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Working within diversity: An anti-oppressive model for therapeutic practice
This keynote will introduce you to the Working Within Diversity model of anti-oppressive practice. A model which has evolved from Myira’s extensive clinical experience as a Counsellor, Supervisor and Tutor/Trainer in delivering anti-oppressive…
EMDR with adopted families
Utilising EMDR narratives in working with adopted families, to help integrate birth, foster and adoptive identities. The presentation will aim to briefly consider the trauma behaviours that present as part of tangled narratives in adopted children.…
Practical considerations to overcoming blocks and barriers to working with EMDR in CAMHS settings
This short presentation will attempt to name and identify some of the current problems faced by clinicians working in mainstream CAMHS teams. Ideas, considerations and practical suggestions will be offered to facilitate therapists’ approach to case…
Through the clinicians eyes. The experiences and barriers behinddelivering EMDR to Children with PTSD in CAMHS
1. Through Clinicians’ Eyes: EMDR, Bizarre, Discombobulating, Magical? — EMDR Delivery Experiences to Children and Young People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in London CAMHS 2. This study embarked on a critical inquisition on clinicians’…
Strengths & difficulties in using EMDR in child care settings
Children and young people residing in care settings can present with additional complexity and co-morbidity, often requiring much adaptation beyond standard EMDR protocol and existing child and/or young people modifications. With their extensive…
How can we safely do EMDR with young people with severe self-harm or are suicidal?
When young people self-harm significantly or are suicidal, they are at risk of serious injuries. This can make us cautious in providing trauma treatment. We attempt to stabilize them, however there can be so much chaos in their families that they…
Neurodiversity-affirming EMDR therapy with autism and ADHD
This chapter integrates principles of the neurodiversity-affirming paradigm with EMDR therapy for children who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (autism) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A summary of the rapidly…
EMDR with children and adolescents: Context, empirical evidence, and challenges
This chapter introduces the section of this Handbook that is devoted to EMDR therapy with children and adolescents, starting with a synopsis of the accompanying chapters in this section. The chapter itself explains the context of working with this…
The effects of an intensive outpatient treatment for PTSDLos efectos de un tratamiento ambulatorio intensivo para tept
IntroductionResearch has shown that combining different evidence-based PTSD treatments for patients with PTSD in an intensive inpatient format seems to be a promising approach to enhance efficiency and reduce generally high dropout rates. ObjectiveTo…
Feasibility of EMDR toward personality functioning in older adults with PTSD
Objectives Severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in older adults (≥60 years) has been found to be associated with maladaptive personality functioning and personality disorders (PD). Emerging evidence in adults supports that reprocessing adverse…
Comparison of the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on the quality of life in adolescents with social anxiety disorder
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on quality of life in adolescents diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in Karaj. Methods…
Revisiting eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and discussion of the American Psychological Association’s 2017 recommendations
This literature review evaluates the efficacy and clinical applications of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The review highlights the effectiveness of EMDR in reducing PTSD…
Visual EMDR stimulation mitigates acute varied stress effects on morphology of hippocampal neurons in male wistar rats
Stress is a pervasive health concern known to induce physiological changes, particularly impacting the vulnerable hippocampus and the morphological integrity of its main residing cells, the hippocampal neurons. Eye Movement Desensitization and…
Freedom to heal: A guide to EMDR on your own terms
In this book, you will learn how EMDR works and how it can be used on your own in the privacy of your home, without requiring a therapist.
EMDR workbook for adults: Practical dialectical behavioral therapy skills in managing distressing emotions and depressive traumatized memories
Are you ready to reclaim your emotional equilibrium and untangle the web of traumatic memories? Dive into our EMDR Workbook for Adults and discover the transformative power of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Here are nine crucial skills you'll learn…
EMDR therapy for beginners
There are self-help grounding exercises to do before Andler guides listeners through each step of the the eight-phase treatment process to healing. This is a must-listen for anyone embarking on EMDR therapy, even if you are planning to see a…
EMDR revolution: 7 guided bilateral stimulation therapy sessions
This book is your roadmap to unlocking the transformative power of EMDR therapy, guiding you on a journey to not only conquer the burdens of your past but also to reclaim your present and future, filled with peace, resilience, and emotional freedom.
