EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Developed by Francine Shapiro. (Dr. Hardy was trained by Dr.
Shapiro in EMDR I and II in the Fall of 1994.)
A good way to think of it: trauma reduction. It makes trauma and horrible
feelings less intrusive and less demanding.
Processes distressing life experiences.
Bilateral movement seems to help in processing trauma.
Works on target memories, components of memory, cognitions (thoughts), and
combinations of feelings and thoughts.
It works for lots of people!
Bibliography:
Emdr.com
Emdria.org
EMDR: The breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Trauma. NY:
Basic Books, 1997. ISBN 0-465-04301-1.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization of Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols
and Procedures. NY: Guilford Press, 2001. ISBN 1-57230-672-6.