Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a powerful new psychotherapy technique which has been very successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, post traumatic stress and many other emotional problems. It has been known to bring quick and lasting relief for most types of emotional distress. 

The EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation, right/left eye movement, or tactile stimulation, which repeatedly activates the opposite sides of the brain, releasing emotional experiences that are "trapped" in the nervous system. This assists the neurophysiological system, the basis of the mind/body connection, to free itself of blockages and reconnect itself. 

As troubling images and feelings are processed by the brain via the eye-movement patterns of EMDR, resolution of the issues and a more peaceful state are achieved. 

HOW IT WORKS

The therapist works gently with the client and asks him/her to revisit the traumatic moment or incident, recalling feelings surrounding the experience, as well as any negative thoughts, feelings and memories. The therapist then uses an agreed upon form of bi lateral stimulation and the client tracks the movements/vibration/tapping from left to right. The more intensely the client focuses on the memory, the easier it becomes for the memory to come to life. As quick and vibrant images arise during the therapy session, they are processed by the bi lateral stimulation, resulting in painful feelings being exchanged for more peaceful, loving and resolved feelings. 

EMDR has been know to have a high degree of effectiveness with the following conditions: loss of a loved one, injury of a loved one, car accident, work accident, assault, robbery, rape, natural disaster, injury, illness, and  witness to violence childhood abuse victims of violent crimes.