When to Modify the EMDR Standard Protocol (And When NOT To)
A few months ago, a therapist in my consultation group asked a question that gets to the heart of what makes EMDR both powerful and challenging: "How do I know when I should modify the standard protocol and when I should stick with it?" It's a question I hear often, and for good reason. We want to be flexible enough to meet our clients' needs, but not so flexible that we drift away from what makes EMDR effective in the first place. Today, I want to explore this clinical issue and give you a...