EMDR Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987 and is a therapeutic method that now receives worldwide recognition, particularly in the field of trauma (McGuire et al 2014). It uses eye movements and other stimuli to facilitate rapid processing of traumatic or upsetting past events that have been causing distressing symptoms to the client.
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Initially EMDR was seen as a combat veteran's trauma technique as it is very effective at resolving and reprocessing complex PTSD. In more recent times EMDR has also been
proven to help a person successfully resolve challenges with the following:
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Anxiety.
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Phobia.
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Stress and workload management.
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Addiction - for example; alcohol, drugs (prescribed or otherwise), sex, shopping.
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Relationship issues.
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Anger Management.
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Resilience.
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Confidence and self-esteem.
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Grief and bereavement.
Something to think about.
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