What is EMDR?
Dr. Maria D. Reyes
You might have heard of EMDR, had a friend who tried it, or heard how effective it can be, but what exactly is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and is a system developed by Francine Shapiro to aid in processing and organizing traumatic experiences. The end goal of EMDR therapy is to help traumatic experiences be integrated into a more cohesive narrative that will allow the person completing the therapy to function more fully. When is it helpful? EMDR is recommended most often for situations where the symptoms one is experiencing stem from unprocessed trauma or a difficult life experience. It’s a somatic, or body-based form of...
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