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Therapy type guide

EMDR Therapy: what to ask before starting

EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy approach that should be delivered by appropriately trained clinicians after careful assessment and preparation.

What sessions may include

History taking
Preparation and stabilization
Target planning
Bilateral stimulation
Follow-up processing

May help users explore

Trauma symptoms
PTSD-related distress
Some anxiety patterns

Questions to ask

What EMDR training does the clinician have?
How is stabilization handled?
What happens if sessions feel overwhelming?
How is safety assessed?

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