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emdr
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
A psychotherapy approach that helps process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation.
Source: Described in 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk, MD. Developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD.
45-90 minutes (with therapist)
advanced
traumaptsdanxietydepression
How to practice
- 1Identify a specific memory or issue to work on
- 2Hold the memory in mind while following bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds)
- 3Notice what comes up without judgment
- 4Install positive beliefs and resources
- 5Process continues until the memory loses its emotional charge
Note:Best done with a trained EMDR therapist
Based on literature
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk, MD • 2014
A groundbreaking exploration of trauma and its effects on the body and mind.