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What is it?

EMDR-GRIEF is a protocol designed to support individuals in navigating the profound impact of grief while honouring cherished memories and connections. Aspects of this approach can also be used to address trauma. Rooted in research and adapted from evidence-based protocols, EMDR-GRIEF leverages EMDR techniques to help you find peace and resilience as you move forward.

 

This approach respects the natural grieving process, understanding that healing requires fully experiencing and moving through the emotions of loss. Rather than bypassing grief, this therapy provides support when the journey feels overwhelming or you find yourself stuck. By addressing and processing deep emotional pain, EMDR-GRIEF helps to ease the intensity of grief while preserving the enduring bonds to loved ones. 

 

Who Is It For?
EMDR-GRIEF is for anyone experiencing loss of any kind—whether recent or long ago. This includes the loss of a loved one, a relationship through divorce, a pet, or even a sense of identity or purpose. It also extends to other significant life transitions, such as caregiver burnout, job loss, or even positive milestones like retirement or a child moving away for school. 

 

If your grief is still new, the therapy may begin with a focus on psychological first aid, providing immediate emotional support and stabilization until you are ready for deeper processing. If your grief is of a deceased loved one and trauma has already been processed, your clinician may offer the Enrichment phase of EMDR-GRIEF. Here, the focus is on calm and connection, finding meaning and hope as you move forward.

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What to Expect
EMDR-GRIEF meets you where you are in your journey, offering compassionate support tailored to your needs. During sessions, EMDR techniques like tapping or guided eye movements will support your healing by calming overwhelming emotions and creating space for personal growth. Many clients report a newfound sense of peace, clarity, and balance after sessions.

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The Role of After-Death Communication (ADC)
Throughout human history, people have documented experiences of sensing the presence of a loved one who has passed away. These natural and scientifically documented events called After-Death Communications (ADC) can occur in many forms—through a sense, a dream, or simply a deep awareness of their presence. During an EMDR-GRIEF session, you may spontaneously experience an ADC while processing your grief. These moments often feel vivid, emotional, and deeply comforting. Clients describe these experiences as a sense of connection to their loved one, sometimes accompanied by insight, a feeling of warmth, or even a clear sense of closure. While not everyone will have an ADC, when they occur, these experiences can bring profound relief and emotional insight, and contribute to the natural evolution of grief. Research shows that making meaning of these experiences helps individuals process loss, fostering personal growth and emotional healing.

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Do People Really Speak to the Dead in Session?
Many wonder if After-Death Communication means “talking to the dead.” The truth is, while we cannot scientifically prove communication with the deceased, we do know that ADC is a real experience—one that happens to about half the population, and likely even more when considering those who feel hesitant to admit it. 

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What is undeniable is the benefit: studies consistently show that people who experience ADC, especially in a safe and supportive environment, find them healing and transformative. ADC has been stigmatized or may contradict cultural beliefs, leading some to question their validity or possibly suppress their occurrence. EMDR-GRIEF provides a space where these experiences can be explored without judgment, helping you integrate meaning into your grief journey.