EMDR for Performance Anxiety
EMDR can be used to help with performance anxiety. It does this by:
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Identifying underlying causes: EMDR can assist people in exploring and processing old events or memories that contribute to their performance anxiety. Anxiety over performing can be caused by difficult past experiences. EMDR can help uncover these root causes and then address them.
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Reducing emotional reactivity: EMDR can assist individuals in becoming less emotionally reactive to their triggers and worries. The therapist would assist the individual in processing distressing memories and emotions by providing bilateral stimulation (usually through eye movements, but also through tapping or aural cues). This can reduce the intensity of anxiety connected with performing.
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Replacing negative beliefs: EMDR can help people discover and change negative thoughts or self-talk about their performance. These negative beliefs frequently contribute to worry. Individuals can use EMDR to work on replacing them with more positive and empowering ideas.
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Building self-confidence: EMDR can help individuals gain self-confidence and self-esteem by resolving prior traumas and negative experiences. This greater self-assurance can help to alleviate performance anxiety.
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Enhancing performance skills: EMDR can be used to reinforce pleasant experiences and visualise successful performances. Individuals can use this to mentally prepare for upcoming performances and boost their self-efficacy.
It's important to remember that, while EMDR can help some people with performance anxiety, it may not be the best or most successful treatment for everyone. Therapy should be chosen in collaboration with a skilled mental health practitioner who can assess the individual's specific requirements and circumstances.
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Performance anxiety can be multifaced and may require a combination of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, relaxation techniques, and performance coaching, to effectively manage and reduce anxiety in performance situations.
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Academic Performance Anxiety EMDR Therapy
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Sports Coaching Anxiety EMDR Therapy
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Dance Performance Anxiety EMDR Therapy
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