The mind has the
amazing system and the capacity to heal itself naturally, in the same way as
the body does. If the system is blocked by the impact of disturbing negative
life events, emotional and physiological pain could cause intense suffering and
reduce one’s ability to function or pursue a meaningful life.
Eye
movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) developed by Francine Shapiro
in 1987 is a type of psychotherapy that activates minds natural healing system
to help people recover from distressing events and the symptoms they
have caused such as flashbacks, nightmares, sleep
disturbances, upsetting thoughts / images, depression or anxiety.
EMDR
is recognised and a recommended treatment by the NHS and the UK's National
Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). EDMR is currently used to effectively treat wide range of
mental health problems.
For more information visit: https://emdrassociation.org.uk