EMDR Therapy: Healing from Trauma
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an effective evidenced based therapy used to treat trauma and other distressing experiences.
It helps people heal by targeting the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a psychotherapy method that incorporates bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements) while you revisit traumatic memories. This bilateral stimulation is thought to help your brain reprocess the memories and lessen their emotional impact.
EMDR benefits include:
- Reduced emotional distress related to trauma
- Improved emotional regulation
- More positive beliefs about oneself
- Reduced avoidance of trauma reminders
Who can benefit from EMDR?
EMDR is most widely used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be effective for:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Phobias
- Grief
- Pain management
Introduction to EMDR Therapy
In this video, EMDR therapists discuss how EMDR therapy works and the positive feedback they have received from clients. Learn what it’s like to experience EMDR therapy and how trusted organizations widely recognize it.
Video courtesy emdria.org