Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a modality that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma and often yields quicker results than talk therapy. Eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) are used to help participants process the memory and disturbing feelings, resulting in the meaning of the painful event being transformed on an emotional level. EMDR can also help people prepare for anticipated future events.