Using EMDR Therapy to Treat Clients Remotely

During the COVID-19 pandemic, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapists have been faced with choice of either abruptly terminating therapy their clients or moving to working remotely, usually by videoconferencing. This poses particular challenges who may never worked online. The standard EMDR protocol can be effectively delivered remotely when are aware how make necessary adaptations. Based on clinical supervision practice, this article describes ways in which adapt order work remotely. ensures that still benefit from effective evidence-based treatment during a global health crisis. It suggests number bilateral stimulation achieved as well discussing special considerations arise online therapeutic work. considers adaptations need made at each stage therapy. uses case examples children adults illustrate these real life. discussed illustrative techniques for remote therefore reflect composites rather than individuals.