By now you may have heard of a therapy technique called EMDR.  EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. The title sounds complex, but the explanation isn’t: simply put, basic eye movement can stimulate the brain and body to finish healing itself from traumatic memory. Discovered and honed in the late 80s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, the technique has been empirically tested, endorsed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, and even touted by a few celebrities who’ve been vocal about mental health. In this blog I’ll break down what each letter means and give a simple explanation of how each facet works.