What Is EMDR?

EMDR stands for: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR was developed by Francine Shapiro. While walking in a park one day, Francine Shapiro had been struggling with upsetting thoughts when she noticed those upsetting thoughts just went away all of the...

How are therapists trained in EMDR?

EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association) governs EMDR therapists and developed the criteria acceptable to submit to be a “trained” or “certified” EMDR therapist. 1. A person must possess a license to be a mental health...