What is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It was initially developed in 1987 to treat PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It is still used to treat PTSD as well as other traumatic events. EMDR is a way to allow your brain to do the work by using bilateral stimulation. It may sound scary or weird, but it simply involves listening to tones through a headset and holding a plastic device in each hand that vibrates back and forth. EMDR does not shock or put anything into your body. It is safe and can be very effective depending on the person. Think of it as allowing your brain to reorganize all the files or memories you hold in your mind/body so they don’t feel so cluttered, heavy, or messy. They will still be there but they may not take up as much space, energy, and time.