WHAT IS EMDR?
WHAT IS EMDR?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy originally created to help people process and heal from major trauma, specifically Vietnam veterans in the 1980s. Since then, though EMDR is most commonly used to treat trauma, it has also been found to be effective for treating anxiety, and anxiety related conditions.
During EMDR, the therapist guides the individual through recalling distressing memories while also having them focus on external stimuli, such as hand movements that move side to side. This bilateral focus helps the person reprocess a memory in a way that reduces its emotional impact and allows them to move forward in a healthier way. In addition, EMDR is used to diminish outdated beliefs, and to foster the adoption of healthier, more positive beliefs, instead.
Virtual Sessions
For those who prefer to working virtually we do offer virtual EMDR. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, though we prefer to conduct this therapy in person for the safety and interpersonal connection this environment offers, we have found EMDR to be no less effective when conducted virtually. When doing so we use a Zoom platform and links similar, though not identical to, this one here.
As always, I caution you to trust all that you read by way of Google. If you should come across overly simplistic explanations about what EMDR is, and how it works, you are likely reading false information.
For more scientific information (and not false) information about EMDR you can check out the following links.
