Bilateral stimulation is the use of visual, auditory, or tactile external stimuli occurring in a rhythmic side-to-side pattern. It is a core element of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. If you’ve been to a therapist’s office in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of eye movement desensitization and ...

The treatment known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was developed in 1987 by American psychologist Francine Shapiro for the remediation of trauma symptoms and post-traumatic ...

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective mental health treatment. While it’s not dangerous for most people, it can have side effects. It involves experiencing rhythmic ...

An Army veteran with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder spent three years trying different treatments offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Medications helped some. Traditional ...

While EMDR was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emerging research suggests it’s also an effective therapy for OCD. EMDR is a form of therapy that typically involves ...