Preparing dysregulated, dissociative, attachment - Wounded clients for EMDR

This workshop introduces ego state therapy concepts and interventions from the Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) for stabilizing dysregulated, dissociative, attachment-wounded clients in EMDR Phase 2. It shows how to mobilize loving, attuned, vetted, internal Resources. It describes how to talk directly to triggered wounded child parts to get them in a dialogue with Resources who help them feel safe as they meet emotional needs. After wounded parts tell their story, we orient them to present time and reassure them that their perception of “reliving” an old trauma is just a harmless recording playing back. These interventions can stabilize wounded child parts—bringing them out of trance and into the safety of the present. As more and more wounded parts get stabilized, dysregulated clients develop the emotion management skills needed for EMDR success. Issues of diversity and equity in the context of DNMS, are also addressed.

Conference

English

Shirley Jean Schmidt

Schmidt, S. J. (2022, September). Preparing dysregulated, dissociative, attachment - Wounded clients for EMDR. Presentation at the 27th EMDR International Association Virtual Conference