EMDR 101: Free Informational Webinar

One of the most common things people say when they're considering EMDR therapy is some version of: I'm not sure this will work for me because I can't really remember what happened.

The memory is hazy. Or partial. Or there's no narrative at all, just a feeling, a physical response, a vague sense that something is wrong without a clear story attached to it.

That concern makes sense. It's also based on a misunderstanding of how EMDR works, and more broadly, of how trauma is stored.

Grief is not a pathology. It does not follow a schedule. It does not resolve on anyone else's timeline.

Some days it feels manageable. Other days a smell, a photograph, or a song pulls everything back. That is normal. That is what grief does.

What is less normal is when grief gets stuck.

Curious about EMDR therapy? Our trauma therapists answer the 10 questions they hear most often, from how it works to what to expect in a session.

Clients often tell their EMDR therapist, “I felt calm during that set,” only to realize later that they were actually numb or starting to dissociate. These states can feel similar in the moment, but they affect trauma therapy very differently. Understanding the distinction helps you communicate with your EMDR therapist, stay grounded in session, and get the most benefit from EMDR therapy.