The marriage of EMDR and ego state therapy in couples therapy

Ego state conflict can frequently dominate relational patterns even in clients without a trauma history. Relational partners often have poor boundaries and share a mutual dependency characterized by blame and projection. This workshop will explore family dynamics that contribute to ego fragmentation and manifestations of interlocking ego state conflict in couples therapy. Participants will learn a model for EMDR-based assessment and treatment planning, be able to describe ego state manifestations in couples conflict, and learn how to manage ego states in the desensitization phase of processing.

Conference

English

Barry K. Litt

Litt, B. K. (2008, September). The marriage of EMDR and ego state therapy in couples therapy. Presentation at the 13th EMDR International Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