Why This Book?

EMDR Made Simple offers an accessible, compassionate introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy — a trauma treatment modality known for helping survivors safely process painful memories. Dr. Jamie Marich, a longtime practitioner and trauma survivor herself, deconstructs EMDR in clear, practical language that empowers both therapists and trauma-impacted readers to understand how this method works and why it can be life-changing. It's both a guide and an invitation to deeper healing.

Who It’s For

• Therapists and clinicians seeking a trauma-informed introduction to EMDR
• Survivors curious about EMDR and how it might support their recovery
• Readers looking for science-backed, practical trauma therapies that integrate body, memory, and emotion

Big Takeaways

• EMDR helps the brain and body reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge.
• It can be tailored to different clients and trauma types — including dissociation, complex PTSD, and developmental trauma.
• Healing doesn’t require reliving everything — just creating the right conditions for the nervous system to release what it has held.

How It Can Help

For survivors exploring therapy options, EMDR Made Simple offers clarity and reassurance. It explains how trauma gets stored in the body and how EMDR, when done gently and safely, can help those memories lose their grip. The book also honors the complexity of trauma — recognizing that no method is one-size-fits-all — and encourages clients to approach EMDR at their own pace and with proper support.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• Best read in preparation for, or alongside, EMDR therapy — not as a stand-alone self-treatment guide.
• Discusses trauma responses, case examples, and nervous system regulation in approachable terms.
• Includes four adaptable EMDR pathways for working with different client needs and trauma presentations.