Straightforward, human answers about EMDR therapy, trauma, and healing. Written for anyone considering therapy, or supporting someone who is.
Our goal for this space is simple: therapy works better when you know what to expect. We are building a free library of plain-language guides, recommended reading, and trusted links so you can walk into your first session informed and confident. No jargon, no pressure, and no login required. New resources are added regularly.
Guides and articles
What Is EMDR? A Plain-Language IntroductionEMDR is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that helps your brain finish processing stuck memories. What it is, what happens in a…Read the articleUnderstanding Trauma: How the Brain Holds Difficult ExperiencesTrauma is not about the event. It is about what your brain and body do with an overwhelming experience. Here is what…Read the articleWhat to Expect in Your First EMDR SessionWhat actually happens in EMDR therapy, from the first conversation through preparation and reprocessing, at a pace that works for you.Read the articleHow to Choose an EMDR TherapistWhat training to look for, what to ask in a first phone call, and how to weigh fit. A practical guide to…Read the articleEMDR Myths and FactsIt is not hypnosis, it does not erase memories, and you do not have to retell your story in detail. Six common…Read the articleDoes Online EMDR Therapy Work?Yes, for many people online EMDR works well. What the research says, how eye movements adapt to video, and how to decide…Read the articleHow Long Does EMDR Therapy Take?How many EMDR sessions will you need? Honest ranges, what affects the timeline, and why the preparation phase is time well spent.Read the articleEMDR for Childhood Trauma in AdultsWhy do childhood experiences still shape your life decades later? Learn how EMDR therapy approaches old memories, gently and at your pace.Read the articleEMDR vs Talk Therapy: What Makes It DifferentHow is EMDR different from regular talk therapy? A plain-language look at what each does well and why many people use both.Read the article
Recommended reading
Deborah S. Kennard
A practical guide to the unresolved trauma that often drives chronic anger, and the somatic and attachment-focused skills that help it heal.
Francine Shapiro
Self-help techniques from the originator of EMDR therapy, written for general readers.
Bessel van der Kolk
The landmark book on how trauma lives in the body, and how healing happens.
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