Floatback Technique Live-Session Record

Floatback Technique is a live-session-only EMDR support tool for practitioners. It helps record the current symptom, belief, or emotional response, the candidate earlier memory that emerges, and practitioner notes about whether the link is clinically workable.

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Tool guide

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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

Live-Session Only

The tool is for practitioner-led live use and should not be presented as an independent client self-administration flow.

Inconclusive Is Supported

If no candidate memory emerges or the connection is unclear, the record can remain inconclusive rather than being forced into a target.

Important Boundary

The tool records and organizes the link. It does not interpret memories, infer causality, or decide treatment targets.

Can this be sent to a client to complete alone?

No. The supported use is live-session-only and practitioner-led.

Does the tool discover earlier memories automatically?

No. It records a candidate memory if one emerges during live clinical work; it does not generate memories.

What if no earlier memory emerges?

The practitioner can save an inconclusive record or discard it, depending on clinical choice.

Can multiple candidate memories be recorded?

Yes, if multiple candidates emerge they must be clearly distinguished and not automatically prioritized.