about arena emdr
What is arena emdr?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence based trauma treatment. Arena EMDR is the application of EMDR therapy with horses as partners in the process, using the EquiLateral Protocol which was created by Sarah Jenkins, MS, LPC, CPsychol, an EMDRIA approved Consultant and Trainer.
Arena EMDR offers a uniquely specialized alternative or complement to traditional office-based therapy. This approach is fully customized to address each individual's specific trauma symptoms and circumstances in a natural, outdoor setting.
Our therapeutic environment provides rich, organic material for a comfortable and accessible healing journey. Clients consistently describe the process as supportive, safe, and naturally flowing.
Throughout all phases of Arena EMDR treatment, you'll work with a collaborative team consisting of a qualified therapist, an equine specialist, and our horses—all dedicated to supporting your healing process.
benefits of arena emdr
Incorporating horses as partners in EMDR therapy offers significant advantages for your healing journey:
Horses naturally help recalibrate your nervous system, anchoring you in the present moment. Their genuine, non-judgmental presence provides unconditional acceptance and consistent feedback throughout every phase of EMDR treatment.
These majestic animals create a unique pathway for rebuilding trust—both in others and in yourself. As inherently social creatures, horses naturally invite interaction, helping to break patterns of isolation and encouraging meaningful engagement with the world around you. This therapeutic connection fosters increased confidence and accelerates the healing process.
Arena EMDR Intensives
ACCOMPLISH MORE IN LESS TIME
With longer sessions over a shorter period of time, Arena EMDR Intensives offer a concentrated approach designed to accelerate your progress. Instead of revisiting painful memories over an extended timeframe, this approach minimizes exposure by working together effectively and efficiently. During an intensive experience, you are our only client and our focus is exclusively on you. You can focus entirely on your healing and stay fully engaged in the process without interruptions or distractions.
WHY CHOOSE A intensive?
By immersing in longer, uninterrupted sessions, you gain rapid symptom reduction and results. Benefits of an Arena EMDR Intensive include:
- Access for those outside of the Las Vegas area
- Reduction of potential side effects that can occur between weekly sessions
- Maximum relief and potential resolution in a comparatively short period of time
- Accommodation for busy schedules or urgent healing needs
COMFORT*CONFIDENCE*CONNECTION
The presence of horses creates an environment where trust is built through actions, nonverbal communication and immediate feedback. Developing the relationship with the horse helps build resilience for addressing traumatic experiences or exposure. This connection allows you to build the tolerance needed to manage distressing memories, while simultaneously staying present in the moment.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TRAUMA TREATMENT
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