What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched, evidence-based, effective therapy approach for treating people experiencing pain, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and other trauma-related symptoms. It can also help heal complicated grief, anxiety, as well as everyday struggles, distressing emotions, negative beliefs, challenges in relationships, or difficult life experiences. It was first developed in the late 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro. (Source: emdria.org)

EMDR has been proven to produce improvement and relief for some of the following areas:

Trauma (recent trauma, present trauma, childhood trauma, etc.)
Grief, intense emotional pain (including complex grief)
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias
Depression
Nightmares, violent flashbacks
Overwhelm, ruminating or intruding thoughts
Mental disorders (such as eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)
Addiction or substance abuse
Irritation, anger, rage
Sleep problems (trouble falling asleep, insomnia, oversleeping, etc.)
Lack of focus, extreme fatigue, stress, or discomfort in your body
Self-esteem issues or sense of “being lost,” feeling blocked or stuck
Performance enhancement

VIDEO: Introduction to EMDR Therapy – by the EMDR International Association

What is EMDR?

EMDR has been proven to produce improvement and relief for some of the following areas:

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Trauma (recent trauma, present trauma, childhood trauma, etc.)

Grief, intense emotional pain (including complex grief)

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias

Depression

Nightmares, violent flashbacks

Overwhelm, ruminating or intruding thoughts

Mental disorders (such as eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)

Addiction or substance abuse

Irritation, anger, rage

Sleep problems (trouble falling asleep, insomnia, oversleeping, etc.)

Lack of focus, extreme fatigue, stress, or discomfort in your body

Self-esteem issues or sense of “being lost,” feeling blocked or stuck

Performance enhancement

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VIDEO: Introduction to EMDR Therapy – by the EMDR International Association

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