Extendable wand for in-person or online EMDR
I said goodbye to ‘ships in the night’ when Dr Phil Manfield demonstrated his extendable ‘wand’ which means no change in chair position is required, and eye movements can be started quickly and effectively in session. I spent quite a long time sourcing the longest wand of the correct weight, with an endcap that sticks magnetically to the end. This can also be used for online work and just needs to be extended a short while
The wands are £20 each delivered in the UK, or £30 ROW.
The wand is best used sitting in standard therapy position with the wand fully extended, using just wrist action to swing from side to side to deliver a flat movement. It is quite easy to vary speed at the end of each swing, which ensures clients do not habituate to the movement. It has transformed my practice, saved my arm and enhanced the therapeutic relationship!
Purchase here.
Any questions to emdrwand@gmail.com
Further Resources
Explanation of Trauma - https://youtu.be/ZdIQRxwT1I0
Stabilisation techniques - https://www.traumamadesimple.com/mindful-living-coping-skills.html
Addiction and PTSD - https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/ptsd/
More stabilisation techniques - www.1stcontact.net
Working with pain - Retraining Pain
Helping therapists with burnout - a book by Dr Claire Plumply - www.drclaireplumbly.com/burnout-book
How to stop nightmares - www.stopnightmares.org
