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Whether you're trying to understand how trauma affects the brain, exploring EMDR therapy, or deciding whether an EMDR intensive may be right for you, these evidence-informed trauma recovery articles are designed to help you make informed decisions about trauma healing.

How to Calm Your Nervous System After Trauma

Many people believe trauma only affects someone immediately after a frightening or overwhelming experience.

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EMDR Intensives, Trauma & PTSD Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD, LPC, MAC EMDR Intensives, Trauma & PTSD Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD, LPC, MAC

Why Longer Trauma Sessions Can Work Differently Than Weekly Therapy

Longer trauma therapy sessions do not work differently simply because they are longer.

They can create opportunities for deeper nervous system engagement, sustained trauma processing, and adaptive information integration that may be difficult to achieve within shorter, weekly interrupted sessions.

For some people, the issue is not a lack of motivation, insight, or effort. The issue may be whether there is enough uninterrupted time for the brain and nervous system to…

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