EMDR for Trauma: Thoughts, Beliefs, and the Body
10 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief monologue, Shari B. Kaplan, LCSW, explains the core components of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a trauma‑focused treatment. She describes how EMDR is used to identify and target negative, trauma‑related beliefs, release their emotional charge, and replace them with healthier, adaptive beliefs. The therapeutic change is facilitated through bilateral stimulation of the brain—delivered via sound, tactile touch, or guided eye movements—allowing the client’s nervous system to reprocess the distressing material.
