Sage Session: An Introduction to EMDR and Talk Therapy
Tuesday, October 6th 2026
Gain a clearer understanding of EMDR, how it works, and how it can be used alongside talk therapy or as a standalone treatment to support clients healing from trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) gets talked about a lot, but it is not always explained clearly. In this coffee chat, we’ll break down what EMDR is, what clients can expect from the process, and how it can complement talk therapy.
What You'll Learn:
- Gain a foundational understanding of EMDR and how it works.
- Learn how to explain EMDR to clients in clear, easy to understand terms.
- Determine whether a client may be a good candidate for EMDR treatment.
Facilitated by
Shelby (she/her) is a therapist who works with clients ranging from ages 10–65, using a trauma-informed approach and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to support trauma recovery. EMDR can be used to treat a range of disorders, but was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.