Imagine…

  • Having positive self-talk even in the most difficult situations.
  • Having self-confidence that comes from within instead of without.
  • Having the ability to move into flow, consciously and with intent.
  • Knowing when the strategy is turning (mentally and emotionally) before it turns in the numbers.
  • Being able to stay calm, focused, and grounded even in the most difficult   situations.
 Knowing how to regulate self-motivation and drive

Remove blocks to being and doing your best at all times.

You might have always been a top performer in high school, college or university or other jobs.   Up until now, there is really very little, if any, competition.  That’s good in the sense that it’s great to be the best in something you love so you can develop a sense of confidence and a personal sense of self.

But as you succeed in life and as you get to the next level the competition will stiffen. 

This is true in whatever you do.  As you advance, you need to get even better. 

This is where ‘Performance Advantage EMDR helps.

When the top performers meet they are competing against people at the same skill level, the same ability to focus, all with high motivation – Performance Advantage EMDR sets them apart!

The Benefits of Peak Performance EMDR…

Having positive self-talk even in the most difficult situations.

We are always talking to ourselves, sometimes we say good things that ‘pump us up’ and sometimes we don’t.  Student performers often ‘get down on themselves‘ when, in fact, self-encouragement and ‘positive thinking‘ would be much more productive.

Having self-confidence that comes from within instead of without.

Doing our best to try to please others works for awhile but is really ‘externally’ based and can be draining and demoralizing.  It’s much better – a more energizing and a stronger driving force – when our self-confidence and motivation comes from within.

Having the ability to move into flow, consciously and with intent.

One of the effects of EMDR is to help people shift into the present moment, which is where ‘flow action‘ happens.  Experiencing being ‘present‘ with EMDR, paired with ‘anchoring’ that presence in session, helps student performers access it later, during their performance, when it counts the most.

Knowing when the game is turning (mentally and emotionally) before it turns on the  field.

Usually, by the time we realize that things are not going our way – that is, that the ‘momentum‘ has shifted – it’s too late.  We have to play catch up and overcome not only the game but also our thoughts and emotions.  With Performance Advantage EMDR we learn to tune into our ‘inner sense‘ of how things are going giving us the advantage of turning things around before it’s too late!

Being able to stay calm, focused, and grounded even in the most difficult  situations.

While some student performers may use anger and frustration to ‘get themselves going‘, those ‘negative‘ emotions can become blocks to thinking clearly and making great choices during the midst of tense, highly stressful activities.  With EMDR, we resolve and integrate ‘conditioned emotional patterns‘ which then opens us up to be able to focus and concentrate during all phases of a sport, test, or performance.

Knowing how to regulate self-motivation and drive

In order to perform the high levels, we need to be able to ‘regulate’ and manage our motivation and drive.  There are many times when self-motivation needs to increase so we can perform at the highest level even when things are at a lull.  On the other hand, it is possible to be ‘too over the top’ when we’re over-reacting and actually working against ourselves.  With EMDR, we help student performers learn to be like The Three Bear’s soup – not too hot, not too cold, but ‘just right.’

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Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.