What is EMDR therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
EMDR is a powerful psychotherapeutic approach originated and developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. It is a systematic approach involving bilateral sensory stimulation, such as eye-movements, tapping or sounds, administered while a client focuses on disturbing memories, anxiety, psychological and somatic symptoms. EMDR seems to facilitate the natural processing abilities of the brain and nervous system. An individual's normal healing abilities are activated and one's body-mind balance is supported in its inner capacity to heal.
What is EMDR therapy used for?
EMDR is highly-effective therapeutic modality for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. It helps eliminate symptoms of stress and trauma. EMDR is effective in treating individuals who have experienced psychological difficulties arising from traumatic experiences, such as childhood (verbal/emotional, physical and sexual) abuse, childhood neglect, children having witnessed domestic violence, experienced assault, natural disasters, trauma through loss and grief, motor vehicle accidents, torture and war trauma. EMDR is also used to treat complaints of panic disorder, phobias, anxiety, self-esteem issues and other anxiety-related disorders.