01/23/2026
Some losses don’t fade with time.
You may find yourself replaying moments, feeling waves of emotion that come out of nowhere, or feeling disconnected from both the pain and the good memories. You might wonder why grief still feels so intense, even months or years later.
There’s a reason for this.
Certain losses overwhelm the brain and nervous system, especially when the loss was sudden, traumatic, or deeply meaningful. When that happens, grief can get stuck rather than gradually integrating.
EMDR is a therapy that helps the brain process loss in a different way. Instead of reliving the pain over and over, many people find they can remember their loved one with less overwhelm and more sense of connection.
Research shows that EMDR can reduce intrusive memories, emotional intensity, and the feeling of being frozen in grief. People often report that the memories feel less sharp and that they can access both the sadness and the love without becoming overwhelmed.
EMDR does not take grief away.
It helps grief move.
If you’ve been carrying a loss that still feels heavy or unfinished, EMDR may offer a path forward that feels gentler and more natural than talking alone.
You don’t have to forget to heal.
