Literature points to CBT and EMDR as evidence-based therapies for trauma-related disorders. Treatments are typically administered in a vis-à-vis setting with patients reporting symptoms of a previously experienced trauma. Conversely, online-therapies…
The transfer of social, school and working life to a digital dimension due to the current pandemic has disproportionately increased risks and threats of the Internet: cyberbullying, sexting, online grooming and revenge porn. The pandemic has also…
A body of research has demonstrated the efficacy of timely psychotherapy in the acute phase of traumatization. COVID19 emergency represented for several reasons a highly traumatic event for the most of professionals involved in patients’ care…
In the UK, The Trauma Response Network has been providing free EMDR therapy to children and young people affected in one way or the other by Covid-19 and its consequences. In line with the national and international picture which showed that during…
he flash technique (FT) is a low-intensity individual or group intervention that appears to rapidly lessen the distress of disturbing and traumatic memories. This paper reports on the safety and effectiveness of group FT with 77 healthcare providers…
BackgroundCOVID-19 is an acutely fatal disease as a consequence of progressive respiratory complications. So, the researchers recommended effective strategies should be established to improve medical front-line medical staff's mental health. This…
Literature points to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as evidence-based therapies for trauma-related disorders. Treatments are typically administered in a vis-à-vis setting with patients…
Healthcare workers and Mental Health clinicians are at heightened risk for mental health issues while they support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and early psychological intervention is crucial to protect them. The Self-Care…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapists have been faced with the choice of either abruptly terminating therapy with their clients or moving to working remotely, usually by videoconferencing. This…
Self-help treatments are an important intervention tool, with high accessibility and ease of application. To our knowledge, no research has previously been conducted on any self-help intervention derived from eye movement desensitization and…
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has led to severe public health challenges, including detrimental physical and mental health outcomes nationwide. In this time of collective trauma, the effects of COVID-19 will undoubtedly give rise to unequal…
Primary Objective: To determine the feasibility of delivering a protocolised, remote, online, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) intervention, within 12-weeks of hospital discharge, for adult survivors of Covid-19 related critical…
Background:The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a strain on health systems around the world. Healthcare workers, on the front lines of the epidemic, are facing major and potentially traumatic stressful events, overwhelming their ability to cope and their…
COVID-19 affects many societies by measures as “social distancing”, forcing mental health care professionals to deliver treatments online or via telephone. In this context, online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an emerging…
Death of a loved one is universally distressing. The stressful conditions of COVID-19 can compound the trauma of a loss. Consequently, the mourner has to deal with: (a) the loss of a loved one; (b) potential complications of grief and mourning caused…
The Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol evolved following a conversation between Elan Shapiro and Judy Moench. STEP is a video series that was developed using the concepts of earlier work of Elan Shapiro and Bruit Laub. It is based on the principles…
An adapted Group-Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) training has been developed for the “Age of Corona” that trains EMDR clinicians in the use of the G-TEP worksheet for remote individual application. The G-TEP Remote Individual & Self Care…
Understanding and promoting resilience during this COVID-19 pandemic can help our clients and augment what we do with EMDR therapy. This is part of a program I do for emergency personnel and first responders on resilience, and hopefully is applicable…
I am passing on to you a brief, modified version of an outline I have used for resilience. May some of it be helpful to your clients, and you. As I send this off to Marilyn Luber (thanks Marilyn for coordinating this), I have some personal thoughts I…
As the world watches the dominos fall in increasingly complex patterns, with layer upon layer of concerns, risks, and fear, no one on the planet is currently living with any kind of physical or emotional immunity. Not even 9/11 brokered the kind of…
The EMDR Abbreviated Recent-Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) Protocol is an adaptation of the EMDR R-TEP protocol and is intended for use as a short, episode/timeframed focused intervention (such as for the coronavirus outbreak), and takes…
The 4 Elements was developed by Elan Shapiro in 2007 to use as a stress reduction technique. It has been modified here for use with children. In this chapter, you will see the 4 Elements slides along with a poster that parents can use with children.…
Ignacio Jarero has used YouTube to show how to do “The Butterfly Hug for the Coronavirus Pandemic.” Here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGl5QOFHtbE&feature=youtu.beThis is the transcription of his YouTube video:Hello, I am Dr.…
The concerns about the coronavirus are mostly about possible ongoing dangers in the present and future. SCP-C can help reduce negative feelings and increase calmness and sense of control.
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging for mental health practitioners. Stabilization relating to temporary disasters, whether man-made or natural, is done by recognizing that the past danger is over. The ongoing nature of the coronavirus crisis…
Nervous System When Under Threat However long it’s been, our nervous systems are all getting the message that we are under threat. Our sense of safety has been ruptured, our sense of continuity all but gone, and we’re deluged with stories about life…
When the Coronavirus crisis became a reality for all of us, initial despair and fear took over. Clients of all ages were reporting increased anxiety, stress and fear. Uncertainty was freefloating amongst all of us. However, I was reminded of the…
The Turkey EMDR Trauma Recovery Group consists of 500 psychotherapists who received EMDR training and are carrying out the EMDR, Humanitarian AssistancePrograms of the EMDR Association Turkey. They are volunteers.
MDR therapy is one of the empirically-supported treatments for the psychological effects of trauma, that is endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2013), United Nations High Commission for Refugees ((UNHCR, 2015) and the International…
The Coronavirus threat has had a deep impact on our emotions, cognitive schemas, as well as on our sense of control and safety, generating new anxieties and worries and suddenly changing our lives and habits. As many countries have started to ease…
As the Covid-19 continues to develop rapidly and more of our member countries are in lockdown, it is necessary to update the previously issued guidelines for online EMDR therapy. We will continually review and update this information as needed in…
The coronavirus or COVID-19 is a reality that is affecting European countries in different ways. The purpose of this text is to share the reflections of what we have experienced, observed and done in dealing with the Coronavirus emergency. By writing…
The following series of guidelines, suggestions and tips grew out of the work that we/EMDR Italy have been doing with clients and groups during the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic in the earliest days of the pandemic. These are based on our…
The EMDR therapy model is rapidly evolving. The idea that EMDR therapy can offer a full range of response when it comes to mental health needs is new. There are commonlyknown crisis response models that -even if outdated or have demonstrated lack of…
EMDR Resources in the Era of Covid-19, edited by Marilyn Luber, is a compendium of EMDR protocols, resources and procedures that has just been published to support and enrich the EMDR community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of the resources…
