Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy for dealing with painful or traumatic memories. It is based on the idea that some problems come from memories that were not properly processed and get stuck. EMDR helps these memories get processed.
After EMDR therapy, many people find trauma memories no longer bother them or come up only when they choose. They feel lighter, clearer, and their symptoms improve or disappear. People also gain confidence, enjoy life more, think more flexibly, and handle new situations better. If fully treated, symptoms usually don’t return, and they become stronger against future trauma and less likely to develop PTSD.
National and International Organizations (among many others) that recognize EMDR Therapy as an effective Treatment:
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs/Dept of Defense
U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
The Cochrane Databse of Systematic Reviews
World Health Organization
