EMDR is a therapy intended for anyone suffering from emotional disturbances generally related to psychological trauma.
EMDR uses a bi-alternating sensory stimulation (right-left) which is practiced by eye movements, the patient follows a ball which passes from left to right in front of his eyes, but also by auditory stimuli: the patient wears a helmet which makes him hear alternately a sound to the right, then to the left, or tactile the therapist alternately taps the patient's knees or the backs of his hands.

An EMDR session lasts 60 to 90 minutes (shorter in children). During this period, the patient must dive back intensely into his emotions, there may be a dialogue between the therapist and the patient on the emotions and sensations related to this event. at the end of the session, he can usually feel a marked improvement.

EMDR therapy can treat several kinds of trauma:
Shocks linked to lived experiences: war, rape, etc.
Panic attacks
Bereavement
Phobias
Dependencies
Eating disorders
Stress
Personality disorders
Substance addiction
Depression