Dr. Ponder is an EMDR therapist.  EMDR is a kind of therapy that is recognized as being effective in treating the impact of trauma.  It is also helpful in reducing the impact of disturbing or distressing memories.  The EMDR International Association provides further information about EMDR. Click here

EMDR has been designated as an evidence base treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  There are many studies that validate it’s effectiveness.

The following two videos provide some explanation of EMDR and were produced for television news reports.