What Is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 27/02/2026 in EMDR, Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that helps the brain process and integrate distressing memories, so they no longer feel overwhelming in the present. EMDR is based on the understanding that our brains have a natural ability to heal—but sometimes that process gets interrupted. How the Brain Stores Memories When we experience something stressful or traumatic, the brain doesn’t always process the memory in the same way it does other everyday ordinary experiences. Normally, memories are integrated across different parts of the brain—connecting emotions, thoughts, body sensations, and meaning. However, during overwhelming experiences, this process can… Read More Here!