EMDR's Container exercise from a Christian perspective template

The container exercise is a grounding strategy used in EMDR therapy to help your client temporarily set aside distressing thoughts, feelings, or images that aren’t helpful to focus on right now. Rooted in a Christian worldview, this exercise invites your client to envision placing their burdens with God, providing a sacred space where they can rest and find peace. At Cultivating Counselors Institute, we integrate this powerful imagery to help your client stay present and safe, knowing they can return to their concerns when they feel supported and strengthened. The script in the red space offers therapists a thoughtful framework to guide this process with compassion and clarity. This practice aligns with our commitment to holistic, faith-informed personal development and healing.