Economic insecurity, financial stress, and material hardship affect millions of people worldwide — and emerging evidence shows that financial hardship can itself function as a form of trauma, carrying serious mental-health consequences. When living with continuing financial instability, housing or food insecurity, worry about bills or medical costs, or repeated economic setbacks, many people experience chronic stress, despair, shame, or even post-traumatic stress symptoms. Fo

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process distressing memories and overcome various forms of trauma. It is widely used to treat PTSD, but it is also beneficial for an array of conditions and disorders. If you have decided to explore EMDR for your therapy needs, you may find yourself wondering what comes next. It is completely normal to feel confused or nervous about starting this process. EMDR is not your typ