Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

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EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. EMDR is not just for trauma; it is also used for a variety of other life stressors from anxiety and depression to self-esteem and somatic complaints.

• What is EMDR?

• What is an actual EMDR session like?

• Learn the 8 phases of treatment

All questions can be answered here https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/experiencing-emdr-therapy/

 

• Introductory video about EMDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfln-ZtWeY

• EMDR experts explain the benefits of EMDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDivEv1U3Pg

• EMDR patients share their stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QJbCtr8bvA

• An EMDR therapist shares her EMDR experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOkSm90f2Do

 

Research in support of EMDR effectiveness:

• Twenty-four randomized controlled trials support the positive effects of EMDR therapy in the treatment of emotional trauma and other adverse life experiences relevant to clinical practice.

• Seven of 10 studies reported EMDR therapy to be more rapid and/or more effective than trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

• Twelve randomized studies of the eye movement component noted rapid decreases in negative emotions and/or vividness of disturbing images, with an additional 8 reporting a variety of other memory effects.

• Numerous other evaluations document that EMDR therapy provides relief from a variety of somatic complaints.