EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. EMDR is not just for trauma; it is also used for performance enhancement. 

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Resources to learn about EMDR:

• What is EMDR? Learn the basics

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• What is an actual EMDR session like? Learn the 8 phases of treatment​

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• EMDR experts explain the benefits of EMDR

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• EMDR patients share their stories

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• An EMDR therapist shares her EMDR experience

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Research in support of EMDR effectiveness:

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• Twenty-four randomized controlled trials support the positive effects of EMDR therapy in the treatment of emotional trauma and other adverse life experiences relevant to clinical practice. 

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• Seven of 10 studies reported EMDR therapy to be more rapid and/or more effective than trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. 

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• Twelve randomized studies of the eye movement component noted rapid decreases in negative emotions and/or vividness of disturbing images, with an additional 8 reporting a variety of other memory effects. 

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• Numerous other evaluations document that EMDR therapy provides relief from a variety of somatic complaints. 

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• Research on the effectiveness of intensive treatment program combining prolonged exposure and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for severe post-traumatic stress disorder

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• Research and frequently asked questions about EMDR

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