EMDR EMDR with Children & Adolescents 2

Question 1

Which developmental consideration is most important when selecting bilateral stimulation for young children in EMDR?

Accepted Answer

Choosing modalities that match the child's sensory preferences and developmental stage

Answer

Young children may respond better to tactile (tapping) or auditory stimulation rather than eye movements, so the clinician should match the modality to the child's preferences and developmental level.

Question 2

When using EMDR with a 6-year-old, which modification to the standard protocol is typically recommended?

Accepted Answer

Using shorter sets of bilateral stimulation with more frequent check-ins

Answer

Children have shorter attention spans and limited window of tolerance, so briefer BLS sets with frequent check-ins are recommended over longer adult-style processing rounds.

Question 3

In the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol Adapted for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-IGTP), what is the primary medium used with children?

Accepted Answer

Drawing and art activities

Answer

The EMDR-IGTP uses drawing as the primary medium, allowing children to externalize trauma imagery without requiring verbal articulation.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key indicator that an adolescent client is NOT yet ready to begin trauma processing phases in EMDR?

Accepted Answer

The adolescent lacks consistent affect regulation skills

Answer

Insufficient affect regulation skills indicate the client's window of tolerance is too narrow for trauma processing; stabilization must be strengthened first.

Question 5

When working with a child who dissociates during EMDR processing, the most appropriate immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop BLS, orient the child to the present, and use grounding techniques

Answer

Dissociation signals that the child has exceeded their window of tolerance; the therapist should stop BLS, ground the child in the present, and stabilize before continuing.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR EMDR with Children & Adolescents 2