- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
During EMDR therapy, clinical observations suggest that an accelerated learning process is stimulated by EMDR’s standardized procedures, which incorporate the use of eye movements and other forms of rhythmic left-right (bilateral) stimulation (e g , tones or taps)
- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
EMDR therapy is well-suited for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, whether from a single distressing event or a series of accumulated negative experiences Trauma can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, bullying, accidents, combat experiences, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one
- Exploring the 8 phases of EMDR - American Psychological Association (APA)
EMDR therapy is a structured psychotherapy that primarily focuses on treating individuals who have experienced distressing, traumatic events The therapy uses an eight-phase approach that includes: Phase 1: History-taking
- Case Example: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR therapy’s theoretical model, the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, views pathology as being the result of maladaptive, unprocessed memories Such unprocessed disturbing memories continue to carry a high emotional charge that, when triggered, create the symptoms of PTSD and or other disorders
- EMDR for Trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
In EMDR for Trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dr Francine Shapiro demonstrates her approach to working with clients still experiencing the effects of past traumatic experiences EMDR is an integrative psychotherapy designated by the American Psychiatric Association as highly effective and empirically supported
- APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic . . .
Guideline Update Panel for the Treatment of PTSD in Adults Lori A Zoellner (chair) Department of Psychology,
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Dr Russell is a retired Navy commander and military psychologist, who became the first certified military EMDR trainer in the Department of Defense, and organized a series of just-in-time EMDR trainings for more than 265 mental health providers in response to a growing military mental health crisis
- EMDR as an Integrative Psychotherapy Approach
In EMDR as an Integrative Psychotherapy Approach, EMDR originator Francine Shapiro explores the latest developments and theoretical perspectives on, and clinical implications of, this complex psychotherapy approach originally developed to treat posttraumatic stress disorder Leading spokespersons of all major schools of psychotherapy explore
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