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How Effective Is EMDR? More than 20,000 practitioners have been trained to use EMDR since psychologist Francine Shapiro developed the technique in 1989. While walking through the woods one day, Shapiro happened to notice that her own negative emotions lessened as her eyes darted from side to side. Then, she found the same positive effect in patients. EMDR appears to be a safe therapy, with no negative side effects. Still, despite its increasing use, mental health practitioners debate EMDR's effectiveness. Critics note that most EMDR studies have involved only small numbers of participants. Ot...

Are You Being Gaslighted In Your Relationship? Here’s How To Pin It Down! by Image: Shutterstock Gaslighting is a heavy word all by itself. It is defined as a continual manipulation and brainwashing of an individual that drives the victim to doubt her or himself, and ultimately lose his/her own sense of cognition, personality, and self-worth. An individual is manipulated by his/her partner into believing that they are illogical and their ideas are negligible. Gaslighting is a plan of action directed to destroy one’s self worth and confidence. Psychologist Anuja Kapur helps us understand...