Can Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy be used with children and teens?

Yes, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-informed therapy that can be used to help children and adolescents, as well as adults.

EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movement) to help process traumatic memories in a safe and gentle way that does not involve talking in detail about traumatic experiences.

We offer EMDR therapy at Kids Reconnect, and we adapt it to fit your child’s age, developmental stage, and needs.

Our team’s Rita Motta, Marggie Marks, Keisha Arshad, and Marcella Galizia are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapists.

Rita recently wrote this blog post to answer this common question.

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Call our friendly Intake Team at 403-815-0271 to get started with an EMDR Therapy appointment for you, your child, or adolescent kiddo.

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Can Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy be used with children and teens?

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