How do I feel right now?
Name a feeling or physical sensation before and after a practice. It’s okay if it changes, stays the same, or feels hard to describe.
Reflection, without pressure
Your journey doesn’t
need a deadline.
Some days will feel different. Others may not. Reflection gives you a way to notice your experience, without turning it into a performance.
Small observations count
Start with what you notice.
These are prompts for your own reflection, not promised outcomes or a clinical scorecard.
What felt supportive?
Notice your pace, surroundings, and choices. Pausing, shortening a session, or choosing rest can all be useful things to record.
What do I need next?
Consider an ordinary next step: water, a walk, time with someone you trust, or a conversation with your clinician.
A record, not a verdict
Your check-ins tell part
of the story.
A number can help describe a moment, but it cannot explain the whole of your wellbeing. Use ratings alongside your notes and everyday experience. They are not a diagnosis or proof that a treatment has worked.
Look for context, not a perfect line.
Return to your saved sessions when you want to reflect. You might notice a recurring situation, a time of day, or something that made a practice more comfortable.
Changes outside the app matter, too. Sleep, relationships, health, and stressful events can affect how a day feels. A single before-and-after rating should not carry the weight of deciding whether you are doing well.
A useful note can be simple.“I felt tired today. A shorter practice suited me. Next time I’d like a quieter room.”
No promised result. No fixed schedule.
People’s experiences vary. EMDRJourney does not promise symptom reduction, a particular number of sessions, or a timeline for recovery. You do not need to make difficult memories feel resolved to complete a check-in.
If you’re receiving professional care, discuss what meaningful progress would look like for you with your clinician.
Sometimes the next step is more support.
If a practice leaves you distressed, disconnected, or less able to manage daily life, stop and reach out to a qualified mental health professional. There is no need to continue in order to finish a sequence.
Bring your observations to the conversation if that feels helpful. Your clinician can help make sense of them and consider the right care with you.
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