Tag: cognitive-behavioral therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is perhaps the most discussed therapy of the past decade. As a mental health professional, you've likely witnessed increasing client and professional interest in this evidence-based therapy. But what is EMDR, and how could it enhance your practice? This article provides an overview of mechanisms of EMDR therapy, lists its purported advantages, and offers guidelines to help you decide how to assess its usefulness for use in your practice. What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. The...