It’s normal to feel emotional, tired, or even lighter after EMDR sessions. Learn the most common reactions to EMDR therapy and what they mean for your healing process.

Worried you’ll have to share every trauma detail in EMDR? Good news — you don’t. Learn how EMDR works without requiring you to retell painful stories in full.

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.

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.

Phase One of EMDR therapy focuses on history taking and treatment planning. Learn how clinicians assess symptoms, identify trauma patterns, and create a roadmap for healing.

The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model is the foundation of EMDR therapy. Learn how it explains trauma, memory, and the brain’s natural ability to heal through reprocessing.

Not all trauma therapies are created equal. Learn which evidence-based treatments for PTSD — including EMDR, CBT, and prolonged exposure — have the strongest research support.

Many people think trauma only applies to combat veterans, but that’s not true. Trauma can result from loss, betrayal, or chronic stress — and healing is possible with the right support.