EMDR Target Selection Approaches
Compare five common approaches to identifying EMDR targets, including symptom/trauma history questions, timelines, floatback techniques, affect scans, and negative-belief approaches. Use this visual guide to explore different pathways for identifying potential targets and organizing treatment planning decisions. Designed for: Licensed mental health professionals trained in EMDR who want a quick reference guide for target identification, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. About Cannon Psychology, Inc.: Cannon Psychology Continuing Education provides EMDR training, continuing education courses, and clinical tools designed to support treatment planning, target selection, case conceptualization, and evidence-based trauma treatment.
About the Infographic
The EMDR Target Selection Approaches Infographic (free) provides a visual overview of five commonly used methods for identifying EMDR targets, including symptom/trauma history questions, timelines, floatback techniques, affect scans, and negative-belief approaches. Designed as a quick clinical reference, it helps therapists compare different pathways for identifying potential targets and organizing treatment planning decisions. Whether you're working with a straightforward case or trying to make sense of a more complex presentation, the infographic can help you identify additional target-selection options and choose an approach that fits the client's presentation, resources, and access points. **Disclaimer:** This infographic is for educational purposes only and is not a treatment protocol, supervision substitute, or continuing education activity. Clinical judgment and appropriate EMDR training should always guide treatment planning decisions.