# Why Clients Skip Their Second EMDR Session (And What It's Telling You)

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Podcast: [Self Careapist Therapist Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-careapist-therapist-podcast-7379333)
Published: 2026-05-13T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Moments of hesitation after a first EMDR session often signal that meaningful work has already begun. In this episode of The Self Careapist Therapist, I break down what’s really happening when clients feel unsure about continuing EMDR after their first session. I walk through common reactions like exhaustion, vivid dreams, confusion, and the sense that something shifted without fully understanding why. I also talk about how to respond clinically. Sometimes it’s about better debri...

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