COUNSELING AND BRAIN WELLNESS SERVICES, LLC
Melanie Mahady, LMHC, EMDR Consultant/Education Credit Provider
EMDR INTENSIVES
Empowering you to rewrite your story.
WHAT IS AN EMDR INTENSIVE?
If you've been battling the effects of anxiety, complex trauma, or recent trauma with little to no desired results, an intensive EMDR therapy program offers a powerful and immersive approach to healing. Therapy intensives provide a concentrated and focused environment where you can make significant progress in a shorter period of time. This deep dive into therapy allows for a more thorough processing of your experiences, helping to address deeply ingrained patterns and accelerate recovery. The immersive nature of intensives means you can experience transformative breakthroughs, gain valuable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term resilience. By committing to an intensive program, you're giving yourself the opportunity to confront and heal from trauma with dedicated support and a structured approach, leading to profound, lasting change.
The EMDR Intensive Programs available from Counseling and Brain Wellness Services are designed to give clients an EMDR therapy program over a 1-day, 2-Day, 3-day weekend intensive (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), or 5-day intensive (Thursday - Monday). There are 3 different programs available specifically designed to treat anxiety, recent trauma, or complex trauma. EMDR Intensive Therapy empowers you to emerge from past traumas stronger, resilient, and ready to embrace a brighter future.
Take the courageous steps toward reclaiming your life today and experience the transformative power within you!
This program includes:
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Customized EMDR Treatment Workbook allowing you to work on your goals before, during, and after treatment.
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One 60-minute, pre-treatment assessment and planning session. (available through online video or in-person)
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1-day (4-5 hours per day), 2- days, 3-days, or 5-days client-centered EMDR resourcing and reprocessing with Melanie Mahady, LMHC/EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant
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One 60-minute post-treatment session to assess and support positive changes from treatment and continued healing. (available through online video or in-person)
This program was created to give highly motivated clients the option to receive more therapy than weekly sessions can offer with less check-in time at the beginning of sessions in order to maximize the EMDR therapy experience and obtain optimal results.
At Counseling and Brain Wellness Services, our EMDR Intensive Program is specifically designed to help clients with Complex PTSD, Chronic PTSD, Recent Trauma, and anxiety. These programs provide a structured therapeutic intervention that condenses the treatment timeline compared to traditional weekly sessions.
Here's a breakdown of what an EMDR Intensive Program might entail:
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Structured Condensed Schedule: Instead of spreading sessions over weeks or months, intensive EMDR programs compress treatment into a shorter timeframe - 1-Day (4-6 hours of therapy), 3-Day (3 consecutive days containing 4-6 hours per day), or 5-Day (5 consecutive days containing 4-6 hours of therapy). This concentrated schedule aims to accelerate the therapeutic process through a committed approach where you, the client, can dedicate time for healing and recovery, and I, the therapist, can dedicate specialized treatment approaches to your unique needs and goals.
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EMDR Therapy as the MAIN focus: The core of EMDR therapy involves reprocessing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and their impact on daily life. During an intensive program, clients engage deeply and consistently in this process to achieve quicker results.
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Therapeutic Structure: Sessions are structured around specialized, advanced EMDR protocols, which include:
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Preparation Phase: Building rapport, understanding your history and goals, treatment planning, psychoeducation, and preparing your mind and body for processing using grounding/mindfulness/calming techniques.
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Assessment Phase: Identifying specific traumatic memories or targets, negative beliefs, and physical sensations for processing as well as desired positive beliefs. Here, we are directing the brain to understand the maladaptive information (what keeps you stuck) to where we want it to go towards your adaptive information (what sets you free to be you).
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Desensitization Phase: Using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, taps, or sounds) to facilitate memory reprocessing and emotional regulation.
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Installation Phase: Strengthening positive beliefs, making meaning, transformation, and adaptive responses.
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Body Scan: Ensuring there are no residual physical tensions or distress.
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Closure: Ensuring stability, grounding, and containment before ending each session.
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Integration and Follow-Up: Despite the intensive nature, integration of processing is crucial. During and after the Intensive Programs, you will be provided with tools and strategies to continue processing and coping after the intensive phase ends. Follow-up sessions or check-ins may also be recommended to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
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Suitability and Considerations: Intensive EMDR programs are suitable for individuals who are motivated and ready to engage deeply in therapeutic work. They may be particularly beneficial for clients who have specific goals for rapid trauma resolution or who struggle with the pacing of traditional therapy. EMDR Intensives are also beneficial in that they provide the format to give you a weekend to devote to your healing right here in South Florida where you can enjoy the beach, weather, and have the time/space to practice self-care.
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Therapist Expertise: It's essential for therapists leading intensive EMDR programs to have advanced training and experience in EMDR therapy. Melanie Mahady is committed to continuing her education, training other therapists, and keeping up with current effective protocols.
