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1. Spierings, J. J. (2005, June). Adapting EMDR to work effectively with clients from other cultures. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Intercultural competence is the ability to expand your EMDR skills to other
cultures. It has both an attitude aspect and a technical aspect : a different
style of relating and communicating with your client, and different things to
ask and explore.
This workshop offers a systematic way to understand this type of differences,
it offers also very practical do's and don'ts, and tips and tricks to overcome
difficulties.
The participants will learn intercultural competence in the development of
resources and the building up of affect tolerance, making use of the healing
rituals, objects and symbols of their clients own culture.
Keywords: Culture
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2. Giti, S. M. (2011, May). Beyond social phobia: A review of the background, manifestations and varied therapeutic approaches for performance anxiety. Alliant International University, Los Angeles, California. 3503418.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
Performance anxiety is ubiquitous in our present culture and is considered one of
the most prevalent forms of anxiety. The famous actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld once
joked, “ At a funeral, most people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!”
While nearly eighty percent of people experience some form of anxiety when they are the
center of attention, individuals who experience performance anxiety are severely
distressed and debilitated by their anxiety (Plaut, 1990). In most cases, performance
anxiety threatens to restrain an individual’s profession, goals, education, relationships or
daily life activities. While the phenomenon of acute anxiety is commonly labeled as stage
fright in the world of the performing arts, in psychological literature it is rarely specified
or considered a diagnosable mental health disorder. It is often clustered with specific
phobias or social phobia.
Indeed, performance anxiety is not an experience solely limited to actors,
musicians, singers and dancers. It affects athletes, politicians, writers, students,
professionals, leaders, and individuals in all walks of life. For this reason, it is essential
that clinicians become educated in the etiology, symptoms, manifestations and
therapeutic approaches of performance anxiety.
Keywords: Socia Phobia Performance Anxiety
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3. Withers, D. (1999, June). Bilateral movement therapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Participants will: 1) learn to implement Bilateral Movement Therapy, an innovation of EMDR, into a Group Therapy Model, establishing group safety, cohesion and culture; 2) learn to incorporate Dance Movement Therapy techniques and theory into the standard EMDR protocol using the whole body rather than just eye movements; and 3) explore the use of Bilateral Movement Therapy with a variety of treatment issues and populations and how to assess its appropriateness for each.
Keywords: Bilateral Movement Therapy Dance Movement Therapy Group Therapy Model
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4. Yang, Y., & Wu, W. (2008, June). A Chinese way to use ‘safe place’ in grief work. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Every culture has its special way to deal with grief. In Chinese culture which is collectivism-oriented, people deal
with grief not only in a society context, but also have a lot of connection with the bereaved ones. We found that
it is hard to help the clients to be stabilized and work with EMDR on their grief before you help them to find a
“Safe place” to settle their bereaved ones down. Hence, we use a modified “safe place” technique to help the
clients to create a “heaven” for their loved ones, a “place” they can visit to say “hello” again to their bereaved
ones. Our presentation will how we did that in a case series of adults and children by using imaginary ways and
artistic ways. Using EMDR as standard protocol was effective to remove the symptoms and got the SUDs down.
Keywords: Chinese Grief Poster Safe Place
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5. Makinson, R. A., & Young, J. S. (2012, April). Cognitive behavioral therapy and the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: Where counseling and neuroscience meet. Journal of Counseling & Development, 90(2), 131-140. doi:10.1111/j.1556-6676.2012.00017.x .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
There is increasing evidence to support the biological basis of mental disorders. Subsequently, understanding the neurobiological context from which mental distress arises can help counselors appropriately apply cognitive behavioral therapy and other well-researched cognitive interventions. The purpose of this article is to describe the neurobiological context underlying the formation and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorders, a mental disorder frequently encountered by counselors, from a cognitive therapy framework.
Recent changes to the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (2009) accreditation standards include the need for counselors-in-training to understand the neurobiological basis of behavior, which marks a new direction for the training of professional counselors who have historically reacted ambivalently toward medical models for understanding client concerns and treatments. Yet recent findings in neuroscience actually support the verbally based interventions that counselors typically use in treatment; therefore, there is much to be gained by counselors and counselor educators in understanding the basics of human neurobiology and how commonly used counseling interventions intervene on these biological systems. The National Institute of Mental Health (2010) stated in a recent strategic plan that “Important discoveries in areas such as genetics, neuroscience, and behavioral science largely account for the substantial gains in knowledge that have helped us to understand the complexities of mental illnesses and behavioral disorders over the past 15 years” (“Introduction,” para. 4).
