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Full Packet (Phase 1 Toolkit)

A toolkit designed to help EMDR therapists gather comprehensive client information and assess readiness for EMDR treatment.

Top phase one EMDR therapy tips such as assess client readiness, create a timeline, build a therapeutic alliance, ask about intersectionality.

Here are some common challenges that you might face during Phase One and some ideas of how to handle them.

Wrap up with a recap of essential concepts and tools to reinforce learning and help you confidently move forward into Phase Two.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Common tools and questionnaires for screening and assessment for PTSD, anxiety, depression and more during phase one.

Impact of Event Scale – Revised (IES-R), a self-report measure used to assess distress caused by traumatic events.