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 ...

Although how EMDR works still needs more research, the bilateral stimulation (BLS) in EMDR may mimic the rapid, automatic eye movements in REM sleep. It turns out the "just noticing" your felt ...

EMDR was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and like many scientific discoveries, it came about almost by accident: “Dr. Francine Shapiro, the psychologist who ...

Miley Cyrus credits EMDR therapy for eliminating her stage fright. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps people process and overcome trauma through sensory stimulation and memory ...

Navigating life after trauma can feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck in a cycle of emotional numbness or constant anxiety. At W.E.A.V.E. Holistic Therapy, I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A decades-old grief therapy once considered taboo is now garnering new attention, with its clinically-proven effectiveness at "eyeing" solutions to sadness. William Shakespeare ...

Content warning: This article contains a description of gun violence. I was at dinner with my two best friends when we heard a few loud pops. At first, we thought it was fireworks. As the sounds got ...

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 ...

Bilateral stimulation is the use of visual, auditory, or tactile external stimuli occurring in a rhythmic side-to-side ...

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 ...