What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
When experiencing trauma, the individual is flooded with strong emotions, and consequently, the brain cannot process, organize, and store the information in the usual way. EMDR allows the traumatic event to be fully processed, so the individual is freed from re-experiencing the event in everyday life. This may result in a better quality of life and hope and well-being.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment modality that has been helpful to people who are suffering from the effects of trauma. After encountering a traumatic event, such as an auto accident, domestic abuse, violence, perinatal loss, or others, fragmented memories may intrude into daily life. This can result in feelings of helplessness or low self-esteem. Sometimes, individuals turn to alcohol or substance abuse to decrease the intrusive memories.
According to EMDRIA, EMDR is an evidence-based, extensively researched, and widely recognized effective trauma treatment therapy in guidelines published by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the World Health Organization, and a growing number of national and international organizations. Treatment guidelines are based on reviews that evaluate the research of established evidence-based mental health treatments.
All of RCBM’s EMDR therapists have completed EMDRIA-approved training.
