Phase 5: Installation
Strengthening the Positive Cognition
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Client: ________________
Opening Script
"We are now moving into the installation phase. This is where we strengthen a positive belief so that it fully integrates with the memory we've been processing. The goal is to help your brain connect the memory with a more adaptive, empowering belief."
Verify the Positive Cognition
"We originally identified '[state PC]' as the belief you'd like to hold about yourself. Does that still feel right, or would you like to adjust it?"
Original PC:
Adjusted PC (if any):
Check Validity of Cognition (VOC)
"On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 means 'completely false' and 7 means 'completely true,' how true does this positive belief feel to you now when you think about the original memory?"
Install with Bilateral Stimulation
"Hold the positive belief '[PC]' together with the original memory. Let yourself notice whatever happens as we go."
Begin BLS: 24-36 passes (~30 seconds)
Check-In After Each Set
"Take a breath... let it go. What came up for you?"
Continue BLS until getting 2 same responses or no new information emerges.
Reassess VOC
"Now, on that same scale from 1 to 7, how true does the belief '[PC]' feel to you?"
VOC Tracking
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
Final
Phase 5: Installation
When VOC Won't Reach 7 & Clinical Guidance
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Client: ________________
When VOC Won't Reach 7
Sometimes VOC won't reach 7 due to legitimate reasons:
Realistic Limitations
"I can't be 100% safe in all situations"
Secondary Gains
Benefits from current beliefs need addressing
Blocking Beliefs
Other negative beliefs interfering
Exploring Barriers Script
"What prevents it from being a 7?"
If the answer reveals another target (blocking belief, feeder memory), note it for future processing.
Ecological VOC
A VOC of 6 may be ecological (realistic). Accept this if:
- - The belief involves realistic limitations
- - Client feels genuine peace with the belief
- - Further processing yields no new material
- - The belief feels true in the gut, not just intellectually
Child-Friendly Adaptations
"Remember that good thought we came up with - '[PC]'? Let's make it even stronger! Think about the memory and that good thought at the same time while we do our [tapping/eye movements]."
- Use concrete language: "How much do you believe this in your heart?" instead of VOC scale
- Visual aids: Show a thermometer or slider for rating belief strength
- Celebrate progress: "Wow, it's getting stronger!"
Session Notes
Final PC:
Final VOC:
Ecological? Y / N
Blocking Beliefs Identified (for future processing):
Additional Notes:
Transition to Phase 6 (Body Scan)
"Excellent. The positive belief is now installed. Next, we're going to do a body scan to check for any remaining tension or discomfort. Ready?"