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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It was designed to treat the lasting effects of traumatic events using the memories around the event. EMDR therapy is successful for many situations. Research shows Intensive EMDR therapy practices have shown to significantly improve symptoms in people with severe trauma in their backgrounds that have led to a diagnosis of PTSD. The symptoms decreased more quickly with intensive EMDR treatment than in traditional therapies. Learn more here. There are other studies stating similar findings. This study shows us how a cognitive behavioral type of therapy in an intensive treatment fashion can lead to full recovery of PTSD. It also shows us how the intensive treatment of a CBT is much more effective than the traditional support therapies. Another study discovers that psychotherapies for treatment of PTSD have the ability of producing desired results but with a high number of dropouts and non-responsive rates. An intensive EMDR program significantly reduces the number of time spent in therapies with desired results happening much faster. Within the five days of this study, the majority of patients had a significant reduction in symptoms as well as two patients having a symptom reduction so significant, they no longer met the PTSD criteria. There is even more reading here. The results are clear! EMDR is safe AND effective treatment for PTSD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619942292c54e47ef27054eb/024114a9-ec43-4172-b0a4-6572f9981a42/Sitting+Together.jpg About Page - EMDR Updated - Transforming mental healthcare I am a New York state licensed clinical social worker. I bring to my practice extensive experience working with children, families and adults dealing with issues across spectrums. Whether working with an adult or a child I believe in meeting the individual where they are in their journey and walking with them through self exploration, healing and growth. 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