AKA: EMDR
A trauma therapy where clients recall distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, tones).
In the context of addiction treatment:
Used to process traumatic experiences that often drive substance use.
What to know:
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Should be done by specifically trained EMDR therapists.
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Treatment often includes preparation and stabilization before directly processing trauma.
Example:
A person with trauma from a car crash uses EMDR to reduce the emotional intensity of those memories, which had been fueling opioid misuse.