Woman touching and tapping her shoulders in blurred background. The letters EMDR are shown on gray stone blocks. If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult who’s struggling with anxiety, trauma, or even just constant school stress, you might be hearing about something called EMDR therapy and wondering, is this legit? Could it actually help? Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Let me walk you through what it is, how it works, and why more young people (and their families) are t

EMDR therapy is becoming more commonplace among mental health practitioners. What originated as a method to treat PTSD has now become one...

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, therapy is a treatment intervention used for those struggling with traumatic memories. It originated back in the 1980s as a means of treating PTSD. Over the years, it has shown positive results with additional diagnoses. EMDR differs from alternative methods by focusing on a person’s memories and not solely on emotions. After experiencing a trauma, there can be a disconnect in the way your brain stores memories. You can

You may have heard of EMDR therapy but wonder about it. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.