Determining Trauma History in EMDR
In this course, Megan Salar gives an overview of Phase 1 of EMDR work, highlighting why – in the eight-phase model – this first phase is so critical, especially when working with trauma or other mental health conditions. She addresses questions such as why you might consider using it, what the evidence is for it, and what makes it useful.
About this course
In this course, Megan Salar (MSW, ACADC) offers you an in-depth look at Phase 1 of EMDR, first defining it (according to the definition of its developer Francine Shapiro), noting what benefits it offers clients, and offering theories on why it works so well. The goals of EMDR are outlined and you learn about the importance of trauma history gathering and treatment planning, which should occur at Phase 1. Salar gives analogies to help understand the roles of the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala in experiencing and resolving trauma and lists many of the questions that are important at this history-gathering phase.
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