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Colleen A. McKernan
Executive Director
(720) 810-5922
1490 Lafayette Street
Suite 208
Denver, CO 80218
Fax: (720) 941-4066
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Trauma/EMDR & Interventions
What is EMDR?
EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; an innovative method of psychotherapy which has been used by trained mental health professionals to help over one million individuals who have survived sexual abuse, automobile accidents, domestic violence, combat, crime and other traumatic events (www.EMDRIA.org). Originally formulated as a trauma recovery treatment method, EMDR has expanded and now is used to treat many clinical issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc. Other innovative focuses of EMDR include attachment issues, improvement in relationships and resource development.
EMDR works by stimulating the left and right hemispheres of the brain through bi-lateral stimulation. Originally, the stimulation was done through eye movements, hence the name. It has since been discovered that many types of bi-lateral stimulation can be used, including hand pulsers or auditory stimulation.
The results are often remarkable. This gentle, non-confrontational therapy allows the client to be in charge and lead the way to transformation of past wounds. Integrating it with body awareness helps identify and move stuck emotional issues from the body. One client, after three or four EMDR sessions, reported a reduction in anxiety so profound it allowed her to fully function for the first time in years.
To read more details about EMDR, visit www.emdria.org
What is an ARISE Intervention?
The ARISE Intervention is an invitational and non-secretive process that gradually escalates. The ARISE model utilizes the intrinsic motivation of the family and the inherent desire to change to empower the family to move to forward into health and wellness with resilience, strength and hope (qualities often lost during active addiction). The three levels of escalation in the ARISE Intervention are only used as necessary. In fact, of the 83% of individuals who chose to enter treatment using the ARISE Intervention, over half (55%) of the individuals enter treatment following the first family meeting (Level 1) and only 2% of families move on to complete Level 3. The amount of time a family requires as they progress through the levels varies depending on each family’s unique situation and needs. However, When there is an immediate safety concern, the ARISE Interventionist may choose to progress through all three levels in one setting for the safety of all those involved.
For more information regarding the ARISE Intervention process please visit www.ariseinterventionnow.com.
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