EMDR Therapy — A Scientific Method for Processing Trauma and Anxiety
A method of desensitization and reprocessing using eye movements. Helps cope with PTSD, anxiety, fears, and negative experiences. Recommended by the World Health Organization.
Track the ball
Keep your head still
Move only your eyes
Three Facts About the Method
Scientific Method
Developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. Recognized by the WHO and the American Psychiatric Association as an effective treatment for PTSD.
Rapid Results
Many notice improvement after just 3-5 sessions. The method works with root causes, not just symptoms.
Working with Trauma
Special protocols allow for the safe processing of traumatic memories, phobias, and negative beliefs.
Who EMDR Helps
Trauma and PTSD
- Combat experience, violence, loss, car accidents, emergencies.
- Depressive states.
- Post-apathetic states, loss of meaning, apathy.
Anxiety and Panic
- Panic attacks, anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety.
- Difficult life situations.
- Divorce, infidelity, conflicts, loss.
Fears and Phobias
- Aerophobia, social phobia, fear of public speaking.
- Professional burnout.
- Emotional exhaustion, decreased productivity.
How Therapy Works
Consultation and History Taking
Introduction, client's request, history, identifying targets for work
Preparation
Learning self-regulation techniques, creating a safe space
EMDR Session
Bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tactile, or auditory), processing traumatic material
Integration
Consolidating results, homework, tracking changes
Can You Do It Yourself?
— Yes, basic EMDR techniques can be used independently for mild stress, daily tension, and minor anxieties. For deep trauma and serious conditions, the help of a certified specialist is necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
