When people first hear about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), their initial reaction is often skepticism. How can something as simple as moving your eyes back and forth while thinking about a traumatic memory possibly help heal deep emotional wounds?

When we think about trauma, we often focus on its devastating effects—the sleepless nights, the flashbacks, the ways it can shatter our sense of safety and self. This focus is important and valid because trauma's impact is real and profound.