Bryan Dieterich, MA, LPC, CHT
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EMDR Therapy

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EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is an approach to psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro that emphasizes disturbing memories as the cause of psychopathology.   According to Shapiro, when a traumatic or distressing experience occurs, it may overwhelm normal coping mechanisms.

The goal of EMDR is to reduce the long-lasting effects of distressing memories by developing more adaptive coping mechanisms. The therapy uses an eight-phase approach that includes having the client recall distressing images while receiving one of several types of bilateral sensory stimulation.

For an exploration of research related to EMDR please click here.

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Recommended Reading

​Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life With Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy by Francine Shaprio
​Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide To Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation by Laurel Parnell
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