**The AIP model: Standardised EMDR protocols and procedure.**

1.History taking

This determines whether the subject is an appropriate candidate for EMDR and includes treatment planning.

2.Preparation

Preparing the subject for any disturbance that may arise during the session or between sessions.

3.Assessment

Finding a target or targets and defining its/their components. Memories, physical feelings and negative cognitions.

4.Desensitisation

Using bilateral movements: eye, tactile or auditory to reprocess targets.

Use of Subjective Unit of Disturbance Scale (SUD).

5. Installation

Strengthening the positive cognition throughout the neuro-networks.

Use of Validation of Cognition Scale (VOC).

6.Body scan

Identifying physical feelings manifested in any part of the body and reprocessing any target revealed by the identification.

7.Closure

Returning the subject to emotional equilibrium, discussion of ongoing processing which may cause further disturbances. If this occurs it should be recorded in a diary/log in readiness for the next session. Instruction in the use of relaxation techniques to maintain a state of calm.

8.Re-evaluation

As the processing proceeds memories may emerge that are linked by similar cues such as beliefs or sensations.
