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EMDR Glossary: Dissociation in EMDR Therapy

Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting us during overwhelming experiences. Learn how EMDR therapy recognizes and works safely with dissociation during trauma treatment.

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EMDR Phase Eight: Re-evaluating your progress

In EMDR Phase Eight, progress is reviewed and new goals are set. Learn how therapists assess symptom changes, identify next targets, and ensure lasting trauma resolution.

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EMDR Phase Six: Body Scan for Trauma Relief

In EMDR Phase Six, clients learn to notice how healing feels in the body. The body scan helps identify lingering tension or distress and supports full trauma resolution.

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EMDR Phase 5: Strengthening Positive Beliefs

In EMDR Phase Five, positive beliefs are strengthened and integrated. Learn how the installation phase helps clients internalize new, adaptive beliefs that replace trauma-based thinking.

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EMDR Phase 4: What Happens in Desensitization

Phase Four is where EMDR reprocessing begins. Learn how desensitization helps the brain safely reduce distress around traumatic memories and replace old reactions with new adaptive responses.

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Why I Changed My Mind About EMDR Therapy

I wasn’t always convinced EMDR therapy worked — until I saw it transform my clients’ lives. Here’s what changed my mind, and why EMDR became one of my most trusted trauma treatments.

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