Gloria May

EMDR

EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.  It is an innovative procedure that has successfully helped over a million individuals who have survived trauma.

EMDR is one of the most thoroughly researched methods ever used to resolve trauma.  Its development began in 1987 and uses procedures derived from several therapeutic approaches, together with a timed eye movement exercise. Www.emdrassociation.org.uk has detailed information.

Although the results are not usually instantaneous, within two or three EMDR sessions many people have gained considerable relief from symptoms caused by traumatizing and horrific experiences in which shock is a primary component.

EMDR addresses post traumatic stress disorder including:

• Domestic violence
• Phobias
• Combat
• Crime
• Sexual abuse (current or childhood)
• Accidents
• Injuries
• Unresolved grief