Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Draper, UT
With an excerpt on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) toward the bottom of the page
Empowering you to live your life more authentically
Healing from Trauma
Trauma takes different forms and affects many people. It’s not limited to physical or sexual abuse. If you’re struggling with emotions from a distressing event, seeking a trauma therapist can help reduce their intensity and bring peace. Trauma is unique to each person and can stem from any situation that creates lasting emotional distress.
Trauma is treatable, the problem is most people keep it to themselves for years and never get the healing they need. Several methods we use to treat trauma include EMDR therapy, ART, IFS, trauma narratives, cognitive behavioral therapy, and guided meditation.
Trauma can include many things, such as:
Difficult relationships
Verbal/emotional abuse
Sexual/physical abuse
Neglect as a child
Life transitions
Ending of a relationship
Being in an accident
Being in highs stress environments
Death of a loved one
Natural disasters
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a popular way to help people to heal from trauma. It involves you focusing on a traumatic memory along with the negative beliefs associated with it, while simultaneously receiving some sort of bilateral stimulation, which helps your brain process the trauma easier and quicker.
The intensity of emotions associated with the trauma or negative life events drastically goes down and they can talk and think about the events without much pain (which we know might seem impossible if you’ve never experienced it). And the negative beliefs they feel stuck in that are associated with the trauma are gone and they start to believe things more realistically or positively about themselves associated with the event. It is one of the most rewarding things we do in therapy, to see such a drastic change from beginning to end. It’s often a very slow and gradual change for many, but the contrast from beginning to end is significant.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a revolutionary form of therapy that aims to quickly relieve the symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Unlike traditional talk therapies, ART incorporates techniques such as rapid eye movements (or any version of bilateral stimulation), similar to what you do in EMDR, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and emotions more effectively. The beauty of ART lies in its efficiency and effectiveness – many clients report significant improvements in as little as one to five sessions. It targets the body sensations that are associated with a triggering event and works toward desensitizing those feelings so you can feel relief from symptoms. By providing a safe and streamlined way to process difficult experiences, ART empowers individuals to overcome emotional barriers and live more fulfilling lives.
Meet with Nelson Lee or Natalie Stringham who are trained in ART and can help you heal your trauma
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views our inner selves as a system of various parts, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Just like in a family, these parts can have different roles and sometimes conflicting needs. The goal of IFS is to help individuals understand and heal their inner parts to achieve a sense of balance, harmony, and self-awareness.
In an IFS session, you will work with a therapist to identify and communicate with these different parts of yourself in a safe and supportive space. By getting to know your inner parts and their underlying motivations, you can start to address any internal conflicts, heal past wounds, and ultimately achieve a deeper sense of self-compassion and wholeness.
IFS can help you gain a better understanding of your behaviors, emotions, and beliefs by exploring the internal dynamics that drive them. It can also empower you to take control of your reactions, make more conscious choices, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and resilience. If you're interested in exploring your inner world and creating positive change in your life, IFS may be a valuable tool for your personal growth and healing journey.
Learn more about what IFS therapy is in our blog here.
Change your mental health for the better with trauma therapy in Draper, UT
As we do in all aspects with our clients, we will cater therapy and work through your trauma to what we feel is best for you. There is no one-size-fits-all-all, so we will make sure to do what we feel is best for your unique situation and needs. At the end of the day, we want to empower you and prioritize your healing to what we feel is best for your situation. All of our therapists are trauma-informed and are trained in EMDR or ART.