Integrative Attachment EMDR

What does Integrative Attachment Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy help with?

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Integrative Attachment EMDR Therapy is a specialized form of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that focuses on healing early attachment wounds and trauma.

While standard EMDR helps people process traumatic memories, this integrative approach also addresses deep emotional needs related to attachment — such as safety, trust, and connection — which often form in childhood and shape how we relate to others as adults.

  • Combines attachment theory with EMDR to effectively heal relational trauma

  • Especially suited for healing trauma connected to parental figures

  • Helps one to experience the feeling of connection that was missing in childhood

  • Promotes a feeling of safety in one’s present environment

  • Leads to more safety and more feeling of comfort in interpersonal relationships

  • Increases ability to trust self and others

childhood trauma,

belief systems,

self-esteem,

emotional stability,

rebuilding trust,

emotional resilience,

childhood trauma, belief systems, self-esteem, emotional stability, rebuilding trust, emotional resilience,

  • “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.”

    -Naeem Callaway

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What you can expect at Selah

We know that every person carries unique experiences and circumstances with them to therapy.

We believe your counselling experience should integrate a process that seeks to bring you hope and change through the following steps:

  1. You will pick whether you want to attend in-person, virtual or hybrid. 

  2. You will get started with your initial session. Relationship building is the most crucial stage during this appointment, as trust and connection are vital in the therapeutic process. It takes “on average”, two or more sessions before you can determine your fit with the therapist. We always say, “Don’t give up on counselling, but connect with a new counsellor if not a good fit.” Don’t hesitate to contact our Intake Coordinator at 519-281-1845 or intake@selahsupport.ca if not a good fit. 80% of your change in therapy is about the relationship with your therapist. 

  3. During your initial sessions, you will share your current circumstances and areas you would like to see changed, and then we will go from there. We want to get to know you.  

  4. Once you and your therapist feel you are comfortable and present concerns and desires are shared, you will begin to work through various activities, skills, and treatment methods We aim to work with you in partnership, helping you gain insight and new skills that create an environment for change. 

Let’s work together.