EMDR therapy with dogs in Ballarat

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an interactive psychological treatment used to relieve psychological stress. Because it has been demonstrated to deliver positive results for individuals with experience of PTSD or trauma, EMDR has often been used in therapy for veterans or victim survivors of assault or family violence. Delivering EMDR requires additional dedicated training by a mental health professional.

Trauma recovery therapy with animals

For those who feel comforted by animals, we offer EMDR therapy with dogs to help create a calming and supportive environment. Engaging in trauma recovery therapy with animals can help reduce stress responses, allowing individuals to process difficult memories with a greater sense of safety. Our therapy dogs provide grounding and emotional support throughout the session, making EMDR more accessible and effective for those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or past trauma. By integrating canine-assisted EMDR into treatment, we help clients build resilience and process their experiences in a way that feels secure and reassuring.

Be sure to have a look at our other animal therapy services and treatment areas, including trauma & PSTD and veterans.

Engaging in trauma recovery therapy with animals can help reduce stress responses, allowing individuals to process difficult memories with a greater sense of safety.
How does EMDR work in therapy?

During EMDR sessions, individuals are invited to relive memories of traumatic or triggering experiences in small doses while your psychologist directs your eye movements. EMDR is thought to be effective because recalling distressing events may be less emotionally upsetting when your attention is diverted. This allows you to directly experience the distressing memories or thoughts without having a strong psychological response. Over time and practice, EMDR has been demonstrated to lessen the impact that these memories have for you. Essentially, your brain is working on changing the way you experience and process these memories.

What problems can EMDR treat?

EMDR can also be used effectively in the treatment of a range of presenting problems including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, chronic pain and dissociative disorders. At Barking Mad Company, we can incorporate EMDR into your treatment plan alongside animal-assisted therapy and other treatment modalities (including schema and cognitive therapies). EMDR may be helpful for individuals who are not able (to this point) to directly speak about their traumatic experiences.

EMDR therapy with dogs in Ballarat

If you're looking for a safe and supportive way to process trauma, EMDR therapy with dogs may be the right approach for you. At Barking Mad Company, we create a calming space where you can engage in therapy at your own pace, with the added comfort of our trained therapy dogs. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or past trauma, our approach helps make EMDR more accessible and effective.

Reach out today to learn more about our animal-assisted EMDR sessions and take the first step towards healing.

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