Online EMDR therapy with an adolescent suffering dissociative seizures: A journey through COVID, early intervention and team work

This case presentation follows the therapeutic journey with a 16 year old girl who suffered debilitating pseudo seizures following a traumatic event. In extended COVID lockdown, with telehealth the only means of connecting, the presentation explores the process of EMDR therapy. With the standard protocol providing structure and guidance, the therapist drew on adaptations and adjunct approaches to help build the therapeutic alliance and ensure safe processing. This included family therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and the creative use of Elan Shapiro's G-TEP. The presentation makes extensive use of clinical video excerpts which will not be available in the recorded session.

Conference

English

Jenny Dwyer

Dwyer, J. (2021, October). Online EMDR therapy with an adolescent suffering dissociative seizures: A journey through COVID, Early Intervention and team work. Presentation at the EMDRAA Conference, Virtual