Clinicians · Eight-phase Reference · Phase 5 · 3 min
Phase 5: Installation
Strengthen the connection between the target and an appropriate adaptive cognition when clinically indicated.
Awaiting qualified clinical review. Educational reference; not a protocol, formal training, supervision, or individualized treatment.
Why this matters
Revisit the desired cognition in the client’s words; check fit, felt validity, and any remaining obstacles according to training.
Client-facing explanation
We check whether a helpful belief fits your experience; you are not expected to say it feels true just to finish.
Clinician reference
Does this belief still fit? How true does it feel in relation to the target now?
General sequence and discussion checklist
Optional discussion aid. Selections clear when you leave; this does not assess clinical readiness.
Practical example / documentation consideration
Documentation considerations: Record the cognition, VOC, barriers, adaptations, and rationale for proceeding or returning to other work.
References and evidence notes
These sources inform the framework and discussion. They do not independently validate these original exercises or establish that every preparation technique is necessary or effective for every client.
- EMDRIA: The Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy
Framework and phase descriptions; does not validate these original worksheets.
