Is emdr (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) useful only for flashbacks? Is it used for desensitizing stressful events also, that are not flashbacks? I have been searching for an emdr specialist in delhi without success. Wish to get in touch with an emdr specialist.

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Dr. K V AnandPsychologist16yrs exp

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Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (shapiro, 1989a, 1989b). Shapiro?s (2001) adaptive information processing model posits that emdr therapy facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other adverse life experience to bring these to an adaptive resolution. After successful treatment with emdr therapy, affective distress is relieved, negative beliefs are reformulated, and physiological arousal is reduced. I suggest telephonic counseling and online psychotherapy for you. You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

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