Everything You Need To Know About Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing; The New Type Of Psychotherapy

Installation, Desensitization, and Body Scan

Installation involves taking the thoughts and feelings that were reprocessed during Desensitization and installing healthier ones. For example, a person who has previously been traumatized by the sudden loss of or abandonment by a loved one should be able to confidently and honestly say something along the lines of "I am loved." The client is then asked to rate their thoughts and emotions again. Once they reach a Level 7 self-statement, they proceed to Body Scan, which involves paying attention to differences in physical responses to the traumatic stimuli. The goal is for the client to feel physically calm and relaxed.