EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapeutic intervention, developed by Francine Shapiro in 1991, that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of traumatizing life experiences. Research shows that by using EMDR people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma in a shorter amount of time than once thought. Using hand pulsars or tapping, the therapist facilitates bilateral stimulation of the brain while a client processes an emotionally charged traumatic memory to activate their natural healing processes. Many clients experience a significant reduction in the emotional charge of the distressing memory and are also able to shift negative core beliefs about themselves that are attached to the traumatic memory. EMDR is also useful for installing positive thoughts and emotions that empower individuals to make the personal and relational changes necessary for a meaningful and fulfilling life.