Transforming traumatic memory with EMDR: Insights into how and why EMDR may work

Traumatic memories are frequently relived, not remembered. Indeed, emerging neuroscientific evidence demonstrates that traumatic memories are relived in the form of sensations and motoric actions. How can EMDR aid in transforming traumatic memories from being relived to being remembered as a coherent narrative that is anchored in the present? This lecture will describe how traumatic memory can be transformed with EMDR. In addition, how and why EMDR may work will be discussed. Case examples will be given throughout the lecture.

Conference

English

Ruth Lanius

Lanius, R. (2023, August). Transforming traumatic memory with EMDR: Insights into how and why EMDR may work. Presentation at the at the 28th EMDR International Association Conference, Arlington, VA