So we know what the 8 Phases of EMDR generally look like. Let’s explore the general flow of how these phases come together. **Gentle reminder: there is always nuance when it comes to case conceptualization for our clients. Depending on the client’s needs/history/background, this flow...
We’ve made it to the last phase of EMDR! Phase 8 is called Re-evaluation . Phase 8 is essentially the check-in at the beginning of the following session. This is where the clinician is catching up with the client, asking how things have been since...
Phase 7 of EMDR is called Closure . This phase is done at the end of every session, regardless if Phase 5 and Phase 6 are completed. During Closure, the client and clinician have the opportunity to talk about what was experienced in the reprocessing...
Phase 6 of EMDR is called Body Scan . This phase is typically transitioned to after reprocessing in Phase 4 has achieved a Subjective Unit of Disturbance (SUD) rating of 0 or an ecological rating (i.e., it makes sense that there is mild disturbance left)...