E.M.D.R.

(Eye Movement Desensitization)

In Brief

Activates/Mimics the REM sleep cycle, encouraging physical relaxation, emotion access.

V.A. approved. Trauma focused. Treats uncontrolled and repetitive defensive reactions.

Quotes

“EMDR is a seemingly bizarre yet wonderous therapeutic alternative.” ~ B. van der Kolk

“EMDR allows us to cut the strings to dark toxic balloons and let them go.” ~ Anonymous

Resources

website

Websites

Emdr.com

Emdr.org

Emdrworks.com

movies

Movies

Bucket List

Pursuit of Happyness

Shawshank Redemption

Unbroken

books

Books

EMDR Desensitization and Reprocessing
~ F. Shapiro

EMDR Toolbox
~ J. Knife

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Therapy Pros

Alternative to prolonged exposure. Widely used. Effective. Reveals trauma

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Therapy Cons

Though quicker, still relies on exposure. Fuzzy theory. Triggering still occurs.

tips

Tip(s)

“Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods.” ~ P. Levine

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