Overall, an EMDR Intensive Program aims to provide a focused and accelerated path towards trauma resolution and emotional healing, offering a concentrated therapeutic experience that can be transformative for many individuals affected by trauma-related disorders.
Contact Counseling and Brain Wellness Services now to schedule a consultation and embark on a life-changing journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
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FAITH-BASED OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EMDR INTENSIVES INCORPORATING BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND HEALING, STRENGTHENING, AND RESOURCING A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
Types of EMDR Intensive Programs
1-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and 5-Day Formats Available
EMDR Intensive for Complex Trauma
If you’re struggling with the weight of complex trauma or looping in undesired relationship patters, behaviors, or emotional challenges, I want to encourage you to consider an EMDR Intensive as a powerful, transformative option. This therapy is designed specifically to address the deep-seated issues that often accompany complex trauma, using a blend of proven techniques to facilitate profound healing. In an EMDR Intensive, you'll engage in a focused and immersive process that allows you to tackle multiple layers of trauma in a supportive environment. The specialized techniques employed during these sessions aim to rewire your brain’s responses and help you find relief from the persistent echoes of past pain. By choosing an EMDR Intensive, you’re taking a courageous step towards breaking free from the hold of trauma and moving toward a more balanced, empowered life. I’m here to guide and support you through this significant journey toward healing and renewal.
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Recent Trauma Program Intensive
If you've been struggling with the aftermath of a recent trauma, know that you're not alone and there is a path to healing. Whether you have experienced the traumatic loss of a loved one, a severe car accident, or medical diagnosis, booking an EMDR Intensive program can be a transformative step towards overcoming the emotional weight you're carrying. This program is designed to offer compassionate, focused support to help you process and integrate your experiences in a safe, structured environment. By committing to this intensive therapy, you’re investing in your well-being and taking an empowered step towards finding relief and regaining control. Remember, reaching out for help is a brave and vital move towards healing, and I'm here to guide you through every step of the journey.
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Faith Based Intensive Program
In the aftermath of trauma, we naturally grapple with questions that pierce the soul: "Where was God? Did He stand idly by while I suffered?" These questions can lead us into a deep wrestling with our pain, especially when it feels unexplainable and unfathomable. It’s in this vulnerable space that we often find ourselves feeling anger, sadness, and a sense of abandonment/rejection, projecting those feelings onto God for the hurt we’ve endured, wondering how God fits in to all of it.
This intensive program is crafted for those ready to embark on a journey of healing—one that not only addresses the trauma itself but also provides a pathway to process these complex emotions. By integrating biblical principles of love, kindness, grace, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness with EMDR therapy, we create a holistic approach to healing that allows for deeper transformation. Here, you’ll find a safe space to confront your pain, explore your questions, and invite God into your journey of restoration. Together, we can uncover the hope and healing that await you, as you reclaim the joy and peace that are rightfully yours.
DeTUR Intensive for Addictions
Break Free, Heal Deeply, and Reclaim Your Life
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the grip of addiction? Do you long for a life where triggers no longer control your actions, where freedom and self-empowerment feel within reach? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this journey by yourself.
Introducing the DeTUR EMDR Intensive Program for Addiction—a transformative, accelerated healing experience designed to help you break free from the cravings and triggers that hold you back.
This isn’t just another program—it’s an opportunity to dive deep, uncover the root of your struggles, and begin a powerful journey toward lasting recovery. The DeTUR (Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing) protocol is a proven method that targets the core of addictive urges, gently reprocessing them to restore your peace and strength.
What Makes This Intensive Program Different?
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Rapid Results: Move through weeks of healing in just a few days of focused sessions.
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Personalized Support: We focus on you—your story, your pain, your healing.
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Safe and Non-Judgmental Space: You’ll be met with compassion, not criticism.
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Lasting Change: Break the cycle of addiction and reclaim the life you deserve.
This is your time. Imagine waking up with a lighter heart, knowing you’re no longer bound by cravings or triggers. Picture yourself confidently embracing your life, your relationships, and your dreams—free from the shadow of addiction.
Your healing matters, and you are worth this journey. Schedule your DeTUR EMDR Intensive Program today and take the first step toward the freedom and peace you’ve been longing for.
You are capable. You are deserving. You are ready. Let’s start this journey together.
Anxiety Relief EMDR Intensive Program
If anxiety is weighing you down and making every day a challenge, I want you to know that there’s a powerful, proven path forward: an EMDR Intensive. This therapy combines cutting-edge techniques with time-tested methods to address the root causes of your anxiety head-on. By immersing yourself in this focused, intensive approach, you'll benefit from a range of strategies tailored to disrupt and reframe the patterns fueling your anxiety. You'll work through your concerns with a depth and speed that traditional sessions may not offer, allowing for profound and lasting relief. Imagine the possibility of living a life where anxiety no longer controls you—booking an EMDR Intensive could be the transformative step you need to make that vision a reality. I’m here to support you every step of the way and help you discover a more peaceful, empowered version of yourself.
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