What is EMDR?
EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing;
an innovative method of psychotherapy which has been used by trained
mental health professionals to help over one million individuals who
have survived sexual abuse, automobile accidents, domestic violence,
combat, crime and other traumatic events (www.EMDRIA.org). Originally
formulated as a trauma recovery treatment method, EMDR has expanded and
now is used to treat many clinical issues including depression, anxiety,
substance abuse, etc. Other innovative focuses of EMDR include
performance enhancement and resource development.
EMDR works by
stimulating the left and right hemispheres of the brain through
bi-lateral stimulation. Originally, the stimulation was done through eye
movements, hence the name. It has since been discovered that many types
of bi-lateral stimulation can be used, including gentle taps on the
knees or ankles, or auditory stimulation.
The results are
often remarkable. This gentle, non-confrontational therapy allows the
client to be in charge and lead the way to transformation of past
wounds. Integrating it with body awareness helps identify and move stuck
emotional issues from the body. One client, after three or four EMDR
sessions, came in and said “I’m free,” referring to the relief from panic attacks she had been experiencing for years. To read more about EMDR, visit www.emdria.org
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