The TEMDR Therapy Process 

 EMDR follows a structured 8-phase protocol to ensure safe, effective treatment:

1. History-Taking: Identify target memories and goals.

2. Preparation: Build trust and teach coping skills. Building distress tolerance is essential in this phase, as it helps clients manage intense emotions that may arise during EMDR.

3. Assessment: Select a memory and associated beliefs.

4. Desensitization: Use bilateral stimulation to reduce distress.

5. Installation: Strengthen positive beliefs.

6. Body Scan: Check for residual tension. EMDR also helps regulate the nervous system, supporting trauma recovery at a physiological level.

7. Closure: Ensure stability between sessions. Grounding in the present moment during closure is important to help clients maintain emotional stability between sessions.

8. Reevaluation: Assess progress and adjust.

EMDR’s 8 Phases Explained

Each phase is carefully guided by our EMDRIA-certified therapists, ensuring a tailored approach for Philadelphia clients.