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How EMDR Deactivates the Emotional Response to Traumatic Memories

Posted: April 8, 2026

When something overwhelming or traumatic happens, your brain doesn’t always process it the way it would a normal memory. Instead of being stored as “something that happened in the past,” it can stay active, almost like it’s frozen in time. That’s why certain memories can...

From Car Accidents to Childhood Sexual Abuse: Understanding the Many Forms of Trauma

Posted: March 16, 2026

Trauma can take many different forms. Some experiences are sudden and clearly frightening, such as a car accident, a serious medical event, or witnessing something distressing. Other experiences may occur earlier in life or over a longer period of time, such as emotional neglect, ongoing...