Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Safe with pregnancy
A therapy that explores deep thoughts in the brain to provide relief for psychological stress. The individual concentrates on the fingers of the practitioner as it moves from side to side. Old negative thoughts are recalled and desensitised, after which they are psychologically attached to positive ones
Caution
Considered to be safe
You may become light-headed after a session
It may temporarily revive old, distressing and unpleasant memories
Many scientist still doubt its effectiveness
Therapy for:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
Suicidal Thoughts
Low Self-Esteem
Eating disorders
Anxiety
Addictions
Comments
It is gaining popularity
Some use it instead of the usual depression medications
It may be used to complement medications provided by Health Professionals
It has similarities to the process of Hypnosis; it may be appropriate to describe it as an Open-Eye-Hypnosis
Some of its uses are recognised and accepted by the Worlf Health Organisation (WHO) and some International Health authorities
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