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Originally Posted by Rainbowfairy
Dear Slamjammer,
I am interested in this to fill in large gaps where I have no memories. What I do know is some of the trauma I was experiencing on either side of the gap. I have asked my therapist about EMDR and he isn't sure how suitable it would be, but is going to ask someone who knows better.
In the literature, it appears to have some success. The main controversy seems to be around whether the eye movements are actually doing anything. So, at worst, it may be a case of false advertising, but at best, it appears to be having results regardless. As always, we need to make sure we are trying new things with someone we know we can trust and who has the ability to care for us if it doesn't work out - so a high quality therapeutic relationship is paramount.
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You may want to search YouTube for "EMDR" and watch several of the videos. From what I have learned, to takes about 40 credit hours of additional study for a therapist to be certified/qualified to offer EDMR therapy. You will definately want to confirm that your therapist has been properly trained.
In some of the videos, the patients used either eye movement or finger tapping. It was explained that we store and process memories using muscle movement as well as our 5 senses. When we dream, our eyes dart rapidly back and forth...hence the name REM sleep. So, in a way, rapidly moving your eyes while focusing on an issue is like jump starting a car to get it running.
Good luck with your treatment !