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One of the skills in EMDR that clients find helpful is 7-11 breathing. This skill leverages the body’s natural “respiratory sinus arrhythmia”, also referred to as respiratory heart rate variability.

Mastering EMDR: The Power of 7-11 Breathing for Stress Relief

The benefits to using this 7-11 skill is to encourage nervous system regulation, reduce anxiety/overwhelm, improve emotional regulation, enhances body awareness, and it supports trauma processing.

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CENTRE FOR TREATMENT

OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

Mastering EMDR: The Power of 7-11 Breathing for Stress Relief

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1

Emergency Numbers:

The Distress Centre: 613-238-3311
Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914
Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program: 613-798-5555 x 13770

Mastering EMDR: The Power of 7-11 Breathing for Stress Relief

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1

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Emergency Numbers:

The Distress Centre: 613-238-3311 Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program: 613-798-5555 x 13770

The Distress Centre: 613-238-3311
Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914
Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program: 613-798-5555 x 13770