What is IEMT?
IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) is a brief therapy that utilizes simple eye movements and questioning techniques to change a particular thought pattern that may be problematic for you. IEMT techniques help to create change by rapidly reducing unwanted feelings to help you to resolve issues. Moving our eyes in certain ways appears to link to the part of the brain that stores our memories and emotions. This can lead to rapid release and relief.
How can IEMT help you?
Integral Eye Movement Technique is a rapid change work tool that works swiftly to de-charge negative memories, reduce post traumatic stress, negative emotions, and work on disempowered ideas around identity. When we are affected negatively by our memories, this can change our whole outlook on life, leaving us stuck to that part of life for what may possibly be a long time.
What is the difference between IEMT en EMDR?
This is what our clients frequently ask. The differences have been defined by Andrew Austin who developed IEMT from an original idea from Steve and Connirea Andreas. It’s not our intention to favour a certain method or technique. In the end it’s the therapist who makes the difference.
IEMT (Integrale Eye Movement Therapy)
- Is a model built around addressing and resolving The 5 Patterns of Chronicity
- Has applications in resolving PTSD
- Traumatic imagery is largely irrelevant to the process
- Addresses imprints of emotion for creating kinaesthetic change
- Addresses imprints of identity for creating change in self-concept
- Uses eye movement as the dominant mechanism for change
- By design readily creates introspection and an alpha state with free-floating imagery
- Prior qualification is not necessary for training in IEMT
- Developed from an original idea from Steve and Connirae Andreas by Andrew T. Austin
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Is a model built around resolving trauma
- Is an application for resolving PTSD
- Traumatic imagery is central to the work and the client is encouraged to "observe" trauma
- Uses eye movement as well as tapping and alternating sounds
- Utilises affirmations and positive belief statements
- Only psychologists and medical professionals can be officially certified in EMDR
- Developed from an original idea of John Grinder by Francine Shapiro
