Explained in plain English

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It's a type of psychotherapy often used for people who've experienced trauma, like the intensive care patients in the story. During EMDR, a therapist guides the patient to recall distressing memories while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus, like moving their eyes from side to side. This process helps to reduce the emotional impact of the memory.