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About EMDR
Courtesy of EMDR International Association
EMDR As a Tool
This intervention is used as a tool to treat specific diagnoses over several sessions. Because it is used as a tool, your regular therapist can coordinate care with an EMDR therapist to treat you short-term using this modality. So, do not feel restricted in your treatment because your therapist does not have this training..just ask to coordinate care with a trained EMDR therapist!
What can EMDR treat?
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Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
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Chronic Illness and medical issues
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Dissociative disorders
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Eating disorders
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Grief and loss
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Pain
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Performance anxiety
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Personality disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related issues
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Sexual assault
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Sleep disturbance
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Substance abuse and addiction
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Violence and abuse
EMDR Facts:
What does EMDR stand for?
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
How long are sessions?
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Typically 60-90 minutes each session; can be used over several sessions
How is it different than other therapy?
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Does not require talking in detail about events/situations that are distressing.
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Does not require homework between sessions.
Do I have to use my eyes?
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No, other routes can be used, however bilateral eye movement is preferred. Tapping (thighs, hands), handheld vibrating devices, or audio bilateral stimulation can also be utilized.