One trigger per worksheet
List situations that cause activation, then select one current situation to describe in detail. Start another worksheet for a different trigger.
Present Trigger Worksheet for Current EMDR Triggers
Capture one present triggering situation and the responses linked to it. Practitioner and client can complete the worksheet together, then review whether the information needs clarification before EMDR work.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Responses in context
Record the picture or situation, beliefs, emotions, disturbance, and body sensation as reported. The practitioner decides whether more detail is needed.
Adapt the worksheet
Edit question wording, sections, answer controls, rating ranges, and review labels before sharing the tool.
Can the worksheet identify earlier memories?
It records the present trigger and associated responses. The practitioner decides how to use that information in EMDR work.
Can I change the questions?
Yes. The initial worksheet is editable in practitioner settings.
What if a response is unclear?
Leave it unanswered or add a clarification note during practitioner review.