Preparing for EMDR | EMDR Preparation Worksheet & Therapy Resource

Preparing for EMDR

Preparing for EMDR is a guided therapy worksheet designed to help clients identify resources, internal cues, and supports that may be helpful as they prepare for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

EMDR preparation is an individualized process. Building awareness of what supports grounding, recognizing signs of activation, and identifying strategies for returning to the present can support meaningful conversations between clients and therapists before and throughout EMDR processing.

This worksheet guides reflection on grounding resources, signs of activation, strategies for reconnecting with the present, and questions or preferences to discuss with an EMDR therapist.

Created by a licensed therapist trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing, this resource is designed for both personal reflection and use within therapy.

What This Worksheet Supports:
Preparing for EMDR therapy
Identifying grounding and regulation resources
Recognizing personal signs of activation
Identifying strategies for reconnecting with the present
Exploring questions and preferences to discuss with an EMDR therapist
Supporting preparation before EMDR processing

What’s Included:
1 printable PDF worksheet
US Letter size (8.5 × 11 inches)
Instant digital download
Designed for personal or clinical use

Perfect For:
EMDR preparation and resourcing
EMDR therapists and clinicians
Clients preparing for EMDR processing
Trauma-informed therapy
Therapy sessions and between-session reflection
Building awareness of grounding and regulation supports

Please Note:
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. This resource is intended for educational and reflective purposes and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or individualized mental health treatment.

Licensed for personal or single-clinician use. Redistribution or resale is prohibited.