This case presentation follows the therapeutic journey with a 16 year old girl who suffered debilitating pseudo seizures following a traumatic event. In extended COVID lockdown, with telehealth the only means of connecting, the presentation explores…
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven not to be no only a life threatening global event, but also one that has had a major psychological impact on millions of people around the world. The fact that many individuals experienced anxietty, loneliness,…
Background: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to reduce the emotionality and vividness of traumatic memories in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The effects of extra activation during EMDR and whether it leads to…
IntroductionEye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy method designed to treat distress associated with traumatic memories. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged providers to shift EMDR to telehealth…
BackgroundMany Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists moved their practice online during COVID-19. We conducted surveys and interviews to understand the implementation and acceptability of online EMDR therapy. MethodsFrom 17…
Some of us once baulked at the use of lightbars and headsets let the alone the virtual consulting space. Naomi Fisher muses on what the future might hold for online therapy when lockdown finally ends.
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…
A healthy therapeutic alliance is central to successful EMDR therapy, but how do EMDR therapists ensure relational success in the uncharted territory of telehealth? As clinicians have always done in unchartered waters, EMDRIA members are discovering…
