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IDEA in Phase One (Phase 1 Toolkit)

Attuning to IDEA needs and cultural context supports more accurate case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Guidelines for Treatment Planning (Phase 1 Toolkit)

This sample case follows the patient “Clara” through treatment planning in Phase One of EMDR therapy.

Issue-Driven Treatment Plan Worksheet (Phase 1 Toolkit)

Use this form to create an EMDR therapy treatment plan for the issues the client is hoping to address. Also see the video in this toolkit.

Yellow Flags (Phase 1 Toolkit)

Factors to keep an eye out for when planning for EMDR therapy with a client. Some require more resourcing or preparation before reprocessing.

BCE Questionnaire (Benevolent Childhood Experiences) (Phase 1 Toolkit)

BCEs are favorable experiences that occur during childhood (0-17 years), such as having social support and security.

ACE Questionnaire (Adverse Childhood Experiences) (Phase 1 Toolkit)

ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood (0-17 years), such as witnessing violence or experiencing food insecurity.

History Taking Timeline (Phase 1 Toolkit)

A visual timeline for organizing client history.

Client Handout (Phase 1 Toolkit)

An introductory handout on Phase One of EMDR therapy to share with your clients.

Issue-Driven Treatment Planning Video (Phase 1 Toolkit)

This video offers guidance and an example of issue-driven treatment planning during Phase One of EMDR therapy.

Getting Started with Phase One Video (Phase 1 Toolkit)

This quick video introduction offers guidance for orienting yourself to Phase One of EMDR therapy and structuring early client sessions.

Healing the Unseen: EMDR Therapy for Invisible Grief

In this powerful episode, we delve into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can aid in processing invisible grief—the quiet, unspoken losses…

EMDR Therapy for Anger Management

In this episode with Holly Forman-Patel, LMFT, LPC, we explore how EMDR therapy is used to help people understand & manage anger at its root.

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