"In addition, she used her creative strengths to build resources."
Case Study 4: Stress at Work – 12 sessions
This young professional loved her job, but she had always found it difficult to be assertive, and to set boundaries with colleagues and clients. A recent problem with a client had resulted in her being signed off due to stress at work.
At the assessment meeting she explained she’d been bullied at school. These experiences had left her feeling helpless and anxious to please other people. Her core belief was “I am crap”. She found it hard to relax; would lie awake at night, worried about things not done or not done well enough.
During the 12 EMDR sessions she processed several memories of being bullied, as well as other negative educational experiences. In addition she used her creative strengths to build resources. In a dream she played a golden violin very well – a significant sign of change. Finally, we used EMDR to prepare her for a confident re-entry into work.
