EMDR
What is EMDR?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy treatment that helps individuals process and reduce the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories and other distressing experiences by using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, while recalling those memories.
EMDR therapy uses an 8-phase approach to help individuals process traumatic memories and experiences, focusing on history taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation
Credibility
​The World Health Organization, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the NHS in the UK and the American Psychological Association, recognise EMDR as an effective treatment for PTSD.
Dozens of controlled trials and research studies have analyzed EMDR and shown that it's effective.
Many meta-analyses have reported that EMDR therapy is an efficacious treatment for PTSD.
EMDR has gained global recognition and acceptance, leading to the establishment of EMDR organizations and widespread adoption in therapeutic practices.
History
Francine Shapiro, a psychologist, discovered that certain eye movements could reduce the intensity of disturbing thoughts, leading to the development of EMDR.
Shapiro conducted a randomized controlled trial in 1989, demonstrating the effectiveness of EMDR in desensitizing traumatic memories and reducing anxiety.
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