EMDR Therapy: What It Is, How It Helps Trauma, and What to Expect in Treatment
What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy developed in 1987 by Francine Shapiro. EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, hand buzzers, or tones—to help the brain reprocess and properly store traumatic memories, reducing…
