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Heal the Past.
Live the Present.

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Online Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress injuries and EMDR Training
for Professionals

Recovery from trauma

through counselling, therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Crystal Arber
MSW RSW RCC

As a dedicated certified EMDR therapist, consultation and facilitator with over two decades of experience in social work and clinical counseling, I specialize in helping first responders, healthcare professionals, military personnel, and individuals dealing with the aftermath of childhood trauma to heal from PTSD.

About Crystal

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing help the brain process trauma

EMDR is designed to help individuals heal from the emotional distress and symptoms resulting from disturbing life experiences, particularly trauma. EMDR therapy involves eight phases, including patient history, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation.

The core of the treatment involves the patient recalling distressing memories while simultaneously undergoing bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements, which helps reprocess and integrate these traumatic memories into more adaptive memories. This process allows for the alleviation of emotional distress, reformulation of negative beliefs, and reduction of physiological arousal associated with traumatic memories​.

This 10-minute video from the  International Association explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing help the brain process trauma, what to expect in a treatment session, and how people usually feel after completing a treatment program.

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About my practice

500+
Clients served
100+
First responders served
20+
Years' experience
7+
Years as an EMDR faciliator

Triggers and Trauma E-book

5 Things You can do right NOW to help with triggers

In this e-book, I teach you five practical skills that you can use now to gain control over your triggers. These skills, when practiced regularly, can significantly help you in your relationships with your loved ones and your work life.

Listen to Crystal Arber's Podcasts

Operation Romeo Tango Trauma Recovery Podcast

Listen to Crystal's Interview with Mark Meincke about Using EMDR with Military and First Responders - Episode # 148
The Trauma Therapist Podcast

Listen to Crystal’s Interview with Guy Macpherson about Making Sense of Trauma Group Episode #162

EMDR On Demand Self-Directed Course

Case Conceptualization using EMDR

Phase One: How to complete an effective assessment for the purpose of developing target sequence plans, including symptom informed plans to treat PTSD for first responders and military.

This course is available to licensed counsellors only.
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