Given the increasingly biological focus of mental health research, the practicing counselor is faced with the task of understanding and using the emerging mental health treatments and explaining to clients, to reimbursing agencies, and to the broader public how counseling fits within the medically dominated mental health culture. Some counselors have long reacted ambivalently toward the pathologically oriented diagnostic categories of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV;American Psychiatric Association, 1994) system and the medication-dominated world of psychiatry. For example, the contrasting viewpoints on this issue were published in the Journal of Counseling & Development between Allen and Mary Ivey (1998, 1999) and Scott Hinkle (1999). Ivey and Ivey (1998) argued for a developmental interpretation to the DSM-IV, opposing what they called the “pathological view” (p. 334) of the manual. According to Ivey and Ivey, disorders could be viewed through a positive development tradition to lie not within the individual but within the contextual systems in which a person lives. Subsequently, disorders are viewed as a “logical response to a developmental history” (Ivey & Ivey, 1999, p. 484). By contrast, Hinkle (1999) argued that because anxiety and depressive disorders “are the most common clinical symptoms associated with presentation to counseling” (p. 475), the counseling profession is weakened if counselors shy away from direct participation in the DSM nomenclature and treatment parlance. As Hinkle indicated, “mental disorders according to the medical model describe disease processes, not people” (p. 475). Regardless of the reader's philosophical perspective, practicing counselors know participation in medical and psychiatric systems is necessary at times. Also, recent discoveries in the field of neuroscience are providing evidence that interventions often used by counselors have direct physiological impact on client neurobiology (Kennedy et al., 2007; Linden, 2006). For example, Felmingham et al. (2007) demonstrated significant differences in brain activity before and after 8 weeks of exposure therapy, which correlated with a reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity. Similarly, Paquette et al. (2003) found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alters the activation and metabolism of specific brain regions following successful treatment of spider phobia. These findings, along with others (for a detailed review, see Beauregard, 2007; Frewen, Dozois, & Lanius, 2008), are significant because they support the techniques, interventions, and approaches used by counselors and provide a mechanism by which counseling positively affects brain physiology. Within the emerging physiologically based treatment milieu, counselors should be prepared to articulate how cognitive counseling interventions make measurable changes to the client. Although cognitive-behavioral-based approaches are effective in the treatment of a number of psychiatric illnesses, adult PTSD is arguably one of the best understood mental disorders from a neurological perspective. It thus presents a valuable model for exploring not only the basic tenets of neurobiology but also the mechanisms behind its successful treatment. Furthermore, PTSD is a disorder that counselors will likely encounter in practice.
PTSD is a mental disorder characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms due to environmental exposure to a psychologically stressful event such as war, natural disaster, or sexual victimization. Thus, it provides a clear example of how, even in adulthood, neurological adaptation (in this case maladaptive changes) can functionally “rewire” the brain in a short period of time, resulting in a sustained array of clinical symptoms. The diagnostic criteria for PTSD are a history of exposure to a traumatic event meeting two criteria and symptoms from each of three symptom clusters: intrusive recollections, avoidant/numbing symptoms, and hyperarousal symptoms. A fifth criterion concerns duration of symptoms and a sixth assesses functioning (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).
The National Comorbidity Survey Replication, conducted between February 2001 and April 2003 (Kessler et al., 2005), determined that the estimated lifetime prevalence of PTSD among American adults is 6.8%, with women (9.7%) twice as likely as men (3.6%) to have the disorder at some point in their lives. These findings are very similar to those of the first National Comorbidity Survey conducted in the early 1990s (Kessler, Sonnega, Bromet, Hughes, & Nelson, 1995), which was composed of interviews of a representative national sample of 8,098 Americans ages 15 to 54 years. In this earlier sample, the estimated prevalence of lifetime PTSD was 7.8% in the general population. As in the more recent survey, women (10.4%) were more than twice as likely as men (5%) to have PTSD at some point in their lives (Kessler et al., 2005; Kessler et al., 1995).
Keywords: CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Neurobiological Basis of Behavior Neurobiology Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
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6. Morgan, T. (2008, August 27-September 2). Communicating culture. Boise Weekly, 17(9), 11-15.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
There's a technique called EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. It's a simple technique that activates both sides of the brain," [Leslye Boban] explained. The technique has patients focus on their trauma while an external stimulus, like tapping, is applied to the head. "We're combining it with art therapy to help them release traumas without actually having to talk about the trauma. We're working with a counseling group to also do the same technique with the parents, because you can't work with the kids and open them up like that and go home to a chaotic, unstable environment."[Alt-Press Watch]
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7. Cook, J. M., Biyanova, T., & Coyne, J. C. (2009, October). Comparative case study of diffusion of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in two clinical settings: Empirically supported treatment status is not enough. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40(5), 518-524. doi:10.1037/a0015144.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
An in-depth comparative case study was conducted of two attempts at
diffusion of an empirically supported, but controversial, psychotherapy: eye
movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). One Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) treatment setting in which there was substantial uptake was
compared with a second VA setting in which it was not adopted. Qualitative
interviews were conducted with 10 mental health clinicians at the first
site, and 19 at the second. Critical selling points for EMDR were a highly
regarded champion, the observability of effects with patients, and
personally experiencing its effects during a role training session.
Compatibility with existing psychotherapist practices and values further
allowed the therapy to become embedded in the organizational culture. At the
second site, a sense that EMDR was not theoretically coherent or compelling
overwhelmed other considerations, including its empirical status.
Comparative studies contrasting settings in which innovative therapies are
implemented versus those in which they were rejected may aid in refining
theories of and strategies for dissemination.
Keywords: Diffusion Evidence-Supported Treatment Marketing Psychotherapy
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8. Prattos-Spongalides, T. A. (2001, June). Connotation difficulties encountered in the application of the EMDR protocol in one’s native language. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The goal of this workshop is to determine connotation difficulties encountered in the application of important EMDR components like Safe Place, Negative Cognition, and VoC into one's native lnaguage; identify successful solutions already used in non-English speaking countries; share and demonstrate how cultural differences and value may alter/cloud the content of protocol components; develop a list of flexible alternative phrasings for use with novice EMDR therapists in non-English speaking countries as a resource aid and relief to the strain stemming from the unavoidable adaption of the EMDR protocol into one's native language.
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9. Hillman, J. L. (2002). Crisis intervention and trauma, New approaches to evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
Language: English
Format: Book
Abstract: R
ecent findings from an American Psychological Association task force suggest that one in four therapists will experience patient suicide, and that one in eight will feel threatened by patient violence during their career. Experts from this task force have also noted that clinicians receive virtually no formal training or coursework in crisis intervention. Despite the increasing need for professional services among members of the general population, current practitioners have few texts available that provide step-by-step, detailed information about how to engage in crisis intervention, and how to integrate recent, empirical research findings into theory and practice. This volume helps bridge this critical gap by providing a theoretically advanced, yet practical guide to crisis intervention.
