The "AIP Decision Tree" is an innovative method for presenting various interventions during EMDR therapy – including variations on the EMDR-EMDr-EMD continuum [1], as well as other focused and regulated interventions and resourcing [2]. Utilizing the "AIP Decision Tree," students can understand the differences between intervention modalities and make better-informed choices in initial treatment planning and adjustments to the treatment plan during the course of treatment.
The AIP Decision Tree is introduced at the end of the lecture section of the first day of Part 2 standard training, after exposure to a range of interventions. It helps students make flexible choices between deep interventions involving processing, those that limit associations, desensitization-focused interventions, and targeted resourcing.
The presentation will present the AIP Decision Tree and its application in teaching EMDR in both basic and advanced courses, such as R-TEP, and interventions with special populations, including those with Complex PTSD.
The presentation will include the results from a qualitative study done by "Omakim Center for EMDR" with EMDR students who were interviewed about the AIP Decision Tree in a semi-structured interview [3]. These interviews analyzed narratively demonstrated a positive correlation between the AIP Decision Tree's presentation and improved understanding of AIP-based EMDR therapeutic practice.
Learning Objectives
• Participants will be introduced to the AIP Decision Tree and understand its integration into teaching.
• Participants will learn to apply the AIP Decision Tree in their own practice and train others in its use.
• Participants will better understand various decision-making processes within the learning framework.

[1] Shapiro, F., & Forrest, M. S. (2016). EMDR: The breakthrough therapy for overcoming anxiety, stress, and trauma. Hachette UK.‏
[2] Leeds, A. M. (2009). Resources in EMDR and other trauma-focused psychotherapy: A review. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 152.‏
[3] Silverman, D. (2016). Introducing qualitative research. Qualitative research, 3(3), 14-25.‏

EMDR training requires short-term training, but the process after formal training is longer and more educational. All therapists using EMDR continue the supervision process and receive supervision from more experienced accredited supervisors to improve their skills. (Shapiro, 1995). EMDR therapy training has been increasing in the last decade; Accordingly, the EMDR supervision process has gained importance in Türkiye. Although there are general research topics on the supervision practices of other schools in the literature, there is little research on EMDR supervision in the supervision literature. Therefore, this study aims to examine the EMDR supervision process and is expected to contribute to the literature. Descriptive survey models and correlational analysis were used in this study. Online data collection tools were sent to EMDR-accredited therapists. A reminder e-mail was sent to the participants one week later. The Short Form of the Supervision Working Alliance Inventory (BSWAI-T), The Satisfaction with Supervision Questionnaire (SSQ), The Evaluation Process within Supervision Inventory (EPSI), and The Supervisor Roles Scale (SRS) were used to obtain data. The results will be discussed after further analysis. As a result, it is expected that this study will contribute to the evaluation of the EMDR supervision process and the improvement of the quality of the supervision process.