Learn how trauma affects the brain, body, and senses—and how EMDR therapists can apply the Adaptive Information Processing model, somatic resources, and preparation strategies to improve trauma therapy outcomes.

Ever wonder why certain thoughts, emotions, or body reactions seem to come out of nowhere? This blog explores how past experiences—especially those left unprocessed—can quietly shape our present-day reactions, beliefs, and symptoms. Using the metaphor of a tree, Kelly gently unpacks the connection between our history and our healing, offering insight and compassion for the parts of us still holding onto pain from the past.