EMDR Therapy

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach primarily used to treat trauma, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), anxiety, and other distressing memories. It was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s.

EMDR helps people process and integrate traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, often in the form of guided eye movements, taps, or sounds, while recalling distressing memories. The process allows the brain to reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional charge and helping individuals integrate them in a healthier way.

• It mimics the brain’s natural healing process (similar to REM sleep).
   
• It helps reprocess distressing experiences so they are no longer emotionally overwhelming.
   
• It reduces physiological distress related to traumatic memories.

• People with PTSD or complex trauma
   
• Individuals with anxiety, depression, or phobias
   
• Those struggling with grief, addiction, or self-esteem issues