Understanding EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is designed to alleviate psychological distress, not just from trauma but also from everyday events that may have been distressful. Many people may not realize they're affected by past experiences until they notice triggers—emotional responses that seem out of context. The conversation highlights how awareness of trauma is just the first step, as much of it remains buried in the subconscious, often tied to earlier life experiences.