When your child begins EMDR therapy for kids, you might expect to see steady progress and clear signs of improvement after each session. Instead, you may notice changes in their behavior that feel confusing or even concerning. Sometimes, children show increased anxiety, mood swings, or other symptoms between sessions. Other times, they seem calm and unaffected. Both reactions are normal parts of the healing process.

Allowing children to engage in "violent" play, within appropriate boundaries, can be a crucial aspect of their development.