Particular attention is given to the role of violence within our culture, patient suicide, school and workplace violence, long-term sequelae of trauma, clinical assessment and risk management, professional boundaries and burn-out, domestic violence, and the neurophysiology of trauma, as well as the needs of typically underserved patient populations including minority group members, older adults, gays and lesbians, and children. The text also features critical reviews of controversial topics, including EMDR, critical incident stress debriefing, recovered memories, dissociative identity disorder, and alternative medicine. [Springer]
Keywords: Crisis Intervention Trauma
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10. Spierings, J. (2001, May). Cultural adaptations of EMDR. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, London, UK .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In this presentation the concept of "intercultural competence" is developed. A structured way
is introduced to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients from another culture in order
to build up trust and to bridge cultural differences in styles of processing and expression of
emotion. The eight phases of EMDR will be reviewed and screened for necessary
adaptations, leading to a series of practical guidelines, useful metaphors, rituals, and helpful
concepts.
The presentation will be illustrated with case examples, both successful and less successful.
Keywords: Cultural Adaptations
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11. Renner, W., Banninger-Huber, E., & Peltzer, K. (2011). Culture-sensitive and resource oriented peer (CROP) - Groups as a community based intervention for trauma survivors: A randomized controlled pilot study with refugees and asylum seekers from Chechnya. Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, 2011-1, 1-13.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Asylum seekers and refugees frequently suffer from post-traumatic stress and culturally sensitive methods towards reducing symptoms should be taken into account. The aim of the work reported here was to examine the effectiveness of Culture-Sensitive and Resource Oriented Peer (CROP) - Groups for Chechen asylum seekers and refugees towards reducing post-traumatic symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Some ninety-four participants were randomly assigned to 15 sessions of CROP - or Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) - Groups, to 3 single sessions of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or to a Wait-List (WL). The results indicated that CROP was significantly superior to WL, and was equally effective as CBT in reducing post-traumatic symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Improvements still were present at three and six month follow-up occasions. EMDR yielded negative results. According to this pilot study, CROP-Groups pose a promising, culturally sensitive alternative to psychotherapy with Chechen migrants.
Keywords: Asylum Seekers Chechnya Community-Based Intervention CROP Culture-Sensitive and Resource Oriented Peer Pakistan Pilot Study Psychological Trauma Randomized Control Trial RCT Refugees Survivor Trauma Treatment Center Treatment Response Violent Situation in Pakistan
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12. Knipscheer, J., van Middendorp, H., & Kleber, R. (2011, August). De rol van cultuur in het omgaan met psychotrauma [The role of culture in coping with psychotrauma]. Psychologie & Gezondheid, 39(3), 125-131. doi:10.1007/s12483-011-0026-4.
Language: Dutch
Format: Journal
Abstract:
The role of culture in coping with psychotrauma
In this paper, the theme of the special issue on Culture and Trauma is introduced. In both empirically oriented articles as well as theoretical and contemplative contributions, the role of culture and migration context in the development of psychological problems following trauma, culture-specific or generic coping with the consequences, help-seeking behavior, and the need for culturally sensitive treatment is explored. First, the influence of the migration context is considered with regard to the possible sickening role of the asylum procedure, the burden for immigrant women who have undergone female genital mutilation and now live in a society that seriously condemns it, and the dilemma of Islamic migrants who experience homosexual feelings while living in a secularized society. Following are some contributions on cultural diversity in the expression of trauma symptoms, like somatization among refugees and the articulation of rage and embitterment among labor migrants. The impact of trauma in combination with migration on families and how children can be affected by the traumatization of their parents is the topic of two contributions in which the role of the (extended) family is explored and a contextual approach to working with families with trauma-related symptoms (a mentalization based multifamily therapy) is described. The factors that impede therapyseeking behaviour and drop-out are discussed in a study on Moroccan or Turkish girls who were raped. Finally, the applicability and efficacy of evidence-based interventions for treating ethnic minority patients with posttraumatic stress disorder is illustrated by a study on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing with refugees and an article on specific elements of intercultural trauma therapy that appear to be culturally sensitive.
Keywords: Asylum Procedure Cultural Diversity Culture Ethnic Minority Patients Female Genital Homosexuality Islamic Migrants Mentalization-Based Multi-Family Therapy Mutilation Migration Context Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Psychotrauma Trauma
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13. Errebo, N. (2010, July). A decade of EMDR humanitarian trainings in Asia. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In 1999, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP) began its work in Asia in Bangladesh. Since then HAP teams have
trained clinicians in India, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka. This presentation will summarize what has been learned
from ten years of experience in Asia. The EMDR HAP training in Sri Lanka following the 2004 tsunami will be presented in
detail. Issues addressed will include needs assessment, organization, collaboration among organizations, ethics, cultural
competence ,and program evaluation. Videotapes will show training and sessions of trainees with tsunami survivors. The
presentation will show how to train participants to think, write, and speak about EMDR as well as how to competently and
ethically utilize EMDR with clients.
An EMDR training program was conducted as a joint project of three organizations: EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
(HAP), International Relief Teams (IRT), and the Sri Lankan National Counselors Association (SRILNAC). Between March and
December 2005, 30 Sri Lankan counselors were trained in EMDR. These counselors demonstrated competence in EMDR on
several measures, treated more than 1,000 children and more than 350 adult tsunami victims with EMDR in 2005, provided
narrative reports and outcome measures for most of their clients, and formed the Sri Lanka EMDR Association (SEA). The
crucial steps in establishing and implementing this training program are explained, with a summary of the subjective
impressions and learning experiences most valued by the training team, including an excerpt from a trainer’s journal. This
information may be useful to future cross-cultural humanitarian efforts following large-scale disasters.
This article summarizes the crucial steps in establishing and carrying out this training program as well. Previous HAP programs
in Bangladesh and Turkey (Konuk et al., 2006) had led to the development of a model of therapist training and service delivery
following large-scale natural disasters. Great need for mental health treatment in developing countries following a disaster
and the even greater challenge of delivering effective, culturally competent mental health treatment in these situations.
