Dr. Massimino’s EMDR Meditations

This meditation is called the surfing meditation and is for those of you who love to be in the ocean and on a long board. 

This meditation is called color light stream. It is intended to induce relaxation, reduce anxiety, and release body tension. It is similar to progressive muscle relaxation and uses the visualization of being at a beach.

A specific meditation for former or current lap swimmers, who find freestyle swimming to be relaxing or grounding. 

In this meditation, you pull on the positive traits and characteristics of a role model, or someone you aspire to be like. 

The container technique helps manage intrusive thoughts and negative ruminations. 

Safe/calm place is a meditation that pulls on a strong positive memory to assist with anxiety reduction. 

The Tree Meditation is a technique that involves intentional breathing - intended to help with grounding and calming the body.