What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.

For more information please click on the links to EMDRIA

Read description of EMDR for clients ⇒

Read EMDRIA's Clinical Definition of EMDR ⇒

Information about EMDR Research ⇒

EMDR FAQ's

• How was EMDR developed?

• How does EMDR work?

• What is the actual EMDR therapy session like?

• How long does EMDR take?

• Does EMDR really work?

• What kind of problems can EMDR therapy treat?

• What EMDR therapy clients are saying...

Additional information about EMDR therapy is available to the public in the “What is EMDR Therapy?” brochure and to mental health professionals in “EMDR: Information for Professionals” brochure . Copies may be purchased in the EMDR International Association Store .