Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an extensively researched and effective therapeutic model for those who have experienced trauma. EMDR works on the premise that our emotional well-being is tied to our physical state. Thus, EMDR employs a body-based therapy technical called bilaterial stimulation in which the therapist guides the individual through eye movements, taps, or tones to access a memory that’s been incorrectly stored to a more functional part of the brain. This technique is associated with a reduction in the vividness and intensity of the emotions associated with the trauma memories.