Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based treatment modality primarily used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR is considered effective for treating PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, as it helps clients reprocess traumatic memories.
EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories can become stuck in the brain, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance. The bilateral stimulation used in EMDR, often through guided eye movements, helps facilitate the processing of these memories, and often leads to reduction in distressing symptoms.
Learn more about EMDR:
https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/