If you’ve ever grappled with trauma, you know how it can cast a long shadow over your life. Intense dreams, flashbacks, and anxiety can make everyday tasks feel insurmountable. While traditional talk therapy and medications are essential, there’s another powerful tool: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Codependency is a relational pattern where individuals prioritize others’ needs over their own, often to their detriment. While it doesn’t always stem directly from trauma, there’s a strong association between the two. Let’s explore this connection.