EMDR is the popular acronym for the treatment modality called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Francine Shapiro developed it over 40 years ago and was originally created to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Amongst many definitions of trauma, the overwhelming of the brain’s capacity to cope with distressing experiences, and the subjective experience of threat to life and bodily integrity seem to stand out.

A University of Michigan study reveals 66% of college students experience trauma, with 44% facing depression and 37% anxiety. HopeNation Campus offers Brainspotting therapy, an effective treatment for trauma, providing appointments within 48 hours. Learn how somatic-based therapies like Brainspotting reduce symptoms and promote healing faster than traditional methods.