EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive negative cognition appropriate for Phase 3 targeting?

Accepted Answer

'I am permanently damaged'

Answer

Negative cognitions in EMDR are present-tense, self-referential irrational beliefs (e.g., 'I am permanently damaged'), not descriptions of past events or current emotions.

Question 2

The standard length of a bilateral stimulation set in Phase 4 is approximately:

Accepted Answer

24–36 passes or tones, though it varies by client response

Answer

Sets typically consist of 24–36 bilateral movements, but clinicians adjust length based on the client's processing and level of activation.

Question 3

When a client dissociates during Phase 4, the recommended immediate response is:

Accepted Answer

Stop BLS, use grounding techniques to help the client return to the present, and assess stability before resuming

Answer

Dissociation signals dysregulation; the therapist should stop BLS and ground the client before deciding whether to continue processing.

Question 4

What does a 'channel' refer to in EMDR processing terminology?

Accepted Answer

A stream of associated memories, emotions, or sensations that emerge during BLS

Answer

A channel is the associative pathway of related memories, images, thoughts, or sensations that surface spontaneously during bilateral stimulation.

Question 5

If a client reports a SUD of 0 but the VoC remains at 5 after installation attempts, the therapist should consider:

Accepted Answer

Checking for blocking beliefs or additional feeder memories that may be interfering with full VoC

Answer

A stalled VoC despite zero SUD often signals blocking beliefs, secondary gains, or an unprocessed feeder memory that requires targeting.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 4