EMDR and the ICONN protocol for schizophrenia – “Things can only get better”

Schizophrenia is challenging to treat and has a heavy burden with life expectancy being reduced by 10 years, mostly through suicide. The genetic epidemiological work of Professor K Kendler has informed a rigorous phenotype for schizophrenia. However, after over 100 years of experience only a minority make a full recovery. The ICONN protocol for EMDR has been developed from experience with a series of patients with psychotic disorders, including ‘M’, a patient who met Kendler’s strict criteria for schizophrenia. ‘M’ remains in recovery after 4 years.

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Paul Miller

Miller, P. (2011, August). EMDR and the ICONN protocol for schizophrenia - "Things can only get better". Plenary presented at 16th EMDR International Association Conference, Orange County, CA