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Does anyone have expertise in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and how effective it is, as opposed to more standard approaches or other approaches, for trauma w/ flashbacks and related symptoms? Need info for a family member. Thank you.
@vanessabrown Thank you, very helpful --
@kendmiller #emdr is amazing especially for those who are introspective/over thinkers or those who have limited speech ability. First few sessions are hard and uncomfortable but it’s rewriting the brain
@kendmiller underlying theory is bunk but it's as effective as other forms of exposure based treatment for PTSD, which are the first line treatments. See https://istss.org/clinical-resources/treating-trauma/adult-prevention-and-early-treatment-for-ptsd-%E2%80%8E or https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/ptsd/