Silove and Bryant (2006) praised the rapid needs assessment after the tsunami as an important advancement in psychiatric
epidemiology that demonstrated the value of such assessment in guiding mental health interventions after disasters.They
pointed out that the controversy over whether to offer psychological treatment after disasters confuses funding agencies
and those planning mental health programs after disasters. Their concerns were echoed in Raphael and Stevens’s (2006)
delineation of the emerging consensus about good mental health practice after disasters in an article that was not a part of
the Bangkok symposium. IRT directors, EMDR-HAP staff, and SRILNAC leaders discussed crucial political, ethical, economic,
and logistical decisions in conference calls and e-mails. They outlined a program that would be responsive to the culture and
needs of Sri Lanka, would provide world-class EMDR training and consultation, and would follow International Society for
Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) guidelines for mental health programs in post disaster situations (Weine et al., 2002). Following
the funding mandate of IRT, the HAP team took responsibility for ensuring that services would in fact be delivered to tsunami
survivors and that those services would be clinically effective. Therefore, requirements for continuing participation were quite
specific, and trainees were more thoroughly evaluated than in previous HAP projects. These 30 counselors treated more than
1,350 tsunami survivors with EMDR between March and December 2005 and submitted outcome reports on these sessions
that show marked improvement in PTSD symptoms. We know from e-mail contact that a number of participants continue
to use EMDR effectively. As mentioned Important elements of the HAP training program in Sri Lanka included (a) adequate
funding, (b) selection of trainees, (c) negotiation of objectives among HAP,IRT, and SRILNAC, (d) the pre-EMDR training in
traumatology, (e) the consultation between trainings,(f ) the requirements for ongoing participation in the training, (g) a
variety of measures of competence in EMDR, (h) the continuing, ongoing consultation with trainees, and (i) dedication. A
project like this is expensive. IRT received.
Keywords: Asia HAP Humanitarian Assistance Programs Trainings
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14. Dexter, B. A. (2006, September). Effective therapy with military and their families. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Many more families are now affected dramatically
by military service and combat. War is a
disturbing experience for the service member and
the family. Yet military culture is something that
mental health providers do not receive training
on in graduate school. Military medical systems
tend to lead military families to expect certain
services and knowledge when they seek help from
a therapist. If military families are able to utilize military medical facilities they expect they providers to be experts on military culture. It is not neccssary however, for therapists to have served in the military in order to provide high
quality service to military individuals and their
families. The military community is an entire culture with many honorable customs and
traditions. To fail to learn about military culture
when working with military families would be
tantamount to telling a client that ethnic minority
issues were not worthy of therapeutic
consideration. It is more critical now for mental health providers to learn about military culture
because many Activated Reservists, National
Guard and their families will need to receive
mental health services outside of the structured
military mental health setting. There is no one
"central source" for military information needed
by a clinician in order to provide the most effective
therapy. In this workshop we will include up-todate
handouts and referral sources for therapists
serving military families. We will also identify
how to use military culture knowledge to build
rapport and to set up effective targets for EMDR
processing.
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15. Kannan, L., & Mehrotra, S. (2010, July). Effectiveness of EMDR with those undergoing traumatic divorce. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
A contested divorce in an eastern cultural context qualifies to be classified as a traumatic event. Those experiencing this
ongoing trauma often undergo PTSD and Depression. EMDR with its standard and current events protocol serves to mitigate
both the anxiety and depressive symptoms significantly. This study looks at adapting EMDR for divorcing families in court,
clinical and private settings.
Participants will learn
1. Differences in cognition of marriage in different cultures such as western, Eastern and Middle Eastern and potential
problems, which are culture specific.
2. What constitutes marital trauma and traumatic divorce in the Eastern context
3. The impact of marital trauma in terms of clinical presentation as well as non clinical parameters of well being such as self-esteem, general health, locus of control and quality of life among those undergoing EMDR.
4. How to use EMDR with those undergoing marital trauma with divorce proceedings and cultural implications.
5. Adaptations in the EMDR to the court environment as well as other setting where such clients may present themselves
Keywords: Divorce
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16. Hampel, J. C. (1997, November). The effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on self-reported test anxiety in college students. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. AAT 9732881.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
Test anxiety is a common problem among students in western culture due to the importance of academic achievement and the consequences for failure. Many consider test anxiety to be primarily an issue of poor study habits and test readiness. However, some students who appear to possess excellent study habits also appear to experience severe anxiety during tests. A recent meta-analysis of test anxiety research substantiated these claims, finding that test anxiety appeared to be an emotionally-based as opposed to a cognitively-based problem. Despite these findings, the etiologies for test anxiety remain unknown. Similar to nearly all DSM-IV diagnostic categories, test anxiety is a syndrome with no known pathognomonic sign(s) which singularly diagnose the condition. Hence, treatments for test anxiety, as for nearly all other DSM-IV mental disorders are symptomatic as opposed to strategic. Unfortunately, there are few symptomatic treatments for test anxiety that are both efficient and effective.Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which was developed for the symptomatic treatment of PTSD, was chosen to treat the symptoms of test anxiety for the following essential reasons: (a) the reported efficacy of EMDR with PTSD; (b) the similarities between test anxiety and PTSD that include intrusive thoughts, inability to concentrate, behavioral avoidance, and emotional symptomatology; and (c) the need for a brief, effective symptomatic treatment for test anxiety. Using a waiting control group against which to compare the treatment group and subsequently replicate treatment effects, the results found that EMDR was highly effective for the symptomatic reduction of self-reported test anxiety as measured by all test anxiety scales. Moreover, these results also suggest that measures of study habits and attitudes are also sensitive to enhancement as a result of treatment with EMD/R. Although the current results did not suggest specific mechanism(s) by which EMDR was effective, the pattern of highly effective results across widely different types of test anxiety presentations suggests the actions of an active placebo treatment. It is suggested that future research contrast EMD/R with known active placebo protocols. [Author Abstract]
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 58(5-B), Nov 1997, pp. 2676.
