EmEase offers two main approaches to processing: Quick Sessions and Target Sessions. Each serves a different purpose and can be valuable at different times in your healing journey. This guide explains both options and helps you decide which is right for your current needs.
Understanding the Two Approaches
Target Sessions
What they are: Processing sessions focused on a specific target you've previously created and saved in your Journey.
How they work:
You select an existing target from your Journey list
You rate your current distress level for that specific target
You process with that target in mind throughout the session
After the session, you update the distress rating for that target
Your progress is tracked in the target's history
Quick Sessions
What they are: Spontaneous processing sessions without selecting a pre-defined target.
How they work:
You choose "Quick Session" instead of selecting a target
You rate your current general distress level
You process whatever comes to mind during the session
After the session, you rate your post-session distress
You can record insights, but they aren't linked to a specific target
When to Use Target Sessions
Target Sessions are ideal when:
You have a specific issue you want to address systematically
You want to track progress on a particular memory or concern
You've prepared mentally to work on a specific target
You're following a structured approach to your healing journey
You want comprehensive records of your progress over time
Benefits of Target Sessions:
Creates continuity between sessions
Provides clear metrics to track improvement
Helps maintain focus during processing
Builds a detailed history of your work on specific issues
Allows you to see patterns in what helps reduce distress
When to Use Quick Sessions
Quick Sessions are ideal when:
Something is bothering you right now that you haven't created a target for
You're not sure what to focus on but feel the need to process
You want to process without preparation or detailed target creation
You're feeling generally activated rather than triggered by something specific
You want to experiment with the processing experience
Benefits of Quick Sessions:
Lower barrier to entry—no target creation required
Allows for spontaneous processing of what's most present
Useful for "emotional first aid" when something unexpected arises
Can reveal connections or issues you hadn't considered for targets
Often feels less formal and more flexible
Combining Both Approaches
Many users benefit from using both approaches in their healing journey:
Start with Quick Sessions to become comfortable with the process
Create Targets for issues that emerge repeatedly in Quick Sessions
Use Target Sessions for systematic work on important issues
Return to Quick Sessions when you need flexibility or immediate relief
Starting Either Type of Session
To start a Target Session:
Tap the Session tab
Select a target from your list
Continue with session setup
To start a Quick Session:
Tap the Session tab
Select Quick Session at the top of your target list
Continue with session setup
After Your Session
After a Target Session:
Your post-session ratings and insights are saved to that target's history
You can view progress in the target details screen
The target's distress chart will update with your new rating
After a Quick Session:
Your session is recorded in your general session history
You can review insights in your session history
Consider creating a new target if the same theme emerges in multiple quick sessions
Recommended Approach for Beginners
If you're new to EmEase:
Start with 2-3 Quick Sessions to get comfortable with the process
Create your first target based on what emerged during those sessions
Try a Target Session with your new target
Continue using both approaches as needed
Remember that both approaches are valuable tools in your healing journey. The "best" approach is simply the one that meets your current needs.
Whether you choose Quick Sessions or Target Sessions, remember that processing is not about "doing it right"—it's about creating space for your natural healing capacity to engage.