The pocket smock as a preparation phase resource

This chapter proposes the Pocket Smock as a Phase 2 intervention to facilitate the preparation process. The Pocket Smock is designed to be a visible and even tangible location to consolidate the child's acquired self-regulation resources. While it primarily serves to prepare the child for the trauma-resolution phases of the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) protocol, the Pocket Smock is suitable for use throughout the entire treatment process and beyond. The chapter introduces writing and coloring utensils; clothing items for smocks; preferred craft items; index cards; pocket smock template; office posters (step-by-step instructions in this chapter); optional: electronic drafting applications, camera, and Velcro dots.

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Faith Thompson-Lee

Thompson-Lee, F. (2021). The pocket smock as a preparation phase resource. In Ann Beckley-Forest and Annie Monaco (Eds.), EMDR With Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach (pp. 325-338). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. doi:10.1891/9780826175939.0012