Does EMDR really work?
Research studies have consistently found that EMDR effectively eliminates or decreases the symptoms of traumatic stress for most clients, and clients often report improvements in other related symptoms, such as anxiety, as well. While EMDR has been researched most extensively for its use with trauma-related symptoms, clinicians report success using the method for a wide variety of psychological concerns, and it continues to be an active subject of research. EMDR has been recommended for use by the American Psychiatric Association, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and numerous national and international health and government agencies. References and a research bibliography, as well as much more information on EMDR, can be found on the website for the EMDR International Association, www.emdria.org.
