Francine Shapiro was an American psychologist best known for developing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a psychotherapy technique used to help individuals process traumatic memories. Born on September 18, 1948, she began her career in psychology and later focused on trauma treatment, leading to her groundbreaking work in the late 1980s. Shapiro's EMDR therapy involves guided eye movements that aim to reduce the emotional distress associated with traumatic experiences. Her contributions have significantly influenced the field of trauma therapy, and EMDR is now widely recognized and practiced by mental health professionals around the world.