LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the key principles of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.

2. Describe the five elements ofFrancine Shapiro’s (2018) model of a memory network.

3. Describe the effects of trauma on information processing.

4. Provide effective stabilization procedures and EMDR therapy to persons referred for PtSD, panic disorder, and phobias of a traumatic origin.

5. Explain EMDR therapy’s standard 3-prong protocol.

6. Describe at least three different theoretical mechanisms underlying EMDR therapy’s treatment effects.

7. Evaluate which measure of dissociation is appropriate for use based on client presentation.

8. Determine whether a client meets readiness criteria for EMDR therapy reprocessing or requires extended preparation for reprocessing.

9. Describe the importance of assessment for dissociation before the onset of EMDR therapy reprocessing.

10. Apply standardized assessment measures, tools, and/or structured interviews to screen all prospective EMDR therapy clients for dissociation prior to applying any bilateral stimulation.

11. Demonstrate at least three different client stabilization procedures and the rationale for their use.

12. Discuss possible cultural adaptations within the eight phases of EMDR therapy’s standard protocol.

13. Create a treatment plan that includes a targeting sequence for EMDR therapy reprocessing based on a history of symptoms, the history of the client and their treatment goals.

14. Summarize the purpose of each of the eight phases of EMDR therapy standard protocol, as well as the sequential steps in each of the eight phases.

15. Describe client verbal and nonverbal responses that indicate effective EMDR therapy reprocessing.

16. Name the four causes of EMDR therapy ineffective reprocessing.

17. Demonstrate procedures for closing an EMDR therapy reprocessing session.

18. Evaluate the client’s need for stabilization at the close of each EMDR therapy session.

19. Explain the differences and similarities between EMDR standard protocol and EMD.

20. Describe possible technical and procedural adaptations to EMDR therapy’s standard protocol needed for use with children and adolescents.

21. Describe possible reasons why EMDR therapy treatment of active duty military personnel and veterans is a specialty area.

22. Creat at least four specific phobia questions to develop a targeting sequence for EMDR therapy reprocessing.

23. Describe at least two specialized protocols for EMDR therapy use with substance use disorders.

24. Describe the purpose and procedure for utilizing Arne Hofmann’s (2010) Inverted Protocol for use with complex PTSD clients.