EMDRにおける眼球運動に関する考察 ースピードに着目して一Comparing eye movement induction at different speeds : Saccadic versus smooth pursuit eye movements
Several existing studies on eye movements( EMs) in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) have indicated that rapid horizontal saccadic EMs may have effects on memory retrieval and recall diminishing the vividness and…
Group eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing treatment for survivors of Cyclone Gabrielle in Aotearoa New Zealand
Cyclone Gabrielle was a destructive storm that impacted a large proportion of the population of Aotearoa New Zealand. The authors supported mental health services in affected areas and provided accessible psychological therapy to many survivors of…
Integration of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in a prison-based therapeutic community
Incarcerated individuals who apply to participate in a prison-based therapeutic community (TC) are generally seeking to address their offending behavior and contributing factors. This could include their relationships, beliefs, and emotional…
EMDR flash technique in adolescents with depression: A twelve-week follow-up study
This study aims to investigate the specific effects of the EMDR Flash Technique on adolescents with depression. This follow-up study consists of 32 adolescents, 12–17 years of age (M = 14.34, SD = 1.56), including 7 males and 25 females. They were…
Skills training followed by either EMDR or narrative therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in adult survivors of childhood abuse: A randomized controlled trialEntrenamiento de habilidades seguido de EMDR o terapia narrativa para el trastorno de estres postraumatico en adultos sobrevivientes de abuso en la infancia: un ensayo controlado aleatorizado
BackgroundIndividuals suffering from PTSD following childhood abuse represent a large subgroup of patients attending mental health services. The aim of phase-based treatment is to tailor treatment to the specific needs to childhood abuse survivors…
Method acting as a therapeutic intervention for trauma recovery
While considered controversial by some, Method acting as popularized by Lee Strasberg is a technique that elicits powerful and authentic results on stage and screen. The foundational Method acting techniques, the Relaxation Exercise (RE) and the…
أثر العالج بأبطال التحسس واعادة المعالجة بحركات العين EMDR في خفض اثار خبرات الطفولةالمؤلمة لدى المراهقين في دور االيتامم.م . اسمهان عدنان عبد الرحمنThe effect of desensitization therapy and eye movement reprocessing in reducing the effects of traumatic childhood experiences
With eye movements (EMDR), it has achieved positive results in treating psychological disorders and traumatic experiences in children, adolescents, and adults. Therefore, the aim of the current research is to measure the effect of the therapeutic…
Using eye movement desensitisation reprocessing therapy as a tool to wean off ADHD medication: Two case reports
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was developed by Francine Shapiro following an incidental discovery in 1987 of how eye movements during a walk in the park decreased negative emotions associated with distressing memories.…
EMDR: Dispelling the false memory creation myth in response to Otgaar et al.(2022)
In this paper, we critically examine the article by Otgaar et al. (2022a) which claims that psychotherapy can induce false memories of trauma and that therapists can suggest memories of experiences that clients never had. Specifically, Otgaar et al.…
EMDR therapy with first episode psychosis: Intervening early
The links between trauma and psychosis are well established in empirical literature (Giannopoulou et al., 2023) and qualitative research (Campodonico et al., 2022). Developmental trauma increases the risk for psychosis symptoms in adulthood, and…
EMDR with children. An overview of research and clinical practice
For more than 25 years, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has been widely used with infants, children and adolescents internationally. Meta-analyses including randomised controlled trials and single case experimental design studies…
Group EMDR in Ōtautahi Christchurch
The idea of a group of strangers working through trauma memories using eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) alongside each other without the significant risk of re-traumatising each other and achieving meaningful results can be hard…
SVS EMDR group protocol: A collaborative approach to trauma therapy
The authors discuss the benefits of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) group therapy when delivered as an adjunct to individual therapy for sexual violence survivors (SVS) engaged in trauma treatment. The SVS protocol was developed…
Integrative eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and family therapy model for treating attachment trauma: Possibilities in the New Zealand context
The negative consequences of attachment trauma are evident on individual and interpersonal levels. Presenting problems for young clients with attachment trauma include posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, anxiety and severely disrupted behaviour.…
