Could EMDR therapy help you recover from past traumas?

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was only created in the late 20th century, but it’s since established itself as a popular and increasingly used form of therapy. EMDR is especially recommended for children and adults dealing with trauma from physical or psychological violence, such as sexual abuse. It was discovered relatively recently in 1987, but that doesn’t mean it’s an alternative treatment; it’s a clinically proven approach. According to charity PTSD UK: “One study showed up to 90% of single-trauma victims no longer have PTSD after only 3 90-minute sessions.” How does it work? How was it discovered? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can we live without regrets? What is the psychology behind the bystander effect? What is a transference in psychiatry? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices