EMDR - korrekte Augenbewegungen sind unerlässlich

Correct visual stimulation is essential for EMDR and its effectiveness EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is generally an extremely effective method that is used in both therapy and coaching. The key element of the method is the processing of stressful memories through rapid eye movements. However, caution is required when using visual hemispheric stimulation. This is because incorrect execution of the rapid eye movements can reduce or even prevent the expected effects of EMDR. What needs to be considered when performing rapid eye movements during an EMDR session? Time and again, in supervision with coaches and therapists, complications in sessions with clients are often associated with the incorrect execution of rapid eye movements. The following parameters have a decisive influence on the effectiveness of the EMDR intervention with rapid eye movements: 1. duration of eye movements 2. speed of the eye movements 3. deflection of the eye movements 4. frequency or repetition of the eye movements If the process is interrupted too early, there is also a high risk that the client will get stuck in the process. 5. errors such as head movements that weaken the eye movements should be avoided. The above 5 points are obvious sources of error. Incorrect execution can nullify the effects of an EMDR intervention with rapid eye movements. It is the responsibility of the therapist* or coach to control the visual stimulation with rapid eye movements. To do this, they guide the client by waving in front of their eyes. The therapist or coach ensures that the rapid eye movements are applied correctly in terms of duration, speed, deflection and repetition. He also makes sure that the client does not move his head. It is usually impossible for the stressed client to perform the rapid eye movements correctly without an external stimulus In self-coaching with EMDR, an external stimulus is absolutely essential Particularly when self-coaching with EMDR, the self-user must ensure that they perform their rapid eye movements correctly in order to achieve the desired effects. It is less helpful that there is no coach available to point out errors during self-coaching. When developing the self-coaching method, it quickly became clear that the visual stimulation had to be controlled by an external stimulus in order to avoid errors. There is no question that the rapid eye movements must be performed correctly and repeatedly at this moment: i.e. quickly, fluently, with sufficient deflection and sufficient duration. Without an external stimulus, the stressed self-user would have to guide their eyes to move themselves; and this over a fairly long period of time with frequent repetitions. At the same time, however, he is supposed to perceive his inner changes with regard to his subject, his emotions and his bodily sensations; an almost impossible undertaking. The EMDR glasses REMSTIM 3000 were developed to create very good effects for the self-user during EMDR self-coaching. This allows the self-user to concentrate fully on the self-coaching process. The visual stimulation is provided by the EMDR device, whose technology imitates the waving of a coach. Read more at: https://remstim.com/en/proper-visual-... Note: EMDR in coaching or self-coaching is only suitable for conditions of a non-illness nature. Read the important information on remstim.com. ___ (*We ask for your understanding that for the sake of simplicity only the masculine form is used. Of course, we also refer to any female client, therapist, coach or self-user)