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EMDR Phase 4: Desensitisation Focus

SESSION 5 OF 7

Duration 14mins 22secs

In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton reviews the methods and goals of phase 4 of EMDR, and how desensitisation and neural integration works. Dr Sweeton discusses ways to promote neural integration.

This session is part of the Wisemind.com Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR Therapy Skills Series.

ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: EMDR Therapy Skills 2

01

Bilateral Stimulation History and Neural Integration

In this session, Dr Sweeton investigates bilateral stimulation history and neural integration. Dr Sweeton reviews three bilateral stimulation methods: Tactile, visual, and auditory stimulation. Descriptions of each is provided, along with a discussion of the history of bilateral stimulation and neural integration methods.

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02

EMDR Phase 1: Treatment Planning

In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton describes the first phase of EMDR with a focus on Target Sequence Planning. Dr Sweeton outlines the tasks of this phase and discusses ways to identify “targets” for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

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EMDR Phase 2: Preparation and Resourcing

In this session, Dr Sweeton presents phase two of EMDR and teaches us two important resourcing techniques, which help calm the “fear centre” of the brain and keep us grounded in the present. These techniques can be used in the context of EMDR, or as daily practices to reduce stress and anxiety.

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EMDR Phase 3: Access and Activate

In this session, Dr Sweeton discusses phase three of EMDR and presents a fast and straightforward meditation we can use to access and activate neural networks. This technique can be used to activate distressing neural networks for the purpose of desensitisation and reprocessing (phases 5-6), while pleasant networks may be accessed as a resource, to...

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EMDR Phase 4: Desensitisation Focus « you are here

In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton reviews the methods and goals of phase 4 of EMDR, and how desensitisation and neural integration works. Dr Sweeton discusses ways to promote neural integration.

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EMDR Phase 5: Installation/Reprocessing Focus

In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton examines phase 5 of EMDR and details how this phase helps us reconsolidate memories and change the brain in the direction of health.

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EMDR Phase 6: Body Scan

In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explains the important of body scanning after the desensitization and installation phases, and presents us with an easy- to-use body awareness technique that we can utilize both in and outside of EMDR sessions. This exercise helps us experience the link between physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts.

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ALL MODULES IN THIS SERIES

MODULE ONE: 8 sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills 1

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE TWO: 7 Sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills 2

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE 3: 7 Sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills 3

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE FOUR: 5 sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills for Trauma 4 (Advanced )

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE FIVE: 5 sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills for Trauma 5 (Advanced)

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE SIX: 5 sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills for Trauma 6 (Advanced)

with Jennifer Sweeton

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MODULE SEVEN: 5 sessions

EMDR Therapy Skills for Trauma 7 (Advanced)

with Jennifer Sweeton

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