EMDR and the psychology of bodily. Therapy aimed at increasing awareness for injuries. Schwartz A., Mayberger B.

Psychological trauma is an everyday event. Those of us who work as psychotherapists are asked to tell about the painful consequences of the most difficult life experiences of our customers. People come to our offices, feeling burdened by symptoms that limit their ability to feel alive and full of strength. Our clients appear in the turning points of their life and ask us to wisely direct them in the most difficult times. They may believe that they will never be safe again or that they have no choice of thoughts and feelings at the moment. Some feel shocked, numb and cut off from their feelings. Others are covered by fear and panic.

Most importantly, psychological trauma also leaves an imprint on the body. As a result, customers experience unbearable sensations, and sometimes their body can be felt as someone else's. We are sitting with our clients when they are struggling to breathe or lose orientation due to dizziness, nausea and fatigue. If we, as psychotherapists, will not know how to maintain bodily awareness in the moments of such a strong expression of emotions, we risk fencing off from our customers or be suppressed by the process.