Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is unlike virtually any form of therapy you’ll encounter. Yes, it involves talking, exploring, and reframing, but it also takes things in some very unexpected directions.

Intergenerational trauma or ruptures in important family relationships can leave you feeling unmoored, lost, and distressed. Maybe several generations of your family have all struggled with the same problems, and you’re struggling to break the cycle.