TTC EMDR Therapy Protocols 2

Question 1

During the Desensitization phase of EMDR, what does the clinician ask the client to track simultaneously with the traumatic memory?

Accepted Answer

The dual attention stimulus (e.g., bilateral eye movements)

Answer

The Desensitization phase uses dual attention stimuli—such as bilateral eye movements—while the client holds the traumatic memory in mind to process it.

Question 2

Which EMDR phase specifically involves identifying the Negative Cognition (NC) and Positive Cognition (PC)?

Accepted Answer

Phase 3: Assessment

Answer

Phase 3 (Assessment) is where the clinician identifies the target image, Negative Cognition, Positive Cognition, emotions, body sensations, and baseline SUDS/VOC scores.

Question 3

The Validity of Cognition (VOC) scale in EMDR measures what on a 1–7 scale?

Accepted Answer

How true the Positive Cognition feels in the body

Answer

The VOC scale (1–7) measures how true the Positive Cognition feels to the client on a body/gut level, with 7 being completely true.

Question 4

In EMDR's Standard Protocol, what is the primary purpose of the Body Scan phase (Phase 6)?

Accepted Answer

To identify any residual physical tension or disturbance after Installation

Answer

Phase 6 (Body Scan) asks the client to scan their body while holding the target memory and Positive Cognition to identify any remaining somatic distress.

Question 5

When a client's SUDS does not decrease after several sets of BLS during Desensitization, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Looping or blocking

Answer

When processing stalls and SUDS remains elevated without movement, it is called looping or blocking, often requiring a cognitive interweave or protocol adjustment.

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TTC EMDR Therapy Protocols 2