EMDR therapy is a powerful approach to healing trauma that helps your brain process stuck memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses techniques like bilateral stimulation, memory reprocessing, and future templates to support lasting change. It’s not a miracle cure, but for many, it’s a game-changer in reclaiming a sense of safety and resilience.

Stephanie Foo’s memoir What My Bones Know offers a raw, powerful look at living with complex PTSD. From her candid accounts of trauma to the importance of finding the right therapist, Foo shows that healing is never one-size-fits-all. In this review, I explore the book’s key themes, why therapy fit matters, and how approaches like EMDR and IFS can support recovery while honoring that the path to healing is always deeply personal.