By Lili Romann, J&L contributor

We are getting to the point where phone “addictions” are normalized: Dependence on our smartphones is rampant across generations. While there is controversy regarding how severe or detrimental phone use habits are to our physical and psychological well being, there is no escaping the reality that our phones are integral to our everyday lives – and they are not going away any time soon. Given that inevitability, it is critical that we identify mindful and healthy ways to manage our relationships with our devices.
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If you read our blog post on toxic positivity, or are one of the many doomscrollers and news junkies among us, you are likely aware of how using the phone to cope or numb our senses can cause us to lose track of time, relationships, and the world around us. Additionally, the near constant exposure to disturbing, and at times even traumatic, content can contribute to feeling overwhelmed and weighed down. At J&L Psychology Group, we often approach our treatment services with a concentration on trauma to help individuals develop healthier coping strategies. ​

Jennifer Newman, PhD
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Dr. Jennifer Newman has limited availability this summer to serve clients who would benefit from short-term or intensive EMDR sessions. EMDR may offer an important add-on component to your therapeutic journey. It is a form of processing that can quickly uncover and connect many different experiences that link to trauma, anxiety, and stress that is being held in your body or mind.

Sessions with Dr. Newman should be considered an augmentation to existing therapy, designed to unlock aspects of trauma that may have remained hidden during your current course of treatment. She will closely collaborate with your primary therapist so you can benefit from processing what you’ve learned through EMDR in regular therapy sessions.

WHEN: Dr. Newman has limited-time availability during August 2023.

HOW: Short-term (typically 2-3 45-minute sessions), or 3-4 hour intensive sessions. 

WHO: Patients who are currently in trauma treatment with a trusted therapist who can benefit from limited, add-on EMDR treatment

Call (646) 609-6323 or email info@jandlpsychology now to discuss if EMDR could help, and schedule a session before Dr. Newman's schedule fills again.

WHAT IS EMDR?: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach to therapy that involves recalling distressing thoughts, images, feelings and/or body sensations while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus. Often the external stimuli are a series of side-to-side eye movements or hand-tapping.

This approach assists with processing memories by allowing patients to focus both on the associations related to these recollections and the bilateral stimulation, commonly in the form of repeated eye movements. EMDR therapy does not require talking about distressing details to process traumatic events. 

EMDR has evidence for use in treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions and can be used in adults and children.

Watch the video below to hear Dr. Newman talk about the process.

Join us for a 90-minute webinar to learn more about the science behind trauma and how trauma impacts survivors.

Event Details
Thursday January 26th, 2023
6:30-8pm EDT
Remote via Zoom
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This webinar has been developed for the general public, including trauma survivors and their family members/loved ones, as well as professionals who are interested in understanding the basic concepts of living with and healing from PTSD and complex trauma.
The presentation will provide an overview of core concepts related totrauma, including:

• Definitions of trauma 
• Symptoms of PTSD and complex PTSD
• Impacts of traumatic experiences on the mind,body, and behaviors
• How science-backed treatment options for trauma can address symptoms and improve quality of life​​

Participants will have a chance to engage in self-reflective and experiential exercises throughout the presentation.

Dr. Newman was honored to contribute to this promising work, which helps to advance scientific understanding and personalized medicine for PTSD.

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