Where Do We Go From Here? A Three Layer Approach to Target Sequencing for EMDR Therapists

Learning how to select targets for processing with your EMDR clients can be a daunting task especially when things aren’t exactly clear or you’re presented with complex trauma. This is a skill that develops with experience and becomes stronger as your case conceptualization skills grow. However, if you’re reading this, you may not quite be there yet and maybe even feel a bit lost or stuck with a current client. That’s okay, I’m going to lay it out for you. Here are the three layers of clinical decision making and insight needed in order to make sure you’re picking the right target sequencing for your client.