Keywords: Anxiety Disorders College Students Empirical Study Life Experiences Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Survivors Treatment Effectiveness
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17. Fernandez, I. (2008). EMDR after a critical incident: Treatment of a tsunami survivor with acute posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(2), 156-159. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.2.2.156.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Research indicates that EMDR is effective for the treatment of PTSD, with numerous studies showing a high percentage of symptom remission after 3 sessions. The case of a tsunami survivor with acute PTSD is presented. Treatment for overt trauma symptoms was completed within 3 sessions, including all 8 phases and the 3-pronged protocol (i.e., past, present, future targets). One EMDR session was sufficient to process the trauma and alleviate the related symptoms, while another session was necessary for re-evaluation and processing present triggers and future templates. Resource installation was particularly helpful to prepare him for those future situations that had been generating anxiety as a result of his traumatization. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Adults Brief Psychotherapy Case Report Disaster Disaster-Response Indian Ocean Tsunami Italians Males Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapeutic Processes PTSD Recent Events Survivors Trauma Tsunamis
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18. Weston, D. L. (1995, June). EMDR and the issues of gay clients. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
EMDR is an effective therapeutic method for working with the emotional issues of gay clients. The first portion of this workshop
will examine the "pubic" and "relationship" definitions of homosexuality. Being gay is much more than how people express
themselves sexually.
A brief historical and cultural kamework for understanding the emotional issues of lesbian I gay persons will be presented. There
will be a review of the psychological theories and the research about the origins of homosexuality.
The second portion of the workshop will focus on the psychological path of persons recognizing they are gay. The changes in the
"pre-stonewall' and "post-stonewall" experience will be highlighted. This review of psychological experience will look at the points
where EMDR therapists can be sensitive to the presence of emotional issues related to being gay.
Feeling "different" is often a precursor to recognizing that one is gay. It is impossible to grow up in our culture without
internalization of negative attitudes about gay people. When an individual recognizes (s)he is lesbian or gay, this negative learning
now applies to one's self. EMDR is effective in resolving this "internalized homophobia."
"Coming out" to one's self is a shock because, "I am no longer the person I believed myself to be." EMDR helps clients see gayness,
not as an event happening in Me at this moment, but as something with a history related to earlier life experiences and feelings.
This perception of continuity reduces the sense of crisis around being homosexual. As internalized homophobia is resolved,
acceptance and valuing of self increases.
Using the EMDR "future template" protocol assists people in preparing to "come out" to family, fiiends, employers, etc. Gay
activists suggests that lesbian/gay persons need to be "out" in all situations. EMDR can help people understand why they want to
come out to various people in various situations. It assists in idenhfxation of what people want as the result of "coming out."
EMDR is effective in workmg with the myths about homosexuality; the cultural homophobia. Among the myths to be focused are:
gay men are promiscuous, being gay is immoral, gay sexual expression is perversion, gay relationships don't last, lesbian/gay
persons recruit young people, etc.
The third portion of this workshop will focus on issues of HIV disease. There will be a brief epidemiological presentation and focus
on the medical and psychological issues of persons with HIV disease. Application of EMDR at "crisis points" of HIV disease will
be presented: (1) the worried well, a diminishing population as the aids epidmc continues, (2) the time of HIV+ diagnosis when
the potential for suicide is highest, (3) the time of the first AIDS defining illness, (4) response to declining health and approaching
death, and (5) issues of "meaning" as life moves toward death.
EMDR's application in grief and multiple loss will be presented. Our culture's attitude that grief is something to "be resolved" and
"get over" is a mistake. Grief is an ongoing process, especially when people are dealing with multiple losses of partners, fiends, etc.
EMDR is effective in reducing the pain around loss so that the grief process can proceed more comfortably.
The workshop will end with discussion of characteristics which therapists need to evaluate in relation to the decision to work or not
work with gay and gay HIV infected clients. Working with gay men leads to working with clients with HIV disease. Therapists
need to be clear about their boundaries and comfort in dealing with home and hospital visits, touching people who have AIDS, being
present at the death of a client, and other issues that arise in HIVIAIDS care.
The rewards of working with this population and the life changes it may make for the therapist will also be highlighted.
Keywords: Gay Clients Homosexuality
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19. Kannan, L. (2010, July). EMDR as a tool in change management. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In 2008-2009, many professionals and executives faced various organizational pressures ranging from pay slash, contrived
performance appraisals, layoffs and work overload due to the recession which impacted many traumatically. It affected the
morale, motivation and basic sense of security which was previously part of the work culture in Eastern countries especially
in India. EMDR is an effective tool for organizations to manage dramatic change without adversely impacting the individual
and consequently the organization.
Participants will learn:
1. What constitutes work trauma both direct and vicarious and how to identify its impact,
2. The impact of such work trauma on the clinical and non clinical parameters affecting performance, efficiency and well
being.
3. How to use EMDR efficiently with work trauma.
4. Adapting EMDR to the different setting where work trauma clients may present themselves in the Eastern context.
Keywords: Change Management
Accuracy Verified: Yes
20. van Els, H. (2008, Maart). EMDR bij allochtonen en bij ouderen: In proces krijgen én houden met contextuele aanpassingen [EMDR for immigrants and the elderly: In trial and to contextual adaptation]. Presentatie op de derde conferentie van de Vereniging EMDR Nederland, Ede, Nederland.
