If you're considering EMDR therapy or have recently started, you may have heard your therapist mention "Adaptive Information Processing" or "AIP." Understanding this concept can help you better understand how EMDR therapy works and why it's so effective for healing from trauma and distressing life experiences. What Is Adaptive Information Processing? According to EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association) and EMDRIA Canada, Adaptive Infor

What Is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based trauma therapy used to help people heal from distressing experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation —such as eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones—to help the brain reprocess painful memories so they feel less overwhelming. Mental health professionals widely recognize and use EMDR within their practices. The EMDR International Association (EMD

If you’re considering EMDR therapy, you might be wondering what the actual process looks like. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-informed therapy that helps your brain process difficult experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming, intrusive, or “stuck.” EMDR isn’t about reliving trauma—it’s about helping your system complete the healing it was never given the chance to finish. Here’s a quick, straightforward look at the phases we move thr