iMotion VTA, User Manual

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When introducing the instrument make sure to remind the client that he
has the ability to stop the process at any time by pressing the button on
the top of the left handle. While suggesting to the client it is advisable to
continue processing, the knowledge that they can stop the process gives
them a sense of control.
When introducing the instrument make sure to find out what is the most
comfortable speed, intensity and volume for the client. EMDR Therapy
processing is not easy for the client, and making the stimulations as
comfortable as possible gives the client both a sense of being cared for as
well as a sense of control.
Keep in mind that while the instrument provides three different
simultaneous stimulations, you can decide to provide only two or even only
one of them. The remote control enables you to turn off the visual and/or
tactile and/or the auditory stimulations.
Remind the client to follow the lights with his eyes without moving his
head.
While the 15 second sequence and the slow speed are usually used for the
Safe Place exercise and Resource Installations, they can also be used when
you are working with a fragile client and want to keep the processing short
(and slow).
While the 30 second option is considered “classic”, I would urge you to
try the 60 and 90 second options. Keeping in mind that most of the EMDR
Therapy “work” is done during the processing of the client, it makes sense
to give them the opportunity to have longer periods of processing.
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Clinical Tips