The use of EMDR with motor accident victims

Approximately 750,000 new cases of PTSD arise each year following MVAs in the US alone. The presenter will discuss targeting pain memories and dealing with closed head injuries, as well as PTSD when they co-morbidly occur in the same person. Case examples will be presented. Results of approximately 100 consecutive PTSD cases from MVAs will also be presented. The participant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: How to treat pain memories within the EMDR protocol; How to treat closed head injuries within the EMDR protocol and; Treatment effectiveness of EMDR with this population.

Conference

English

Robert H. Tinker

Tinker, R. H. (2008, September). The use of EMDR with motor accident victims. Presentation at the 13th EMDR International Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