What happens when opposites meet? The contribution of a dialectical perspective to the AIP model
Description
What’s new in our dialectic approach? How can it benefit EMDR therapists? Does it contribute to understanding the AIP model? The dialectical perspective suggests that the AIP system operates by horizontal and vertical dialectical movements acting in synergy. The horizontal oscillates between opposites and the vertical forms a whole/part hierarchy. This movement is driven by cycles of differentiation and linking. Experiences differentiate into various parts enabling new links to emerge. The spiral of the AIP system expands towards higher integration transforming the theme and the Self. This transformation fosters a sense of wholeness and peacefulness towards oneself, others, and the universe.
The dialectical perspective
1. Supplies a map of the associative processing of the AIP system in each session.
2. Clarifies the expanding nature of Mindful Dual Awareness (MDA) from Openness, to Curiosity, Acceptance of opposites and Love.
3. Offers a holistic view of the interaction between therapeutic relationship, AIP system and MDA
4. Guides the therapist in ‘dialectical attunement’ and dialectical interweaves matched to the client’s specific needs, thus facilitating the dialectical/integrative movement.
The main focus will be on the application of the dialectical concepts to EMDR therapy. The ‘Resource Connection Envelope’ (RCE) will also be taught and exercised. It contains the trauma processing with the client’s unique resources from beginning to closure. Teaching methods include: lecture, video clips, group transcript analysis and practice in pairs.
The dialectical perspective
1. Supplies a map of the associative processing of the AIP system in each session.
2. Clarifies the expanding nature of Mindful Dual Awareness (MDA) from Openness, to Curiosity, Acceptance of opposites and Love.
3. Offers a holistic view of the interaction between therapeutic relationship, AIP system and MDA
4. Guides the therapist in ‘dialectical attunement’ and dialectical interweaves matched to the client’s specific needs, thus facilitating the dialectical/integrative movement.
The main focus will be on the application of the dialectical concepts to EMDR therapy. The ‘Resource Connection Envelope’ (RCE) will also be taught and exercised. It contains the trauma processing with the client’s unique resources from beginning to closure. Teaching methods include: lecture, video clips, group transcript analysis and practice in pairs.
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Laub, B. (2017, April). What happens when opposites meet? The contribution of a dialectical perspective to the AIP model. In EMDR techniques and strategies (Tri Iswardani Sadatun, Chair). Presentation at the 3rd EMDR Asia International Conference, Shanghai, China
Citation
“What happens when opposites meet? The contribution of a dialectical perspective to the AIP model,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 10, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/24390.