Therapist Template
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Notes
A professional Therapist template for healthcare professionals.
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The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Notes template is designed for therapists specializing in trauma therapy. This comprehensive template helps document the EMDR process, including phases like desensitization, installation, and closure. It captures key elements such as negative and positive cognitions, emotions, and body sensations, providing a structured approach to track client progress. Ideal for mental health professionals, this template ensures thorough documentation of client progress, facilitating effective treatment planning and continuity of care. Use this template with Heidi to streamline your EMDR notes and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
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Client Name: John Doe
Date: 1 November 2024
Preparation Phase Completed: Yes
Presenting Issue or Memory
Image:
- Most Disturbing Image: A car accident scene with broken glass and blood
Negative Cognition:
- Negative Cognition: I am powerless
Positive Cognition:
- Positive Cognition: I am in control of my life
Validity of Cognition (VoC):
- VoC Rating: 3
Emotions:
- Emotions Experienced: Fear, anxiety, helplessness
SUDs:
- SUDs Rating: 8
Location of Body Sensation:
- Body Sensation: Tightness in the chest
Desensitize:
- Desensitization Process: Eye movements were used, and the client reported a decrease in anxiety
Processing and Checking for New Channels:
- Processing Notes: New memories of the hospital visit emerged, causing distress
Installation:
- Positive Cognition Validation: The client rated the positive cognition as a 5 after installation
- Installation Process: Reinforced the belief of being in control through visualization exercises
Body Scan:
- Body Scan Results: Noted tension in shoulders, which was addressed with deep breathing
Procedure for Closing an Incomplete Session:
- Incomplete Session Notes: N/A
- Containment Exercise: N/A
Closure:
- Debriefing the Experience: Discussed the reduction in anxiety and new insights about control
- Future Work: Plan to address hospital-related memories in the next session
Notes:
- Observations or Issues for Future Sessions: Focus on building self-efficacy and addressing hospital trauma
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