Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing. It was discovered by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D.,
in 1987. We're not sure why it works, but it does. Simply by providing
side-to-side sensations to a person while discussing traumatic events
in a specific therapeutic fashion can work wonders in allowing the
person to heal himself or herself.
EMDR (1996) - In its simplest form, the technique itself, involves an individual 1) holding in mind a representative image (pictures, sounds, feelings) of "the problem," while 2) watching a clinician's left-right hand or finger movements. 3/5
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EMDR Europe Association - The EMDR Europe Association is the coordinating body for national EMDR professional organization. Membership of the Association is offered to full members of each constituent European national EMDR association recognized by EMDR Europe. 2/5
EMDR
International Association (EMDRIA) - The primary objective of
EMDRIA is to establish, maintain and promote the highest standards
of excellence and integrity in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) practice, research and education. 5/5
The
EMDR Institute - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
therapy has emerged as a procedure to be reckoned with in psychology....Almost
a million people have been treated .... Also, further research
appears to support the remarkable claims made for EMDR therapy."-
Reported in The Washington Post, July 21, 1995. 5/5
