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16 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols: Special Populations
If the child reports a positive difference then say the following:
Say, “Okay, just notice or think about those (repeat the positive emotions
reported by the child) __________ feelings and follow _______
(the EMDR helper’s name).”
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Do 4 to 6 slow BLS with the finger puppet.
Self-Cuing With Disturbance
Say, “Now, we are going to do this again but this time you are going to
smell the lotion yourself and you are going to take your mind to your
Safe or Happy Place by yourself. Ready?”
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Say, “I would like you to think once again about that thing from your
life that is a bit upsetting for you or that makes you have mixed-up
feelings just a little bit. Let me know when you are thinking about
it.”
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Wait until the child tells you he is thinking about it.
Say, “Now tell me where you feel the mixed-up or upsetting feelings in
your body?”
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Say, “Now, whenever you want, smell and use your _____________ (state
the name of the lotion the child chose) and see what happens.”
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Allow enough time for the child to do it.
Say, “How do you feel now?”
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If the child reports a positive difference then say the following:
Say, “Okay, just notice or think about those _ ________ (repeat the positive
emotions reported by the child) feelings and follow _______ (the
EMDR helper’s name).”
Do 4 to 6 slow BLS with the finger puppet.