What are Frozen Memories?
What are frozen memories?
"Frozen memories" is a term that can be used to describe traumatic memories that have become stuck or locked in their original intense emotional and sensory form.
These memories can be difficult to process, and individuals may experience distressing emotions and physical sensations when recalling them.
EMDR, as previously mentioned, is a therapy designed to help individuals reprocess and integrate these traumatic memories, allowing them to become less distressing.
EMDR & BILATERAL STIMULATION WORKS
During an EMDR session, the therapist guides the client through the traumatic memory while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, hand tapping, or auditory tones.
This bilateral stimulation helps activate the brain's information processing mechanisms and may facilitate the adaptive reorganization of the memory.
THE GOAL of EMDR:
Is to transform these frozen memories from a distressing, fragmented state into a more integrated and less emotionally charged form. As the reprocessing occurs, the individual may experience a decrease in the emotional intensity associated with the memory.
This process allows the memory to be stored in a more adaptive way, reducing the emotional and physiological reactions triggered when the memory is recalled.
It's important to note that the concept of "frozen memories" is a simplified way to describe the experience of trauma and its effects on memory processing.
Traumatic memories can be complex, and EMDR is just one therapeutic approach among many that can help individuals heal from the impact of trauma.
THE SUCCESS of EMDR:
In addressing frozen memories depends on various factors, including the individual's unique history, the nature of the trauma, and their readiness and ability to engage in the therapeutic process.
As with any psychotherapy, the efficacy of EMDR can vary from person to person.
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