EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. EMDR is a model of therapy using Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) - usually in the form of eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones - in order to accelerate the brain’s capacity to process and heal a troubling memory or thought. BLS produces the same eye motions which occur during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.

 

BLS causes two regions of the brain to work in connection in order to reprocess a memory or thought. Some clients can experience relief or positive effects in just a few sessions, while others may require more time to process.

                                                                          

Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for the treatment of: posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, stress, sexual and physical abuse, disturbing, memories, complicated grief, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and migraines.        

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More information: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

What a session looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh37KvS9Pf8&t=1180s&ab_channel=JamieMarich