Human: How does EMDR therapy work? Assistant: 
EMDR therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses eye movements to help people overcome traumatic memories. It was developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s. EMDR therapy is based on the idea that the brain can be reprogrammed through the use of eye movements, which helps to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories. EMDR therapy is often used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be used to treat other types of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, and other types of trauma.