Introduction to the flash technique, principals and protocols
Description
Background & Aims
The flash technique was introduced in 2017[1] as a technique to be used in the preparation phase of EMDR to rapidly and painlessly reduce disturbance associated with even the most disturbing target memories. The aim of this presentation is to explain the most current protocol for the flash technique, review current research, and give participants an experience of how it works.
Methods
Since the introduction of the flash technique, a simpler equally effective version of the flash technique has been developed, over 5500 clinicians worldwide have been trained in this technique and over 1300 have joined in a lively listserv sharing their experiences with the flash technique. We will present the basic principles of the most current version of this technique along with specific instructions, as well a video, a live demonstration, and the results of four studies[2] from three continents involving 813 sessions. A short practicum will be included.
Abstract
It is difficult to conduct EMDR with some clients if they are unwilling to focus on particularly disturbing memories, dissociate when they do, or employ avoidance defenses. An alternative to various forms of titration, the flash technique can be used as a quick, painless process during the preparation phase to reduce the initial disturbance associated with trauma memories so that clients will not need to dissociate or defend.
The flash technique was introduced in 2017[1] as a technique to be used in the preparation phase of EMDR to rapidly and painlessly reduce disturbance associated with even the most disturbing target memories. The aim of this presentation is to explain the most current protocol for the flash technique, review current research, and give participants an experience of how it works.
Methods
Since the introduction of the flash technique, a simpler equally effective version of the flash technique has been developed, over 5500 clinicians worldwide have been trained in this technique and over 1300 have joined in a lively listserv sharing their experiences with the flash technique. We will present the basic principles of the most current version of this technique along with specific instructions, as well a video, a live demonstration, and the results of four studies[2] from three continents involving 813 sessions. A short practicum will be included.
Abstract
It is difficult to conduct EMDR with some clients if they are unwilling to focus on particularly disturbing memories, dissociate when they do, or employ avoidance defenses. An alternative to various forms of titration, the flash technique can be used as a quick, painless process during the preparation phase to reduce the initial disturbance associated with trauma memories so that clients will not need to dissociate or defend.
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Manfield, P., & Engel, L. (2021, June). Introduction to the flash technique, principals and protocols. Presentation at the 20th EMDR Europe Association Conference, Virtual
Citation
“Introduction to the flash technique, principals and protocols,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 14, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/26947.