EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy designed to help people heal from traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It’s like your brain has a “stuck” button after a difficult experience, and EMDR helps “unstick” it, so you can feel better.

Instead of talking a lot about the trauma, you focus on a memory or a feeling, and the therapist helps you by guiding your eyes back and forth or using other forms of bilateral stimulation (like tapping). This helps your brain process the memory in a less distressing way. It’s not hypnosis or anything strange—it’s just a way to help your brain relax and work through old, stuck feelings in a safe way.

This approach focuses on helping the brain work through disturbing memories in a way that makes them feel less scary or painful. EMDR has been shown to be especially helpful for those suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional issues caused by trauma. It's a simple, but powerful way to help the brain heal and move forward.