Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
"The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.” -Francine Shapiro (founder of EMDR)
EMDR is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences or distressing memories. It is most commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be effective for anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. During EMDR therapy, the person recalls a traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones, which the therapist guides. The goal is to help the brain reprocess the memory so that it becomes less emotionally intense and no longer causes significant distress. EMDR is based on the idea that trauma can disrupt the brain’s natural healing process, and that bilateral stimulation helps "unstick" these memories and integrate them more effectively. The therapy follows a structured eight-phase approach, including stages like history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, and the installation of more adaptive beliefs.
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