EMDR Readiness Checklist
EMDR Readiness Checklist For Client [original list created by David Blore http://www.davidblore.co.uk/clinician-resources/]
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I have rapport, ex. a trusting relationship with my therapist
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I am committed/dedicated to both my own safety and treatment
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I have skills to handle high levels of emotion
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I was able to do the resourcing development and installation. I have imaginal resources that I can use to calm and comfort myself
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I have an adequate support system that includes, but is not limited to, my therapist
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I have been medically cleared by my primary care physician and/or psychiatrist to begin processing trauma via EMDR
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Either my medication is effective or I am stable without medication
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My health and safety are not in jeopardy from substance use/abuse; I am not in active addiction
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Self-harming behaviors are not my primary method of coping with affect/emotions/relationship troubles. If this was/is an issue for me, I have adequately addressed it in therapy
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I do not feel suicidal
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I have not been diagnosed with a dissociative disorder
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I have been given the screening, Dissociative Experience Scale for dissociative disorder and have discussed the results with my therapist
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I am not involved in an active legal case OR
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I am involved in a legal case. I have been informed that by reprocessing the material in question, my legal testimony may be impaired
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I have read, understand and signed an informed consent for EMDR