Trauma Management
EMDR: Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987 for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. It uses alternating bilateral stimulations — eye movements, tapping, or sounds — while the patient recalls the traumatic event, facilitating adaptive memory reprocessing. Recognized by the WHO and numerous international bodies, EMDR is now a first-line PTSD treatment.
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