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EMDR Therapy For Individuals

EMDR is a robust psychological approach that utilizes a process called Bilateral Stimulation (eye or hand movements) to accelerate the brain’s natural ability to adapt and grow by forming new neurological connections (called neuroplasticity). EMDR’s founder, Dr. Francine Shapiro discovered that all psychological and emotional distress can be traced to negative experiences or traumas that wer... Read More

EMDR is a robust psychological approach that utilizes a process called Bilateral Stimulation (eye or hand movements) to accelerate the brain’s natural ability to adapt and grow by forming new neurological connections (called neuroplasticity).

EMDR’s founder, Dr. Francine Shapiro discovered that all psychological and emotional distress can be traced to negative experiences or traumas that were maladaptively stored in your brain.

Based upon a theory called Adaptive Information Processing, the brain collects and stores information it believes will be useful for survival. However, since our brains do not really know the difference between what it experienced 35 minutes ago or 35 years ago…under stress, current responses may appear quite disproportionate to what’s happening presently.

Successful EMDR therapy often results in the complete extinction of distressing symptoms, behaviours, and thought-patterns because it actually changes the brain.

Furthermore, many clients often report their positive results increase over time (due to EMDR having a “generalizing” effect on the brain, meaning their brain has applied new learnings to other experiences and memories – updating the entire system).

In addition to many other benefits, EMDR requires far less time than other approaches, and requires no homework.

While EMDR is a Standard 8 Phase Protocol, advanced EMDR practitioners know how and when to deviate from the normal structure to account for complicated cases.

Jennifer, a Provisional Psychologist based in Alberta, Canada, brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta. Jennifer’s credentials include specialized training in EMDR, Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP), Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP), and Self Care Traumatic Episode Protocol (STEP), enabling her to administer group EMDR therapy. She is actively preparing for the EPPP, with the goal of achieving full registration as a Psychologist by early 2024.

Jennifer’s professional contributions extend beyond her role at Grigore Counselling & Associates. She also collaborates with adult clients through Park Integrative Health, an integrative clinic that includes medical doctors. Driven by the co-founding doctor’s pioneering Long-Covid treatment program, Jennifer serves as the Lead EMDR therapist on Park Integrative Health’s Long-Covid Team. Her EMDR therapy has proven to be remarkably effective in addressing Covid-related trauma, alongside pre-existing trauma, while aiding clients in managing chronic and sometimes incapacitating concerns and symptoms.

What sets Jennifer apart is her commitment to creating a secure and nurturing environment for her clients. She fosters self-awareness, encourages insightful exploration, and empowers clients to navigate life’s challenges through new coping strategies that drive positive change. Her approach is characterized by genuine care, non-judgment, relatability, and empathy. Jennifer’s counselling style is collaborative, engaging, and feedback-driven.

Jennifer operates from a foundation of strength-based, trauma-informed, client-centered methods, deploying various techniques, including EMDR, tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Her extensive experience spans a wide spectrum of concerns, encompassing trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Jennifer’s dedication to her clients’ well-being and her holistic approach make her an invaluable asset in the field of psychology.

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