What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) – is a process of activating both hemispheres of the brain (bilateral stimulation) to process trauma and PTSD. This bilateral stimulation is most often achieved by watching the therapist moving a finger side to side whilst they focus on a memory.
The bilateral movements tend to “process” the memory in a way that leads to a peaceful resolution. The memory remains but it is no longer disturbing.
It is believed that bi-lateral stimulation by-passes the area of the brain that has become stuck due to the trauma, thereby preventing the left side of the brain from self-soothing the right side of the brain.