EMDR Practice Questions With Complete Solutions

Channels of association correct answer: Events, thoughts, emotions, etc., within the targeted memory network that spontaneously arise during reprocessing of the identified target Wellsprings of disturbance correct answer: The presence of large number of blocked emotions that can be resistant to full EMDR processing and is often caused by negative belief system. Future template correct answer: >>Desired outcomes for the future >>Preparation for potential challenges >>Anticipatory anxieties >>Development of adaptive patterns of response Secondary gain correct answer: Can keep presenting issue from being resolved, usually occurs when resolving of presenting issue results in something lost, such as pension check, attention, sense of identity, etc. Feeder memory correct answer: An inaccessible or untapped earlier memory that contributes to dysfunction and blocks reprocessing. They are touchstone memories yet to be identified. Blocking belief correct answer: Belief that stops the processing of an initial target. It may resolve spontaneously during re-processing or may require being targeted separately. They usually show itself during SUD, VOC or body scan.