Information About EMDR:

Dr. Francine Shapiro created the EMDR methodology in 1987. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method of psychotherapy that has helped over two million people of various ages overcome many forms of psychological distress.

It is based on the theory that many symptoms and psychological issues are the result of traumatic experiences or disturbing life events. Traumatic experiences can impair an individual's ability to process and integrate the disturbing experiences, which may result in the presentation of a number of symptoms. According to EMDRIA...EMDR treatment involves activating components of the traumatic memory and pairing them with alternating bilateral stimulus, which appears to facilitate normal processing. EMDR can result in...a reduction of symptoms and distress related to traumatic memories, a higher self esteem, relief from distressing body sensations and resolution of triggers.

Many controlled studies have found that EMDR effectively decreases the symptoms of PTSD.
Clinicians have also reported successful treatment outcomes with EMDR for treating a number of psychological struggles, including trauma and abuse, panic, grief, phobias, eating disorders, somatic issues and personality difficulties.

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