EMDR is an 8 Phase Treatment.

Each phase must be completed before progressing to the next.

The number of sessions required for each phase will vary by individual.

Phase 1

History Taking & Treatment Planning

  • One or two, 50 minute sessions

Phase 2

Preparation

  • Two to four, 50 minute sessions (depending on an individuals ability to tolerate disturbing emotions phase 2 can require many more additional sessions)

Phase 3-7

Assessment & Reprocessing

  • Phases 3-7 are repeated for each memory target. The number of targets is dependent on the individual
  • These sessions are generally 90 minutes long
  • Several sessions can be required for each target

Phase 8

Reevaluation

  • Generally one, 1 hour sesion for each target
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