The holiday season can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and trauma, especially if unresolved memories or family dynamics resurface. EMDR therapy can provide significant relief by helping individuals address and heal from these deep-seated issues.

Your nervous system is like a messaging system in your body. It's made up of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This system helps your body communicate and respond to what's happening around you.

Emotional numbness is a state in which you don’t feel or express emotions. It’s known as a process of shutting out or dismissing any emotions or feelings. Similar to anxiety, emotional numbness can be a common and temporary feeling. Typically, emotional numbness is cued in a similar way as a trauma response.