Interrupt normal brain/body development.
Interfere with ability to trust,
organize, comprehend, remember, and
produce work.
Increase risk for engagement in
risky behavior.
Increase risk for involvement in
the criminal justice system.
Increase risk for chronic mental and
physical health problems.
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CAN:
EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR therapy? Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment technique. This method involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR's goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences
Part of our FTP Licensed staff will be able to provide EMDR therapy to McAllen ISD students under their care.