How to Use Resource Developement & Installation in EMDR Therapy
- Dana Carretta-Stein
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 11
Resource Developement and Installation (RDI) is an effective resourcing technique in EMDR Therapy.
When to use it?
RDI is most helpful with client's who may have difficulty with affect tolerance. This is especially true in cases of complex trauma (complex post traumatic stress disorder).
What does it do?
RDI helps to promote stabilization, meaning that a client will learn how to increase their Window of Tolerance and decrease levels of dissociation. These are all necessary components of assessing readiness for reprocesing.
Watch the full video above for a demonstration on how to use this technique!
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About the Author
Dana Carretta-Stein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, and Carretta Consulting in Scarsdale, NY.
She specializes in clinical psychotherapy to treat children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, behavior and trauma difficulties.
She is a certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Approved Consultant, specializing in developmental trauma and dissociation. Dana is also a business marketing coach for wellness practitioners who are looking to build and grow their private practice.