What the Heck is EMDR?
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.
The “Stages” of Grief
Unless you've been living under a rock, you have probably heard of the 5 Stages of Grief.
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance