When He Pulls Away: A Guide for Partners of Struggling Men
13 January 2026
Why do men pull away when they face mental health challenges? We go over why in this guide for partners of struggling men.
EMDR at The Shop helps your brain reprocess difficult memories so you don’t lose your grip on everyday life. It’s a structured, supportive approach that doesn’t require you to relive trauma in full detail.
We move at your pace, creating safety and trust before anything else. The goal is to reduce emotional triggers, build resilience, and help you feel more grounded in the present.
This service is especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, and long-standing emotional patterns that make you feel stuck.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy used for trauma, distressing memories, and experiences that still feel “stuck.” It’s for men and first responders who deal with flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, overreacting, or feeling constantly on edge. EMDR can help the brain process what happened in a safer, more manageable way without the need to relive every detail. The desired outcome is a reduced emotional charge around past events and a greater sense of safety and stability in the present.
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