What to Expect During EMDR Therapy: Before, During, and After a Session

A calm therapy office prepared for an EMDR session with comfortable chairs and natural light

What to Expect During EMDR Therapy: Before, During, and After a Session By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. If you are considering EMDR therapy, you can expect a structured process that begins with preparation, not immediate trauma processing. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is used most often for PTSD and trauma-related […]

What Should You Tell Yourself After a Poor Night’s Sleep?

Woman lying awake in bed looking worried after a poor night's sleep while her partner sleeps beside her

By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. What Should You Tell Yourself After a Poor Night’s Sleep? If you slept poorly last night, one of the worst things you can do is start the day with unrealistic expectations. Many people try to motivate themselves by saying, “I’m going to have an incredible day” or “I’m going to […]