EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 5

Question 1

Which phase of EMDR would be most focused on if a therapist were treating a client with significant ego-state fragmentation or dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

Phase 2, with extended preparation, stabilization, and parts work before any trauma processing

Answer

Clients with significant dissociation require extended Phase 2 work—stabilization, psychoeducation, and ego-state communication—before active trauma processing is safe.

Question 2

The 'trauma touchstone' used at the beginning of each BLS set in Phase 4 refers to:

Accepted Answer

Briefly accessing the target image, negative cognition, and body sensation to activate the memory network before each set

Answer

At the start of each set, the therapist briefly directs the client back to the original image, NC, and body sensation to keep the memory network activated for processing.

Question 3

In the context of EMDR, what is a 'feeder memory'?

Accepted Answer

An early childhood memory that contributed to the formation of a current negative cognition or maladaptive belief

Answer

Feeder memories are earlier experiences that 'feed' the negative belief driving the current target; processing them often unlocks stalled processing.

Question 4

According to EMDRIA guidelines, what is the minimum acceptable VoC score at the end of successful EMDR Phase 5 (Installation)?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

A VoC of 7 (completely true) is the target for successful installation, though ecological checks may allow a slightly lower score if fully justified.

Question 5

A therapist using EMDR with a combat veteran notices that processing a helicopter crash memory continuously loops back to a childhood abuse incident. This best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A shared memory network where earlier trauma underlies the current target

Answer

Memory networks are associatively linked; current trauma often connects to earlier experiences that share the same negative cognition or affect.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 5