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Advanced Techniques in EMDR: Mastering Bilateral Stimulation

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1.  EMDR has ________ phases. No 3 bilateral 8

2.  Bilateral Stimulation induces an altered brain state that: Causes a spike in adrenaline Modifies the behavior of the information processing system Causes a release of Cortisol Causes neurotransmitter fluctuation

3.  Which of the following is an example of bilateral stimulation techniques in EMDR? Finger/Eye Movements Pauses Visual Tones Smells

4.  A ___________ BLS speed should be used to help calm the brain. Fast and Slow Moderate Slow Auditory

5.  The assessment worksheet includes which of the following? 8 phases TICES 3 prongs TICES, SUDS, and VOC

6.  The negative cognition phrase in the assessment worksheet: Are words that express the negative belief about the client NOW Are words that express the negative belief about the client THEN Are words that express how the client thinks about the clinician Are words that express how the client thinks about life

7.  The target is: What picture represents the worst part Incident chosen for focus Emotion felt now Sensation felt now

8.  Phase four includes: Activation, BLS, reprocessing, focus on SUDS, and check in’s Adaptive, BLS, focus on VOC Adaptive, BLS, focus on VOC, and check in’s Activation, BLS, focus on VOC, and check in’s

9.  When SUDS are at a __________, the therapist can move on to phase 5. 0 1 5 10

10.  EMDR-trained and skilled clinicians are taught to: Get in the way Refrain from redirecting the client Know how to redirect the client Do therapy with the client