What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders.
The founder
The therapy is guided by Francine Shapiro's Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that many psychological issues are due to the improper encoding, dysfunctional storage or incomplete processing of pathogenic memories.
8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
EMDR employs a unique eight-phase treatment approach that systematically targets the past, present, and future aspects of a stored memory. After a proper history taking and treatment planning through a series of guided eye movements or other dual attention stimulation, EMDR helps to reduce the emotional impact of pathogenic memories and enhance the individual's adaptive coping mechanisms.
Each phase (from history taking and preparation to desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation) is meticulously designed to activate the natural healing process and promote psychological stability and resilience.
Treatment for everybody
EMDR therapy is effective for individuals of all ages, from children to adults.
Recognized globally, including by the World Health Organization, it helps process traumatic experiences and PTSD. This treatment addresses past traumas, current triggers, and future stresses, facilitating emotional healing and resilience across life stages. EMDR supports lasting mental well-being for everyone, whether a child, teenager, or adult.
The Effects
This comprehensive approach not only alleviates symptoms but also fundamentally alters how traumatic/disturbing memories are held in the brain, fostering lasting mental health improvements.
