Clinicians · Eight-phase Reference · Phase 6 · 3 min
Phase 6: Body scan
Attend to residual bodily disturbance associated with the target and adaptive cognition.
Awaiting qualified clinical review. Educational reference; not a protocol, formal training, supervision, or individualized treatment.
Why this matters
Invite tolerable body awareness, monitor for residual activation, and respond within the protocol and clinical formulation.
Client-facing explanation
We check how your body responds. A sensation is information; it is not a failure or proof that a medical symptom is psychological.
Clinician reference
As you notice the target and the belief, what do you notice in your body?
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 relevant sensations, interventions, client response, and unresolved concerns.
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.
