What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a remarkable technique that can quickly lessen the stronghold that fears, addictions, traumas, etc., have over us, and help dissolve those blocks so that we can move forward and live fuller, more manageable and happier lives.
Simply put, EMDR is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. It utilizes a set of standardized protocols that incorporate specific eye movements and selective elements from a variety of treatment approaches. To date, EMDR has helped millions of people of all ages and backgrounds experience relief from many types of psychological stress and distress.
How long does it take?
EMDR sessions are generally scheduled for 90 minutes. Depending on the complexity of the issue(s), more than one session may be needed.
How does it work?
It seems to have a direct effect on the way the brain processes information. Normal information processing is resumed, so following a successful EMDR session, a person no longer relives the images, sounds and feelings when the event is brought to mind. You still remember what happened, but it is less upsetting.
This is accomplished by the use of bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, auditory sounds) while processing the issue at hand.
How was EMDR developed?
In 1987, psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro made the chance observation that eye movements the intensity of the disturbing thoughts under certain conditions. Dr. Shapiro studied this scientifically and in a 1989 issue of the Journal of Traumatic Stress, she reported success using EMDR to treating victims of trauma. Since then EMDR has developed and evolved through the contributions of therapists and researchers all over the world. Today EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches.
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