Fred experienced trauma and guilt after some of his fellow soldiers were killed during Desert Storm. To suppress his feelings about what had happened, he threw himself into his work. Hear how eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helped Fred work through his trauma and find joy in his life again: https://www.maketheconnection.net/whats-new/hiding-pain-in-plain-sight/ | Make the Connection

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps the brain process traumatic memories so that they feel less intense and disturbing. Hear how EMDR helped these Veterans find relief: https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/872/ | Make the Connection

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, also known as EMDR, is a great way to help victims of trauma deal with traumatic memories that cause them distress. It's a great modality we practice in our trauma therapy services. hopefortrauma.org #traumatherapy #therapy #therapyworks | Kids to Love

Unlocking the power of eye movement for memory desensitization! 👁️💡 👇 In EMDR therapy, bilateral stimulation - tracking movements from left to right with your eyes - helps fade vivid and uncomfortable memories. Initially intense, but as desensitization progresses, clarity and calmness emerge. 🌟 Witnessing the shift from discomfort to peace is truly transformative. Adaptive information replaces negative thoughts, paving the way for clearer perspectives and distant memories. 🌿 #trauma #trauma

Stress relief with this exercise! — Lateral eye movements, like those used in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, can help reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. This technique is thought to stimulate both sides of the brain, known as bilateral stimulation, which plays a role in how our brain processes emotions and memories.When you move your eyes back and forth, it seems to activate neural pathways that help the brain process and "file away" distressing thoughts or memor