For all of us, unprocessed memories are generally the basis of negative responses, attitudes and behaviour's. Processed memories, on the other hand, are the basis of adaptive positive responses, attitudes and behaviours.

EMDR therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help process distressing or traumatic experiences that may still impact today. 

Often, difficult memories can become "stuck," triggering intense emotions, physical sensations, or negative beliefs long after the original event has occurred.  EMDR helps these memories become "unstuck" reducing the emotional intensity and being stored more adaptively.  

 While the memory itself doesn't disappear, it often transforms into something that can be recalled without feeling overwhelmed.

Everyone experiences EMDR therapy differently. Some individuals notice that their memories become less distressing, while others describe feeling lighter, calmer, or less emotionally impacted by past events related to their treatment for trauma.