Once an adequate history has been taken, a Target Sequence Plan has been developed, and skills and techniques have been resourced, a client is then ready to begin the reprocessing phases of EMDR. First stop: Phase 3 . Phase 3 of EMDR is called Activation...
The last of the EMDR Phase 2 techniques we will be exploring include the Protector, Nurturing, and Wise Figures . These figures are pulled from Laurel Parnell’s work on Attachment-Focused EMDR. These figures can be called to mind when an additional sense of security, nurturing,...
Moving right along with EMDR Phase 2 techniques! This next technique we will visit is Light Stream . Light Stream is similar to a somatic, or body-based, guided meditation. This technique may help increase feelings of relaxation or reduce tension in the body. Light Stream...
The Inner Peaceful Place technique is another possible resource and skill that may be taught in Phase 2 of EMDR . Similar to the Container technique , Inner Peaceful Place is a mental imagery-based tool that can be used inside and outside of sessions. This...