The mind can often heal itself naturally, in the same way as the body does. Much of this natural coping mechanism occurs during sleep, particularly during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Francine Shapiro developed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 1987, utilizing this natural process to treat Post-­‐traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) successfully. Since then, EMDR has been used to treat a wide range of mental health problems effectively. EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue and can often be completed in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies.

EMDR is an innovative clinical treatment that has successfully helped over a million individuals. The validity and reliability of EMDR has been established by rigorous research. There are now over nineteen controlled studies into EMDR, making it the most thoroughly researched method used in the treatment of trauma, and The American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, insurance companies, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies recognize EMDR as an effective treatment for PTSD.  

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