Technological Preparation for Online EMDR

These recommendations on technological preparation for online EMDR are based on two EMDR therapists’ experiences offering online EMDR.

Article Abstract

“Due to COVID-19, many practitioners are looking for clear recommendations to safely and immediately shift into online service delivery. As the coronavirus speeds up, we are being called on to slow down. We hope that these recommendations help you to slow down and find your grounding as you make this transition. This recommendation sheet is based on our experiences offering online EMDR, and the recent guidelines published by EMDRIA. ”

Includes sections:

• Changes to Telehealth in Response to Covid-19
• Recommended Options for Telehealth Platforms
• Providing Visual BLS via Telehealth
• Providing Tactile BLS via Therapist-Guided, Client-Administered Tapping
• Providing Auditory BLS via Telehealth
• Providing Client-Managed (but Therapist-Guided) Programs or Apps on Separate Device
• Safety Planning and Suicide Prevention
• Stable Internet
• Informed Consent Information and Resources
• Additional Considerations

—Description from publisher

Article Access

Open Access

Marchand, J. & Hogg, R. (2020, April 8). Technological Preparation for Online EMDR.