why EMDR should be used in psychotherapy of Ukrainians – UNIAN
The technique has become a popular tool for working with psychological trauma.
Eye Movements to Help with Trauma: How EMDR Works
EMDR (from English. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a psychotherapeutic method developed by an American psychologist Francine Shapiro in the 1980s. She accidentally noticed that moving her eyes helped her tolerate anxious thoughts more easily, and began to explore this effect. Based on her observations, Shapiro created a technique that subsequently received scientific confirmation and became a popular tool for working with psychological trauma, providing relief for working with difficult memories.
During the session, the therapist helps the person focus on the traumatic…