Language: Dutch
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Ouderen en allochtonen met PTSS zijn groepen patiënten die kunnen profiteren van behandeling met EMDR. Bied je echter, conform de multidisciplinaire richtlijn angststoornissen EMDR aan, dan stuit je op een aantal problemen. Voorbeelden daarvan zijn: geen eigen wens voor deze behandeling, sterke vermijding van het oprakelen van traumatische ervaringen, afzeggen en wegblijven, heftige lichamelijke ervaringen en afbreken van de sessie én taal als hindernis.
In deze workshop worden ervaring besproken met ouderen (N=10; 62-82 jaar) en met een gevarieerde groep allochtonen (N=10) binnen een reguliere 2e lijns GGZ instelling.
Allereerst worden enkele mislukkingen geanalyseerd. Het blijkt lastig te zijn om patiënt in de EMDR-procedure te krijgen en te houden. De rol van cultuur, van motivatie en committent en van taal wordt bekeken.
Vervolgens worden aanpassingen getoond in: de voorbereiding, de uitleg en het te bereiken resultaat. Tevens wordt het belang aangegeven van het werken ‘als team’ met een vaste tolk. Alle inspanningen zijn gericht op het ‘gewoon’ uit kunnen voeren van EMDR.
Elderly and immigrants with PTSD groups of patients who may benefit from treatment with EMDR. However, your bid, according to the multidisciplinary guidelines for anxiety disorders EMDR, then you hit a number of problems. Examples include: no own desire for this treatment, avoiding the sharp rake of traumatic experiences, cancel and stay away, intense physical experiences and abort the session and language barrier.
This workshop experience will be discussed with older people (N = 10, 62-82 years) and with a diverse group of immigrants (N = 10) in a regular second-line mental health institution.
First, some failures analyzed. It seems difficult to be patient in the EMDR procedure to get and keep. The role of culture, motivation and Principals and language is viewed.
Then adjustments shown in: the preparation, interpretation and results to be achieved. It also indicated the importance of working 'as a team "with a fixed interpretation. All efforts are aimed at 'ordinary' can perform EMDR.
Keywords: Anxiety Elderly Immigrants Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
21. Adler-Tapia, R., & Settle, C. (2008, February). EMDR butterfly hug/group protocol: Fidelity research manual. Hamden, CT : EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs.
Language: English
Format: Book
Abstract:
This manual is based on EMDR theory created by Dr. Francine Shapiro and documented in Dr. Shapiro's books (1995, 2001); and, the EMDR Group Protocol created by Dr. Ignacio Jarero and Dr. Lucina Artigas documented in Artigas,L., Jarero,I., Mauer,M., López Cano,T., & Alcalá,N.(2000); Jarero, Artigas, López Cano, Maure, & Alcalá, (1999). This manual also references the fidelity manual created by Korn, D.L. & Spinazzola, J. (January, 2001); and the fidelity scales created by Korn, D.L., Zangwill, W., Lipke, H. & Smyth, N. (January, 2001).
In addition, we have included information provided by Dr. Robert Tinker and Dr. Sandra Wilson regarding additional directions for the group protocol with children.
This protocol references the book and treatment manual, EMDR and the Art of Psychotherapy with Children (2008) by Dr. Adler-Tapia and Ms. Settle.
This is a fidelity manual created for use in research. The protocol will need to be adjusted for the environment, culture and unique needs of the participants. All resources are documented in the reference section of this manual.
This manual was donated to the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program in order to sustain and advance the EMDR HAPKIDS Project which supports programs providing EMDR for children by training therapists, conducting research, and most importantly, providing treatment for those children who are most in need.
Keywords: Butterfly Hug Group Protocol
Accuracy Verified: Yes
22. Matthess, H., & Mehrotra, S. (2008, June). EMDR Europe Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP): The efficacy of using EMDR in the aftermath of an earthquake in India. Keynote presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
India, the world’s second largest democracy, is known for its diversity in
terrain, culture and ethnicity. Prone to both natural and man made calamities
along with a high population density and not enough resources, mental health
does not rank high on the list of people’s priorities.
The earthquake of January 2001, was the second deadliest experienced by
the country through its recorded history. Trauma therapy, specifically EMDR
was still at its inception in the country with very few fully trained professionals.
These professionals put together a response that reached out to more than
16000 affected individuals, mostly children and adolescents and a few
parents, teachers and adults from the society.
The keynote address discusses the approach that was adapted in working in
Gujarat in the aftermath of the earth quake, the processes that were modified
to make them relevant both to the culture and the trauma experienced by the
people. The address also discusses the documented findings while work was
underway, the experiences and observations of the therapists along with a
few representative cases.
The data for this keynote was generated through the drawings of children
done as a part of the therapy itself. The impact on adolescents using the
Impact of Event scale will also be presented.
Keywords: Earthquake India Keynote
Accuracy Verified: Yes
23. Meignant, M. (2012, April). EMDR for a child (EMDR training on the River Kwai). Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
During the EMDR training session, organized in Thailand by Trauma-Aid, HAP Germany and «Terre des Hommes» Germany , psychologist, Dagmar Eckers treated a young Indonesian boy called Ooz, who suffered from the Tsunami. His symptoms showed nightmares and a lack of concentration. This documentary film presents two sessions of EMDR on the 10 year-old child. It also shows the efforts of the EMDR trainers who, with the help of charitable organizations, trained the Burmese, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai therapists to become autonomous in practicing and teaching EMDR.
