EMDR Study Guide 2026
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📋 EMDR Exam Format at a Glance
📚 EMDR Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample EMDR Questions & Answers
1. The ICD-11 requires which two components to be present alongside PTSD symptoms for a diagnosis of Complex PTSD?
ICD-11 CPTSD = standard PTSD criteria PLUS the Disturbances in Self-Organization (DSO) triad: affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, and relational disturbances.
2. What is the primary ethical obligation of a EMDR professional when a conflict of interest arises during emdr with children & adolescents activities?
The primary ethical obligation when a conflict of interest arises in emdr with children & adolescents is to disclose it to all relevant parties and, if necessary, recuse from the decision. This maintains professional integrity and stakeholder trust.
3. What is the recommended approach when using EMDR with survivors of domestic violence who are still in unsafe situations?
Safety is the prerequisite for trauma processing; clients still in abusive environments require safety planning and stabilization resources before EMDR trauma reprocessing begins.
4. What does the preparation phase in EMDR therapy involve?
The preparation phase involves establishing a therapeutic relationship, building trust, and teaching the patient relaxation techniques to manage emotional distress during processing.
5. When using EMDR with older adults, therapists should consider which age-related factor that may affect treatment?
Sensory limitations common in older adults, such as reduced vision or hearing, may necessitate switching from eye movements to tactile or auditory bilateral stimulation.
6. What is the primary ethical obligation of a EMDR professional when a conflict of interest arises during target sequence & memory reprocessing activities?
The primary ethical obligation when a conflict of interest arises in target sequence & memory reprocessing is to disclose it to all relevant parties and, if necessary, recuse from the decision. This maintains professional integrity and stakeholder trust.
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