Editorial: EMDR and the AIP model: Healing the scars of trauma

In the dynamic world of modern psychotherapy, the development of innovative and effective treatment methods is paramount for mental health professionals. Trauma treatment, in particular, is a focal point as it directly impacts the quality of life of individuals and plays a critical role in maintaining psychological well-being. In this context, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model have garnered increasing interest and have been increasingly integrated into clinical practice in recent years (1, 2). EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro, is designed to alleviate symptoms associated with traumatic memories through structured protocols involving eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (1). The AIP model posits that trauma disrupts the brain’s ability to process information, leading to maladaptive memory storage. EMDR facilitates the reprocessing of these memories, promoting adaptive resolution and integration into existing memory networks (2). Therefore, as a result of the increasing interest in EMDR and AIP, it has become the subject of many studies and articles.

Journal

English

Ehud Oren
İbrahim Gündoğmuş 
Alişan Burak Yaşar

Oren, E., Gündoğmuş, İ., & Yaşar, A. B. (2024) Editorial: EMDR and the AIP Model: Healing the scars of trauma.
Frontiers Psychiatry, 15, 1469787. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1469787