What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that result from disturbing life experiences. 

EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment

• Phase 1: History-taking session(s)

• Phase 2: The therapist ensures that the client has several ways of handling emotional distress

• Phases 3-6: A target is identified and processed using EMDR therapy procedures

• Phase 7: Closure

• Phase 8: Examining the progress