EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy technique designed to help individuals process traumatic memories. It involves guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while the person recalls distressing events. This process aims to reduce the emotional charge associated with these memories, making them easier to manage. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR is often used to treat conditions like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Research has shown that it can be effective in helping individuals heal from trauma by facilitating the brain's natural processing mechanisms.