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EMDR Intensive Sessions
EMDR Intensives are individually specialized therapy sessions designed to provide in-depth processing of trauma in a condensed timeframe. These typically last several hours and can be completed over one or multiple days, depending on individual needs.
FAQs:
1. What is EMDR Intensive Therapy? EMDR Intensive Therapy involves a focused approach to trauma by utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques over more than the typical one-hour session.
2. Who can benefit from EMDR? Individuals with a variety of traumas or those who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy may find EMDR particularly beneficial. Often, folks who want to get an incident cleared without being seen weekly, or a single-event trauma who wants to focus solely on resolution, would be ideal for an EMDR Intensive.
3. How long do EMDR Intensive sessions last? Sessions can vary in length, typically ranging from 2-3 hour blocks per day over several days, based on the client’s goals and therapeutic needs.
4. What should I expect during an EMDR Intensive session? Clients can expect a safe and supportive environment where they will engage in therapeutic techniques aimed at processing traumatic memories and emotions. Regular breaks and uninterrupted time to focus on themselves give them the opportunity to process the incident without stopping and closing down their experience in one-hour sessions.
5. How would I pay for the sessions? Private insurance does not pay for intensive sessions. You may use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or CareCredit. A deposit is required to schedule blocks of time for these services. For example, two blocks of 3-4 hours/day would be $1000. This is similar to 6-8 hours of the typical one-hour session.
If you have more specific questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
EMDR Intensive Sessions with Janet Vessels are blocks of 3-4 hours for multiple days in a row to alleviate the need to extend the process of trauma resolution and/or move through the bothersome event quickly without returning weekly/biweekly. There is less time spent re-orienting, less need to use resources between sessions, and more time for healing.
EMDR Intensive Sessions are NOT yet approved by insurance, although Janet is in-network with most insurance plans. However, you MAY use your HSA account or CareCredit to ensure you get the care you need.
Janet is trained to offer EMDR Intensives with an initial one-hour visit, billable to insurance, if needed.
Step 1: One-hour intake session and client history.
Step 2: Scheduling intensive sessions ranging from 3-4 hours in a morning and/or afternoon block for several days in a row (Thursday-Saturday or Monday-Wednesday).
Step 3: The first intensive session block will cover reviewing client history, preparation/resourcing, and planning target sequencing or choosing a target for EMDR processing and closure.
Step 4: The second session block may include EMDR processing, including using dual attention stimulation through the method chosen (eye movement, tactile/mechanical tapping, auditory/sound, or movement) to allow the brain to bring up the bothersome experience, and potential for resolution of the target from the past, present, and future perspective. Closure will be used at the end of each day.
Step 5: The third session block begins with a re-evaluation to determine where the client is now and how to proceed. EMDR processing may continue from the previous session, if needed, or continue to the next phase of positive installation of the adaptive belief and/or another target.
Step 6: Fourth-Sixth session blocks will proceed until the original target and any past, present, and future targets are reprocessed AND the bothersome experience (memories) is successfully resolved.
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