One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the belief that trauma therapy begins with processing the trauma itself—as soon as someone feels mentally ready. Effective trauma therapy follows a phased approach to ensure safety, stability, and long-term, sustainable healing. In this post, we’ll walk you through the three essential phases of trauma treatment: Stabilization, Trauma Processing, and Integration.

EMDR therapy helps the brain process memories, and allows normal healing to resume.

Two of our favorite treatment approaches, EMDR therapy and Brainspotting Psychotherapy have both similarities and differences.