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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy approach that was developed in the late 1980s to help individuals process distressing or traumatic memories and the associated emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations.
The goal of EMDR is to help the individuals:
process traumatic experiences
reduces emotional distress and negative beliefs
This is done through a series of structured phases where the therapist helps the client locate the distressing memory, identify negative beliefs, develop positive beliefs, and integrate them into a more adaptive understanding of the past events.
EMDR is used to treat various psychological conditions including:
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
anxiety disorders
phobias
depression
other trauma-related difficulties.
EMDR Therapy is recognized by numerous organizations and treatment guidelines as an effective therapy for trauma.
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