Ep 10 Adopting the 8 Phases of EMDR to the EMDR Intensive Model: Phase 3

Future Template Parent Podcast | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists

Welcome to the second episode of my mini-series focusing on how the eight phases of EMDR can be adapted for the EMDR intensive model! In the previous episode, I discussed phase one - history taking and treatment planning, and phase two - resourcing and preparation. So if you missed that episode, make sure to listen to it before you dive into today's episode.

Now, let's get into the good stuff! Today I talk about phase three - assessment and phase four - desensitization, how you can modify these phases, and what they look like applied during EMDR intensives. Join me as I share with you my personal experience of adapting the eight phases of EMDR, how you can make EMDR your own while staying true to the standard protocol, different strategies to pre-desensitize clients, handle stuck processing, and much more!

Topics covered in this episode:

1. How can we modify the assessment and desensitization phases in EMDR for the EMDR intensive model?
2. The flexibility of EMDR intensives and tailoring the approach to the client's needs.
3. What to do when you or your client feels stuck during desensitization.
4. How can switching bilateral stimulation (BLS) or offering choices to the client help in these situations?
5. My go-to interweaves and how I utilize them effectively during EMDR intensives.

Connect with Carolyn:

• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

Related episodes:

• Episode 8: EMDR Intensives Made Easy: Using the Recent Traumatic Event Protocol
• Episode 9: Adapting The 8 Phases of EMDR to the EMDR Intensive Model: Phases 1 & 2

Quote:

“I'm definitely of the mind that EMDR is an entire approach to treatment. It's not an intervention, it's a modality.” - Carolyn