TTC EMDR Therapy Protocols 3

Question 1

The EMDR 'Three-Pronged Protocol' addresses which three time dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Past memories, present triggers, and future templates

Answer

EMDR's Three-Pronged Protocol targets past traumatic memories, current distressing triggers, and future-oriented templates for adaptive functioning.

Question 2

What is the recommended SUDS score that indicates successful completion of the Desensitization phase for a single target memory?

Accepted Answer

0 or 1

Answer

Desensitization is considered complete when the SUDS reaches 0 (or ecologically valid 1) for the target memory.

Question 3

In EMDR, the term 'ecological validity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A residual SUDS of 1 that is appropriate given real-world circumstances

Answer

Ecological validity means a SUDS of 1 is acceptable when maintaining some concern about the trauma is realistically adaptive (e.g., ongoing danger).

Question 4

Which phase of EMDR involves teaching the client containment strategies and a Safe/Calm Place exercise?

Accepted Answer

Phase 2: Preparation

Answer

Phase 2 (Preparation) focuses on building the therapeutic relationship, explaining EMDR, and teaching stabilization resources including the Safe/Calm Place exercise.

Question 5

The EMDR protocol for Recent Traumatic Events (RTE) differs from the Standard Protocol primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Targets the trauma narrative sequentially rather than the worst moment only

Answer

The Recent Traumatic Events Protocol processes the trauma narrative sequentially (from beginning to end) because the memory network is not yet consolidated.

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TTC EMDR Therapy Protocols 3