Shirli H. Libet MS LMFT, Sharing insights on mental health & wellness

01/20/2026

Inside the mind during EMDR.

Many people think EMDR should feel linear or controlled. It usually is not. What happens in the mind can feel random, emotional, and physical, and that is part of the healing.

During EMDR, the brain begins to make new connections. Random thoughts or memories may appear, even ones that seem unrelated. Images can show up as pictures, scenes, or flashes. Sometimes they are clear, sometimes vague.

Big emotions often rise and fall. This does not mean you are getting worse. It means the memory is losing its charge and moving through the nervous system instead of staying stuck.

The body is also involved. You may notice tightness, heat, heaviness, movement, or other sensations. These are signs the nervous system is processing, not something to fight or stop.

Over time, the memory starts to feel more distant. Calmer. Like it happened in the past and is no longer happening now. This is what resolution can feel like.

If your EMDR sessions feel messy, emotional, or unpredictable, you are likely doing it right.

If you are curious about EMDR or wondering if this process fits you, learning what to expect can make it feel less scary and more empowering.

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01/16/2026

Of course. Here is a clear, self-explained version, still short and easy to understand.

If your reactions feel bigger than the moment, your nervous system may be holding on to past experiences.

EMDR is a therapy that helps the brain process stressful or overwhelming memories that were never fully resolved. When this happens, the body can react as if the past is still happening.

In EMDR, we often see four themes underneath these reactions: feeling responsible for everything, difficulty feeling safe, feeling stuck or without choices, and feeling disconnected from others.

EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so the present feels calmer and more manageable.

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01/03/2026

11/28/2025

What You May Notice During EMDR Reprocessing
Many people think EMDR is about “thinking hard” or trying to remember every detail. It is actually the opposite. Your brain does the work on its own because the memories stayed unfiled and stuck in the system.

When something in the present carries a similar feeling or theme, the brain links it, and the body reacts as if the old moment is happening again. This is why you may notice emotions, sensations, images, or memories pop up during reprocessing. Your system is trying to make sense of old material that never got sorted.

EMDR helps the brain finally file these memories in the right place so the body can stop reacting to them as danger. This is why things often feel lighter after reprocessing. They are no longer stuck, and your nervous system does not have to stay on alert.

If you are curious about EMDR or want to understand what may happen in a session, save this post and reach out with questions.

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11/25/2025

HOW BILATERAL STIMULATION WORKS?
EMDR looks gentle from the outside, but inside the brain a lot is happening. Your visual shows it perfectly, so here is the short version your audience needs.
When we use BLS: eye movements, tapping, or tones, we activate both sides of the brain at the same time. This helps the brain shift a stuck memory into a more adaptive place. It is very similar to how your brain works during REM sleep.
As the sets continue, people usually notice:
• Thoughts changing; it feels different now
• Emotions moving; rising or lowering
• Body sensations shifting; breath deepens, heaviness releases
• Memories becoming less sharp; the story feels farther away and less charged
The goal is simple: reduce the emotional intensity while your brain keeps the learning and the insight.
If you want to understand EMDR or start the process together, reach out anytime.

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11/04/2025

לפעמים השקט שאחרי המלחמה הוא הכי רועש
אחרי חודשים של דריכות, אחריות וכוננות מתמשכת חיילים רבים חוזרים הביתה ומרגישים כלום
לא שמחה, לא הקלה, רק ריקנות

זה לא בהכרח דיכאון
לעיתים זו תגובה ביולוגית טבעית של הגוף שמתרוקן מאדרנלין אחרי תקופה ארוכה של הישרדות

במאמר החדש שלי אני מסבירה מה קורה לגוף ולנפש של חיילים אחרי לחימה ממושכת
איך מזהים דלדול לעומת דיכאון ולמה חשוב להבין שמה שנראה כחולשה הוא בעצם תהליך ריפוי טבעי

אפשר לאהוב את המדינה, להיות גאים ולומר גם אני מותש
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מ'לוחם חיוני' לבלתי נראה – המסע השקט של חיילים אחרי המלחמה
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10/22/2025

Are you looking for a way to release some of the trauma in your life?
Here’s a simple explanation of what EMDR therapy is.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. During EMDR, the therapist guides you to recall a difficult memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation such as eye movements, tones, or gentle taps.

This process helps your brain reprocess the memory so it no longer feels as intense or overwhelming. Instead of the trauma continuing to influence your emotions and reactions in the present, EMDR helps your mind connect it to the past—where it belongs—allowing you to feel calmer, safer, and more in control.

EMDR is not only for major trauma but also for anxiety, emotional pain, grief, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. It helps you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

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10/22/2025

אתה מחפש דרך לשחרר חלק מהטראומה מהחיים שלך?
כאן תמצא הסבר בעברית על מהו טיפול EMDR.

טיפול EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (הקהיה ועיבוד מחדש באמצעות תנועות עיניים) הוא שיטה ממוקדת ומבוססת מחקר לעיבוד חוויות קשות או טראומטיות. במהלך הטיפול המטפל מנחה את המטופל להיזכר בזיכרון מציק תוך כדי גירוי דו־צדדי: תנועות עיניים, צלילים או טפיחות קלות.
המטרה היא לעזור למוח לעבד מחדש את הזיכרון, כך שיאבד מהעומס הרגשי שלו ויהפוך לפחות כואב.

במקום שהטראומה תמשיך להשפיע עליך באופן לא מודע, המוח לומד לשייך אותה לעבר ולחוות את ההווה בביטחון ובשלווה רבה יותר.
טיפול EMDR מתאים לא רק לשורדי טראומות גדולות, אלא גם לאנשים שמתמודדים עם חרדה, כאב רגשי, תחושת תקיעות, או דפוסים שחוזרים על עצמם ומגבילים את החיים.

למידע נוסף על טיפול EMDR וחיזוק הנפש שלך:
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09/10/2025

EMDR: Navigating the High and Low Zones of Trauma Recovery
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps people process traumatic memories using eye movements.
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