6Quick-Reference Chart: EMDR’s Unique Mechanisms vs. Other Trauma Therapies
38Phase 6—Body Scan and Detection of Residual Distress
7Phase 1—History Taking and Treatment Planning
39Body Scan Worksheet for Tracking Physical Sensations
8Patient Preparation Worksheet for Gathering Trauma History and Identifying Target Memories
40Checklist for common somatic responses and methods to address residual discomfort
9Checklist for Selecting Appropriate Memories or Experiences for EMDR Processing
41Table for documenting new areas of tension or relief post-processing
10Table of Exclusion Criteria and Situations Requiring Alternate Intervention Before EMDR
42Boundary guidelines for reporting strong or stuck sensations to the therapist
11Overview of Information Commonly Requested in Initial Therapist Intake
43Body scan completion checklist for verifying resolution of identified discomforts
12Sample Treatment Planning Form to Clarify Goals, Concerns, and Session Expectations
44Phase 7—Closure and Self-Care Strategies
13Phase 2—Preparation and Building Skills for Safety
45End-of-session grounding exercise checklist
14Self-Assessment Checklist for Identifying Emotional Readiness and Personal Coping Skills
46Template for daily self-care plans incorporating coping tools practiced in therapy
15List of Common Relaxation Techniques and Stabilization Exercises Practiced in Phase 2
47List of signals indicating when to use additional grounding or resource techniques at home
16Worksheet for Identifying Personal Resources and Establishing an Imagery Safe Place
48Closure worksheet to log remaining thoughts, feelings, or concerns post-session
17Chart of Safety Agreements and What to Do if Distress Escalates
49Framework for creating a personalized coping plan for managing after-effects
18Explanation of the Therapeutic Alliance and Expectations for Patient-Therapist Communication
50Phase 8—Reevaluation and Session Outcome Tracking
19Bringing It All Together: Your Phase 2 Checklist
51Progress log for noting ongoing changes and new targets for future sessions
20Phase 3—Assessment and Target Memory Identification
52Weekly or session-based worksheet for reevaluating SUD and VOC scores
21Framework for Organizing Disturbing Memories, Negative Beliefs, and Desired Beliefs
53Template for recording insights, dreams, or shifts in real-world behavior between sessions
22SUD (Subjective Units of Distress) Rating Scale Tracking Sheet
54Checklist for identifying when memories or symptoms re-emerge and require further processing
23VOC (Validity of Cognition) Scale Completion Example for Positive Belief Assessment
55Summary sheet for periodic review of overall therapy progress and unresolved issues
24Fields to record detailed descriptions of target scenes and associated physical sensations
56Managing Challenges and Maximizing EMDR Benefits
25Template for listing negative and positive self-statements connected to each target memory
57Catalog of common difficulty signals and troubleshooting strategies
26Phase 4—Desensitization and Bilateral Stimulation
58Ruleset for managing overwhelming emotions during and between sessions
27Step-by-step guide for participating in bilateral stimulation exercises
59List of therapist communication questions and self-advocacy tools
28Chart for tracking SUD scores before, during, and after stimulation cycles
60Worksheet for identifying and tracking therapy-interfering behaviors
29Rules of thumb for identifying indications to pause or terminate stimulation
61Emergency contacts and resource list for crisis support outside sessions
30List of possible emotional, physical, or cognitive responses during this phase
62Conclusion
31Sample worksheet for documenting changes in reactions after each stimulation set
63FAQs
32Phase 5—Installation of Positive Cognition
64References and Helpful Links
