Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, utilizes bilateral stimulation through eye movements or other rhythmic left-right stimulation. During EMDR, you might focus on a memory associated with negative emotions and beliefs while focusing on a bilateral stimulation. EMDR allows a person to see cognitive and affective material in a less distressing way.  EMDR allows for new ways of cognitively re-organizing thoughts and gives way to more calm and empowered feelings. 

EMDR is currently used to treat Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and has also been successfully used to treat anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, sleep problems, addictions, pain relief, and performance anxiety.