EMDR Therapy is an abbreviation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a therapeutic approach that has been thoroughly researched and a proven effective treatment for millions of people. It was first discovered by Francine Shapiro, EMDR is world-renowned for its effectiveness in treating traumas such as PTSD and Complex PTSD resulting from combat, rape, childhood abuse etc. EMDR can also help people to recover from disturbing life events and/or transitions such as a break up, divorce, empty nest syndrome, the loss of a loved one, chronic pain, etc. What can it help? EMDR Therapy can help people integrate the following: