Predictors and Process Moderators of EMDR Therapy for Depressive Symptoms

The EMDR process follows an eight-phase protocol that includes (1) history taking: gathering patient's background information and planning treatment, (2) preparation: preparing the patient for processing target, (3) assessment: accessing target of the traumatic memories, (4) desensitization: processing target memories using dual task , (5) installation: strengthening the alternative positive cognition, (6) body scan: noting any physical sensations related to the target memory, (7) closure: ensuring patient's stability at the end of the session, and (8) revaluation: assessing effectiveness of the session and future planning.