EMDR intensives refer to concentrated and extended sessions of EMDR therapy conducted over a shorter period of time, often longer sessions and/or sessions offered over several days, as opposed to the traditional weekly or fortnightly sessions. There are several rationales and potential benefits for utilizing EMDR intensives in the treatment process: 

1. Accelerated Progress: EMDR intensives allow for more condensed and focused therapy sessions, which can lead to accelerated progress in processing and resolving traumatic memories or distressing experiences. The concentrated nature of the sessions may help clients make significant strides in their healing journey within a shorter timeframe. 

2. Minimizing Disruption: For clients who may have busy schedules, travel constraints, or other logistical challenges, EMDR intensives can provide a way to receive intensive therapy without the need for frequent, ongoing travel or disruptions to their daily lives. 

3. Maintaining Momentum: Trauma processing and healing can be a challenging and emotionally intense process. EMDR intensives can help clients maintain momentum and gain traction in their therapeutic work by staying engaged in the process without long breaks between sessions, which might otherwise lead to loss of focus or regression in progress. 

4. Deepening Processing: EMDR intensives can offer clients an opportunity to delve deeper into their traumatic memories or distressing experiences. The extended sessions can facilitate more thorough exploration and processing of emotions, thoughts, and sensations associated with the trauma. 

5.  Enhanced Therapeutic Alliance: Spending extended periods of time in therapy sessions can foster a stronger therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. This can lead to increased trust, openness, and collaboration, which are essential factors in effective trauma therapy. 

6.  Reduced Re-Traumatisation: Traditional weekly or fortnightly therapy sessions might inadvertently create periods of re-triggering or emotional turmoil as clients engage in trauma processing and then have to wait for the next session to continue. EMDR intensives can minimize these gaps and potentially reduce the risk of re-traumatisation. 

7.  Suitability for Complex Trauma: Individuals with complex trauma or multiple traumatic experiences may benefit from EMDR intensives, as these sessions provide an extended platform to address the multifaceted nature of their trauma history. 

8.  In-Depth Exploration: EMDR intensives can allow for in-depth exploration of any related issues or challenges that arise during the processing of traumatic memories. This comprehensive approach can contribute to more holistic healing.