EMDR The acronym EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1989 and has been used successfully to help people challenged by anxiety, specific phobias, panic disorder, body dismorphic disorder, performance anxiety, chronic pain, complicated mourning, stress, addictions and trauma.   It is believed that memories of traumatic events can at times remain unprocessed and therefore cause the person who experienced the trauma to be plagued by dysfunctional symptoms and reactions.   These problems can have a debilitating effect on their lives.  In association with psychotherapy, EMDR can afford many individuals relief that has otherwise been difficult to achieve.   EMDR is now accepted by many organizations and agencies for the treatment of trauma, including:   U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Defense International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies United Kingdom Department of Health Israeli National Council for Mental Health Dutch National Steering Committee Guidelines for Mental   Health   If you are interested in EMDR for yourself or someone you love, please call Vail Counseling Services at (214) 924-8195 or send an email to: pennie@vailcounseling.com