EMDR Targeting

Common List of Positive Beliefs

Scales

Emotion Sensation Wheel

Closure

Common List of Positive Beliefs

(Positive Cognitions)

Responsibility

I did the best I could.

I do the best I can with what I have.

I did/do my best.

I am blameless/I am not at fault.

I can be trusted.

I am okay/I do my best.

Safety

I can trust myself.

I can choose who to trust.

I am safe now.

I can create my sense of safety.

I can show my emotions.

Choice

I am in control.

I have power now.

I can help myself.

I have a way out.

I have options.

Power

I can get what I want.

I can handle it.

I can succeed.

I can stand up for myself.

I can let it out.

I am powerful.

Value

I am good enough.

I am a good person.

I am restored/I am sacred.

I am whole.

I am worthy.

I am significant/I am important.

I deserve to live.

I deserve only good things.

I am smart.

I can belong.

I am special.

I am a success.

I am beautiful/My body is sacred.

I am supported.

Scales

Emotion Sensation Wheel

Emotion Sensation Wheel

Closure

  • Guided Visualizations

    Light Stream

    Calm/Safe SPace

    Container

    Grounding Techniques

    Multi-sensory Grounding Exercise

    Grounding Tree

    Mountain Pose

    Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    Body Scan

    Painting Light

    Mindfulness of Feeling Tone

    Breath Awareness

    Belly Breathing

    Three-Part Breath

    Ocean-Sounding Victory Breath (Ujjayi Breathing)

    Lion Breathing

    Alternate Nostril Breathing

    Energetic Massage

    Noodling

    Living Kindness Meditation

    Walking Meditation

    Protector Figures

    Circle of Figures

  • Do you have any questions or concerns?

  • Processing may continue after session ends.

    Potential Aftereffects:

    Fatigue, tired, or drained

    Flu-like symptoms

    Tension, headaches, jittery, headaches

    Relief or lightness

    Raw, tearful, more emotionally sensitive, introspective

    Vivid dreams

    Self-Care Strategies:

    Buffer time after session.

    Clear or schedule or engage in low-demand and low-stress tasks.

    Take a walk.

    Rest.

    Weighted blanket.

    Cold water on face or ice in hands.

    Grounding/visualization techniques

    Drink plenty of water and eat regular meals.

    Limit screen time.

    Limit substances that can heighten or disrupt your sleep (e.g., alcohol, caffeine).

    Limit substances that can suppress your emotions

    • Cannabis

    • Alcohol

    • Pain killers/Opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine.

    • Pain relievers such as Acetaminophen/Tylenol

    • As-needed (PRN) benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan, and Valium

  • Safety plan:

    Supports:

    Stabilization:

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