The holidays can be one of the most challenging times after loss. Thoughts from a grief therapist about what to expect and how to manage this time.

If you Google it, the AI assistant will tell you it stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy used to treat trauma, anxiety, and upsetting memories through bilateral stimulation.

Great, thanks so much, that clears it all up.

Allow me to explain in a more human focused way.

Let's start with a little understanding around trauma and how memories get stored in our brains.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you have probably heard of the 5 Stages of Grief. 

• Denial

• Anger

• Bargaining

• Depression

• Acceptance