WHAT CAN EMDR TREAT?
EMDR was developed in 1989 by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. and is a growing and innovative therapy. Since its discovery, the initial research demonstrated the effectiveness of EMDR in reducing trauma, anxiety, panic and phobias. Subsequent conferences have reported on the use of EMDR with eating disorders, addictions, depression, grief, learning disabilities, family therapy, marital/relationship counseling, behavioral disorders, dissociative disorders and sex offenders. Additional applications include the development of leadership skills, enhancing of career performance and peak performance in sports. EMDR is being used with children and adolescents for a variety of learning , emotional and behavioral problems including ADD. Many clients successfully treated with EMDR report significant and lasting improvement in target areas of treatment. For some, it provides more rapid resolution of long standing difficulties as compared to traditional therapy. EMDR should only be performed by a qualifie
