If you've been researching treatment options for trauma or PTSD, you've likely come across the term EMDR. But what exactly is it, and how does moving your eyes help heal emotional wounds? This post breaks it all down — simply and honestly. What is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro. Since then, it has become one of the most well-resear