauma: Car accident, Sexual assault, parnter infidelity, 

EMDR is a highly researched trauma therapy—and overall, the evidence is strong, especially for trauma, anxiety and PTSD.

• Multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses show that EMDR reduces PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and depression.  https://www.psicothema.com/pi?pii=4820
• Original study by EMDR creator found  EMDR to be the gold standard treatment for trauma and PTSD Shapiro, F. (1989).
  Efficacy of the eye movement desensitization procedure in the treatment of traumatic memories.
  Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2(2), 199–223.
• Why it Works for Executives
  Executives often deal with high-stakes stress, resulting in somatic issues (like gut issues, fatigue, or tension) and cognitive burnout. EMDR focuses on removing the "stuck" traumatic or stressful memories that fuel these physiological issues.  (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research 1 Jan 2018 Vol 12, Issue 3.

• Research suggests intensive formats  produce  results equivalent to standard weekly therapy with the benefit of faster symptom reduction and significant  overall improvement  
• It may help people make progress in days/weeks  instead of months
• The advantage- Efficiency

• Intensive trauma programs (including EMDR) tend to have  low dropout rates, sometimes as low as 2–4%. Lewis, C., Roberts, N. P., Gibson, S., & Bisson, J. I. (2020).
• Low drop out rates may be because clients are engaged for a time limited treatment and don't have challenges of commute and scheduling over months of time
• Clients are often  committed for one to two weeks of  intensive therapy