EMDR
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, more widely known as EMDR, is a treatment which facilitates the accessing and reprocessing of traumatic memories. It has received a great deal of empirical support for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in both children and adults, and has been supported by the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Association, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in addition to many other international health agencies.
EMDR works by receiving sensory input, known as bilateral stimulation, which has been found to accelerate information processing, similar to the process of REM-sleep. Bilateral stimulation enables material stored in the sub-conscious to easily get accessed, while simultaneously enabling the brain to access information needed to facilitate the process of healing. Information gets synthesizes rapidly and adaptively to enable the individual to begin their journey towards healing and recovery. In addition to symptom reduction, EMDR has been shown to have many other beneficial effects, including greater self-confidence, improved relationships, and enhanced performance. To schedule an EMDR consultation, click here.
Resources
EMDR International Association
EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
EMDR International Association
EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
