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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