Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic intervention developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to address traumatic stress.
EMDR has been used to treat a wide range of troubling negative experiences, from extreme incidents like rape, combat accidents, natural disasters and crime, to loss of a loved one, having an angry or alcoholic parent or being the victim of bullying, teasing or emotional abuse.
Since traumatic experiences can play a role in many problems, EMDR can also help with:
- fears related to medical procedures
- sexual problems
- chronic pain
- sleep problems
- learning difficulties
- performance anxiety
For more information about EMDR follow the link to the EMDR Institute http://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/