Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
1)
What year was EMDR discovered?
2)
_________ discovered that eye movements aids in emotional desensitization.
3)
Which of the following is TRUE about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?
4)
__________ is the framework of the EMDR approach emphasizing that all people have physiologically based information processing system, similar to other body systems.
5)
What are the three main points that AIP model elucidates?
6)
This refers to how a client pays attention to external and internal stimuli.
7)
This refers to rapid eye movements of the eyes that abruptly change point of fixation.
8)
It is described as the heightened alertness then exploratory behavior in the face of no threat in which cognitive processes become more flexible and efficient.
9)
This treatment phase involves conducting an interview to evaluate the patient’s presenting issues, self-soothing skills, and readiness for reprocessing, and to develop treatment goals.
10)
This stage involves reprocessing the target memory network by activating related channels of association.
11)
This stage involves strengthening and enhancing associations to positive memory networks are put into place.
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This stage reprocesses any residual manifestations of the memory and involves accessing the memory and the positive cognition (belief), scanning the body, and reprocessing any sensations.
13)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is commonly viewed as a amalgam or integration of cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and unique focus on eye movements.
14)
Reactive eye dilation desensitization and reprocessing or REDDR utilizes a black box with a flashing light known as_______.
15)
The following statements are true about the efficacy of EMDR as a form of treatment in certain disorders, EXCEPT?
16)
This EMDR treatment component refers to the simultaneous attention to the event’s image, the associated negative belief, and the accompanying physical sensations may help establish initial connections between various elements of the traumatic memory, thereby initiating information processing.
17)
The clinical literature on EMDR suggests that disorders may be exacerbated by the extreme levels of emotions associated with reprocessing. Which of the following contraindications should clinicians look out for:
18)
Of the many ethical considerations, _______ for therapy is essential and mandated.
19)
In this particular guideline, clinicians are advised to use additional screening and assessment tools to build strong attunement within the therapeutic relationships which includes building an alliance with a client’s adult ego state to ensure contact with a client to handle technical problems or to check in on unexpected or unclear processing, especially during an EMDR session.
20)
It is imperative that clinicians must plan ahead for potential crises. In this particular scenario, the clinician will want to build a strong therapeutic relationship in advance of phases 3-7 especially and develop a plan in agreement with the client.
