Re:Followup question

Without attempting an individual case consultation, let me just say that a number of things can happen to produce a result of "nothing."

1) poor target selection, ie, not a disturbing target. Solution: pick a target that is disturbing.

2) attempting to use EMDR for something it is not intended to treat, eg. attention deficit disorder. Solution: use appropriate treatments for the condition. EMDR is useful for trauma related conditions, or for life experiences that had negative learning outcomes.
3) poor communication from therapist about what constitutes "something." Solution: Clear understanding that people may experience either dramatic or subtle shifts in picture, thoughts, body sensations, and/or emotions. There is no right or wrong answer, but the disturbance associated with the original target should go down over the course of processing.
4) defensive structure in client, especially, protective ego states that block processing. Solution: my preference is for ego state therapy to enlist protective parts of self in treatment, and address their concerns.

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