Protocol for evaluating a novel university-based clinical training course in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in Aotearoa
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) training has taken place almost exclusively outside of universities and draws on a North American model that rarely addresses cultural contexts of practice. This study presents the protocol for the…
Efficacy of EMDR for early intervention after a traumatic event: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established psychological therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, based on the recommendations of clinical practice guidelines. However, these guidelines…
12-month follow-up of intensive outpatient treatment for PTSD combining prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR and physical activity
Background Preliminary evidence shows promising treatment outcomes at short-term follow-up for intensive posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment, but long-term follow-up studies are sparse. This study is a sequel to a previous pilot study and…
Case report: 'Intensive online trauma treatment combining prolonged exposure and EMDR 2.0 in a patient with severe and chronic PTSD'
IntroductionShort and intensive trauma treatment programs seem promising in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known about the effects performing these types of intensive treatment programs online. MethodAt the…
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for prolonged grief: Theory, research and practice
Prolonged Grief Disorder occurs within 7-10% of the bereaved population and is a more complicated and persistent form of grief which has been associated with suicidality, mental health disorders, sleep disturbance, poor health behaviors, and work and…
Exploratory pedagogical research of a bespoke eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy training for midwives
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a transdiag nostic, comprehensive, integrative, evidence‐based treatment intervention for post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and perinatal PTSD. PTSD can arise from an…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective mental health treatment researched and proven effective mainly for the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was developed in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro. She suggests that…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing versus cognitive behavior therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis review compared eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and cognitive behavior therapy efficacy in reducing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression symptoms. A systematic search for articles published…
فعالية برنامج العلاج النفسي القائم على إزالة حساسية حركة العين وإعادة المعالجة (EMDR) في تخفيف اضطراب ما بعد الصدمة بعد الولادة لدى النساء ذوات الخبرة السابقة في الولادة The efficacy of a psychotherapy program based on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in alleviating postpartum post traumatic disorder in women with prior childbirth experience
تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تقييم مدى فعالية برنامج علاجي يعتمد على إزالة حساسية حركة العين وإعادة معالجتها (EMDR) في تخفيف أعراض اضطراب ما بعد الصدمة بعد الولادة وتقييم آثاره المستمرة بعد فترة متابعة مدتها شهر واحد. وباستخدام التصميم شبه التجريبي، شملت…
Case report: Pharmacotherapy and EMDR psychotherapy as an effective treatment for OCD imagery in a patient with a psychotic disorder
Unlike compulsive symptoms, such as washing hands, or obsessive symptoms, such as recurring thoughts of contamination, the issue of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) imagery receives little attention in the literature. This article describes the…
The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on the fear of hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized clinical trial
Background:The fear of hypoglycemia leads to psychological symptoms in patients with diabetes type 2. In this research, the effects of EDMR on the fear of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes type 2 were examined. Methods: A clinical trial study…
A randomized controlled trial comparing the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and integrated EMDR-dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) in the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and comorbid (sub)clinical borderline personality disorder: Study design
Background: Comorbidity between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is high. There is growing motivation among clinicians to offer PTSD treatments – such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing…
Qualitative research in EMDR therapy: Exploring the individual experience of the how and why
This narrative literature review examines 12 eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy studies published in peer-reviewed journals that implement qualitative methodology other than case studies. Qualitative studies in the EMDR…