About EMDR
EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—is a powerful, fast-acting therapeutic technique that may be used for a variety of issues people face. It was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and over the past two decades has been found to produce highly effective, non-invasive, and long-lasting results for a variety of issues, including:
- Post-tramatic stress
- Phobias- such as fear of flying or public speaking
- Stress management
- Anxiety disorders including agorophobia
- Complicated grief
- History of sexual and/or physical abuse
- Addictions (recovery and maintentence phases)
- Performance anxiety or blocks
- Recovery from auto or work-related accidents
Dr. Hutter also uses EMDR to enhance preformance and remove creative blocks that may be preventing individuals from reaching their highest potential. Adults, teens and children have all benefitted from treatment with EMDR. It may be used as a stand-alone treatment for a specific issue or as a part of longer-term treatment using various therapeutic methods.
Detailed information and research on EMDR can be found on the the international association for EMDR's website: EMDRIA.ORG
At YouTube.com, you can see video presentations on EMDR. Dr. Hutter recommends this 6:15-minute report called EMDR AND PTSD done by a local TV newscast:
About Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a procedure that may be used in the therapy process to treat:
- Acute and chronic pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Public speaking phobias
- Insomnia
- Smoking cessation
- Addictions
- Test phobias
It can also be used to help achieve better outcomes for:
- Surgery, medical and dental procedures
- Performance enhancement for athletes, actors, business professionals & academics
- Enhancing creativity
- Developing confidence
- Achieving a state of deep relaxation
Basically, hypnosis helps people experience desired changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts or behaviors that may be troubling them, by offering positive suggestions while the client is in a state of deep relaxation. It also helps people imagine and believe in a more positive future.
Some people are very responsive to hypnotic suggestions, and others are less responsive. Contrary to some depictions of hypnosis in stage shows, books and movies, people who have been hypnotized do not lose control over their behavior. They typically remain aware of who they are and where they are, and they usually remember what happened during hypnosis. Prior to a hypnosis session the client participates in developing the goals for the process, and we often make a recording of the session for the client's use at home. We also teach self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to interested clients.
Hypnosis is not a therapy, but a procedure that can assist in the therapeutic process. Clinical hypnosis should be used only by trained and licensed health care professionals who are working within the areas of their professional expertise.
