EMDR Cognitive Interweaves & Blocked Processing 2

Question 1

What does the term 'looping' mean in the context of EMDR reprocessing?

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The client repeatedly returns to the same material without measurable change

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The therapist repeats the same bilateral stimulation set multiple times

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The client moves from one trauma to another without completing any

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The therapist cycles through multiple targets in a single session

Question 2

A 'safety interweave' in EMDR is most appropriate when:

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The client remains convinced they are in danger even though the threat is past

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The client blames themselves for the traumatic event

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The client feels they had no choices during the trauma

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The client's SUD reaches zero but the PC validity remains low

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'choices' interweave?

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'What choices do you have now as an adult that you didn't have as a child?'

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'How old were you when this happened, and was it your fault?'

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'Notice that you are safe here in this room right now.'

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'What do you want your life to look like five years from now?'

Question 4

What is a 'blocking belief' in EMDR therapy?

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An unresolved maladaptive belief that prevents full processing of a traumatic memory

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A negative cognition selected at the beginning of EMDR targeting

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A therapist's preconception about the client's trauma history

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A belief installed during the installation phase of EMDR

Question 5

When a client's SUDS score stays the same across multiple sets of BLS with no association shifts, the therapist should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

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Immediately installing a positive cognition using the VoC scale

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Changing the BLS modality or speed

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Introducing a cognitive interweave

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Checking for feeder memories or blocking beliefs

Question 6

A 'feeder memory' in EMDR refers to:

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An earlier memory that is blocking the processing of the current target

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A future-oriented memory used in the future template protocol

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A memory accessed during the resourcing phase for stabilization

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A memory identified during the client history phase but not yet targeted

Question 7

After using a cognitive interweave, if the client shows no new associations, the therapist should:

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Try a different interweave or adjust the bilateral stimulation

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End the session and return the client to a safe place

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Proceed directly to Phase 5 installation

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Request a psychiatric consultation before continuing