EMDR Target Sequence & Memory Reprocessing 2

Question 1

In EMDR, what does the term 'touchstone memory' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The earliest or most representative memory that underlies a maladaptive belief

Answer

A touchstone memory is the earliest or most representative memory linked to a maladaptive belief, often targeted first in a memory cluster.

Question 2

When using the Floatback Technique in EMDR, the therapist asks the client to:

Accepted Answer

Focus on the body sensation and negative cognition and let the mind drift back to an earlier memory

Answer

The Floatback Technique guides the client to hold the current disturbance and negative cognition while allowing the mind to drift back to earlier related memories.

Question 3

Which factor most commonly determines the ORDER in which targets are processed in a complex trauma case?

Accepted Answer

Clinician judgment guided by case conceptualization and client readiness

Answer

Target order in complex trauma is guided by clinician judgment and thorough case conceptualization, balancing stabilization needs and thematic memory clusters.

Question 4

After a successful EMDR reprocessing session, a client's SUD drops to 0. The NEXT appropriate step is:

Accepted Answer

Begin installation of the positive cognition

Answer

When SUD reaches 0 and the channel appears clear, the therapist moves to Phase 5 (Installation) to strengthen the positive cognition (PC).

Question 5

What is the significance of 'feeder memories' in EMDR target sequencing?

Accepted Answer

They are earlier memories that feed the charge into a current target, blocking full reprocessing

Answer

Feeder memories are earlier associated memories that maintain the disturbance in a current target; identifying them allows the therapist to address the true root.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR Target Sequence & Memory Reprocessing 2