EMDR for Dummies

The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them--hint: it can help a lot. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone's talking about EMDR.

• Learn what EMDR is, why it's effective, and what issues it can treat
• Gain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapy
• Move your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiences
• Work through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapy

This easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.