Learning objectives:
1. How to use EMDR to relieve the traumatic consequences of a disaster
2.The use of EMDR with a child in a different social and cultural setting. (the 8 phases of EMDR in this context)
Keywords: Children River Kwai Training
Accuracy Verified: Yes
24. Thomas, R., & Kafoury, A. (2008, Spring). EMDR HAP in India, Indian EMDR set to bloom. HAP What's Happening Now Newsletter, 4(3), Supplement to the Spring Newsletter.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
In 1995 Dr. Sushma Mehrotra of Mumbai first read about a new therapy called EMDR. After studying all of the information available to her, she introduced it to the Bombay Psychological Association and then to the Bombay Psychiatric Society. To make sure she understood it correctly, Dr. Mehrotra established contact with EMDR training facilitator and HAP volunteer, Ann Kafoury. She later invited Ann to come to India to give a presentation on EMDR to mental health professionals. Since that time they have worked together to develop trainings and to bring EMDR to the people of India. Ann has served as the coordinator of EMDR HAP programs in India since that time.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
25. Farrell, D., Keenan, P., & Basil, J. (2006, March). EMDR HAP training in India in the aftermath of the tsunami. Presentation at the 4th annual Conference of the EMDR UK & Ireland Association, London, UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
On 26th December 2005 the southern coastline of India was hit by a tsunami, which resulted in the deaths of over 28,000 people. This natural disaster caused the widespread devastation to the region. As part of the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programme as series of EMDR Levels 1 and 2 were established in Chennai, Southern India offering training to mental health workers specifically working the tsunami affected areas. The project was funded by Cerner/First Hand Foundation project with the remit primarily focusing upon the trauma impact upon children. For the purpose of this presentation, the Chennai project will be outlined, providing insight into how the trainings were carried out from a teaching and learning perspective. It will also consider trauma experiences from a cultural viewpoint, which potentially challenges western constructs of PTSD phenomena. Particular attention wil be focused upon the aspects of the Negative and Positive Cognition and how this seems to be potentially a cultural component to the EMDR protocol. Indian practitioners determined that 'mind and body' are one in the same. Yet EMDR training emphasises the importance of distinguishing between thoughts and feelings. As a result many of the trainees struggled with this aspect. Discussion will also explore more widespread trauma characteristics of the tsumani including how the trauma impacted from an individual, family, and community perspective.
Keywords: HAP Training Tsunami
Accuracy Verified: Yes
26. Tumani, V. (2011, June). EMDR in interkulturellen therapien [EMDR in intercultural therapies]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Vienna, Austria.
Language: German
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Derzeit Migration verfügt über umfangreiche Ausmaße angenommen. Weltweit gehen wir von einer 1 bis 200 Migranten (WHO). Durch Bürgerkriege, Naturkatastrophen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Umständen die wahre Zahl dürfte noch höher.
So ist es zunehmend vor, dass Psychiater und Psychotherapeuten bei der Behandlung Einzelpersonen aus anderen Kulturen begegnen, präsentiert mit verschiedenen psychiatrischen Symptome. Die Behandlung dieser Menschen werden manchmal große Schwierigkeiten. Nicht nur wegen der Sprache, sondern auch wegen der relativen Bedeutung bestimmter Symptome in einem kulturellen Kontext, ist es wichtig, Kultur Hintergrund arbeiten Milieu und Unordnung bestimmten psychiatrischen / psychotherapeutischen betrachten. Aber was bedeutet Kultur-und Milieu sensiblen Psychiatrie oder Psychotherapie bedeuten? Basierend auf den vorhandenen Studien über Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund und die Untersuchungen des Sozio-Vision-Institute, und unsere eigenen Erfahrungen, die wir klären, wie eine interkulturelle Begegnung und ein Milieu sensiblen Psychotherapie erfolgreich angewandt werden.
Currently migration has reached extensive proportions. Globally, we assume a hundred to two hundred million migrants (WHO). Due to civil wars, natural disasters, political and economic circumstances the true figure is likely even higher.
So it increasingly occurs that psychiatrists and psychotherapists encounter in their treatment individuals from other cultures, presenting with various psychiatric symptoms. The treatment of these people will sometimes face major difficulties. Not only because of language but also because of the relative importance of certain symptoms in a cultural context, it is essential to consider culture background, working milieu and disorder specific psychiatric/psychotherapy. But what does cultural and milieu sensitive psychiatry or psychotherapy mean? Based on the existing studies about people with immigrant backgrounds and the investigations of the Socio-Vision-Institute, and our own experiences we will elucidate how an intercultural meeting and a milieu sensitive psychotherapy can be successfully applied.
Keywords: Intercultural Therapies
Accuracy Verified: Yes
27. Sadatun, T. I. (2008, June). EMDR therapy for tsunami & armed conflicts survivors in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The Indonesian Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darusalam (NAD) is a region which is facing a unique set of problems,
among which is the protracted internal conflict, exacerbated by the tsunami on December 26, 2004. These events
have generated a widespread impact on the lives of the communities. One of the most crucial issues to be
addressed aside from legal, security, social and economic problems is the matter of health, including mental
health. In regards to mental health issues, comprehensive steps have been formulated into various mental health
care programs. One of the most needed programs is establishment of an educational system rooted in Indonesia
for the treatment of the posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) of victims of crises and catastrophes through the
implementation of specific methods of treatment with a focus on the introduction of EMDR. With great support
from BMZ- TDH-Germany, HAP-Germany and Trauma Aid, capacity building on EMDR training has been
developed. Even though EMDR is highly effective as trauma healing therapy it is also a complex treatment to be
addressed in this specific population like in the province of NAD. Further than time constrain, limited numbers of
trauma therapist available and high numbers of severe cases that urgently need to be treated, complexities also
arises from cultural and religious aspects. The society in NAD is marked by decade long isolation, violent conflicts
for political self-determination and the strict interpretation of the Islam. The Sharia (doctrine of the Islam
including moral and judicial duties) was introduced as part of the laws. Due to this condition, for the time being
stabilization technique in EMDR is the most common technique that can be of widely used. In this presentation,
varieties of stabilization technique that have been used in this population will be addressed. More specifically, as
culturally adjustable method in therapy, this presentation will also introduce several culturally acceptable
stabilization techniques such as combining religious rituals (chanting, reciting) as personal resource with
stabilization technique. These techniques might be useful for other population with similar culture and religion.
