Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing - a
process developed to help clients
process traumatic memories and
events unconsciously. EMDR is
primarily utilized to treat
post-traumatic stress disorder or
PTSD. Modeled on REM (rapid eye
movements during sleep) which
facilitates left-brain, right-brain
hemisphere processing. These events
can include experiences such as
sexual or emotional abuse. The
intense feelings that result from
these types of events can become
'locked' in the nervous system and
later produce symptoms of fear,
anxiety, sadness and anger. It is a
profound tool for rapid change.
