Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a treatment for mental health that helps people process traumatic memories. It involves specific eye movements while recalling traumatic experiences. The goal of EMDR is to help individuals heal from trauma and other distressing events. Although EMDR is a relatively new therapy, first tested in 1989, numerous studies have shown its effectiveness and its ability to help people heal faster than many other methods. During an EMDR session, you revisit memories of a traumatic event in a structured way. The eye movements, along with guided instructions, help you reprocess those memories. This process helps "heal" the emotional impact of the trauma, making it less overwhelming and easier to manage.