EMDR stabilization, dissociation treatment, and the animal-human bond
Description
EMDR therapy easily lends itself to the integration of animal-assisted interactions to become Animal-Assisted EMDR (AA-EMDR). EquiLateral™ was introduced by the presenter in 2011 as the first EMDR protocol to incorporate animal-assisted interactions, specifically equine-assisted, whilst maintaining EMDR treatment fidelity. Drawing from an overall Animal-Assisted (AA-EMDR) approach, animal-assisted interactions are woven into the eight phases of EMDR therapy, conceptualized through the AIP model, all while in consideration of animal/client welfare. In addition, with the COVID pandemic and increased prevalence of therapy online, often comes clients’ companion animal(s) “joining session.” Are we missing these opportunities? This workshop addresses the clinical benefits and ethics of integrating animal-assisted interactions within EMDR therapy. Attendees also learn experiential ways to increase adaptive information, raise integrative capacity, and address non-personification / non-presentification, especially in the treatment of structural dissociation. A highly interactive and engaging workshop, participants learn via case studies, videos, interactive activities, and discussions.
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Jenkins, S. (2023, August). EMDR stabilization, dissociation treatment, and the animal-human bond. Presentation at the at the 28th EMDR International Association Conference, Arlington, VA
Citation
“EMDR stabilization, dissociation treatment, and the animal-human bond,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 3, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/28166.