TI91

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

FR
EMDR
EN
EMDR

Created by Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR uses alternating bilateral stimulation, often eye movements, to reprocess traumatic memories. Client-centered, it was first designed for post-traumatic stress disorder, then adapted to anxiety and depression. It aims to reduce traumatic stress and improve self-esteem.

CodeTI91
Name (EN)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
French nameDésensibilisation et Retraitement par les Mouvements Oculaires
Acronym (FR)EMDR
Acronym (EN)EMDR
Founder(s)Francine Shapiro
Year1987
School / waveThérapie brève et douce (traitement du TSPT)
Source volumeVolume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies
Authors & thinkers
Francine Shapiro

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.