EMDR – How and Why Does It Work?
EMDR – How and Why Does It Work?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, was developed in 1987 by psychologist Francine Shapiro. Whilst on a walk, she realised that moving her eyes backwards and forwards helped her whilst thinking about traumatic memories. By 1990, Shapiro had established the EMDR Institute, and today you will find EMDR... read more »
Understanding Trauma and its Effects: Holocaust Memorial Day
Understanding trauma through a visit to a concentration camp: how many... read more »
New research: What happens in soldiers brains with PTSD in the absence of external triggers.
May 18, 2013 — Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks, such as recalling a traumatic event... read more »