What is EMDR ?

Francine Shapiro had lived a very traumatic event but walking in a park in California she discovered a way to feel better about it. 

She realized that if she looked sideways while recalling this traumatic event she instantly felt better. 

After studying this and realizing that there was a connection between REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and our processing of traumatic events, she developed EMDR. 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is based on the assumption that during REM sleep we process what we lived during the day. If we lived very negative events, REM is no longer able to process such negative events, generating trauma. 

EMDR, with an 80 to 90 % success rate, is considered a highly effective therapy for reducing or eliminating PTSD symptoms. 

Statistics have shown that when it comes to specific traumatic events, such as a car accident, a rape, an assault, or any other single traumatic event, this type of treatment can reduce PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms significantly. 

You can learn more about this and how it compares with other therapies when it comes to CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse in these videos: In English and In Spanish.