Keywords: Armed Conflicts Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia Poster Survivors Tsunami
Accuracy Verified: Yes
28. Meignant, I. (2011, June). EMDR with couples in the context of family therapy [EMDR mit paaren im kontext der familientherapie]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Vienna, Austria.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The use of both Mony Elkaïm’s systemic model and the AIP model is a new perspective for couples’therapy and for EMDR target plan and further in individual therapy where relational problems are involved. This workshop will teach present a way to do a target plan for relational problem treatment. Focusing on couples’therapy the workshop will show how to do an EMDR case conceptualization integrating the systemic model. It will propose clinical question/answer that will help to decide to use EMDR or not in the couple session, choosing the position of the other member of the couple during the reprocessing phases. It will show the use of individual safe places as a safe place for the couple during the session and at home.
What we propose here is that the understanding of Mony Elkaïm’s Systemic model for a couple in crisis guides us to find where to work on the past of each member to heal the couple in the EMDR target plan. We imagine that this understanding can be of help to build a bridge between any 2 parts of a relation: 2friends, 2 colleagues, 2 persons from different culture or religion.
The presentation will illustrate how the systemic model created by Mony Elkaïm for understanding couple crisis can be useful in the EMDR treatment of couples, EMDR case conceptualization and EMDR target plan. This model insists on the double bind in which each member of the couple is torn between his/her Official Program and his/her World View. For example: "I want to be loved" (O.P) and" if someone loves me he will leave me" (W.V.). These world views are creating repetitive cycles which are trapping the members of the couple or of any people in interaction. The aim of the EMDR practitioner is to treat the dysfunctional stored memories connected with these world views and give them flexibility to free the members of the couple from the vicious circle in which they are caught.
In this presentation we propose to show how making hypothesis about the World view of each member of the couple and verifying them will guide us to the individual target that will be the Gordian knot in the present problem the couple is dealing with, hence helping the system to evolve from a situation of crisis to a situation of equilibrium.
Using EMDR will help to give flexibility to the world view of each member. Using it within Mony Elkaïm’s systemic model will help the couple. Following each phase of the EMDR model eight-phases protocol, we will show how it will be applied to couple therapy with case studies and practice example. We will see how this target plan can apply to any dyad or system in crisis in family therapy, couple therapy and individual therapy.
Learning objectives:
•Understand how to use the systemic model, reciprocal double bind, to find the individual targets that are involved in the couple or any relational present problem in an EMDR target plan.
•Being able to do the installation of EMDR safe place as a resource for the couple.
•Evaluate more clearly whether and when to use EMDR in the couple therapy session.
•Knowing specifications of each of the 8 phases EMDR protocol with couple.
Keywords: Couples Family Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
29. Errebo, N., Knipe, J., Forte, K., Karlin, V., & Altayli, B. (2008). EMDR-HAP training in Sri Lanka following the 2004 tsunami. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(2), 124-139. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.2.2.124.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
On December 26, 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a catastrophic tsunami. In Sri Lanka, 35,000 people died, 21,000 were injured, and more than half a million were displaced. An EMDR training program was conducted as a joint project of three organizations: EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP), International Relief Teams (IRT), and the Sri Lankan National Counselors Association (SRILNAC). Between March and December 2005, 30 Sri Lankan counselors were trained in EMDR. These counselors demonstrated competence in EMDR on several measures, treated more than 1,000 children and more than 350 adult tsunami victims with EMDR in 2005, provided narrative reports and outcome measures for most of their clients, and formed the Sri Lanka EMDR Association (SEA). The crucial steps in establishing and implementing this training program are explained, with a summary of the subjective impressions and learning experiences most valued by the training team, including an excerpt from a trainer's journal. This information may be useful to future cross-cultural humanitarian efforts following large-scale disasters. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Adults Children Cross-Cultural Treatment Humanitarian Efforts Indian Ocean Tsunami Mental Health Personnel Personal Narrative Professional Training Sri Lanka Sri Lankans Survivors Treatment Effectiveness Tsunamis
Accuracy Verified: Yes
30. Adler-Tapia, R., Settle, C., & Shapiro, F. (2012). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy with children who have experienced sexual abuse and trauma . In P. Goodyear-Brown, (Ed.), Handbook of child sexual abuse: Identification, assessment, and treatment (pp. 229-250). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/9781118094822.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
This book is a comprehensive guide to the identification, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse. The field of child sexual abuse has experienced an explosion of research, literature, and enhanced treatment methods over the last thirty years. Representing the latest refinements of thought in this field, this volume combines the most current research with a wealth of clinical experience. The contributing authors, many of whom are pioneers in their respective specialties, include researchers and clinicians, forensic interviewers and law enforcement professionals, caseworkers and victim advocates, all of whom do the work of helping children who have been sexually victimized. Offering a snapshot of the state of the field as it stands today, the authors explore a variety of issues related to child sexual abuse, from identification, assessment, and treatment methods to models for implementation and prevention, including: The impact of sexual abuse on the developing brain; The potential implications of early sexual victimization; Navigating the complexities of multidisciplinary teams; Forensic interviewing and clinical assessment; Treatment options for children who have traumagenic symptoms as a response to their sexual victimization; Treating children with sexual behavior problems and adolescents who engage in illegal sexual behavior; Secondary trauma and vicarious traumatization; and Cultural considerations and prevention efforts. Edited by a leader in the field of child therapy, this important reference equips helping professionals on the front lines in the battle against child sexual abuse- not merely with state-of-the-art knowledge, but also with a renewed vision for the importance of their role in the shaping of our culture and the healing of victimized children.
Keywords: Children Sexual Abuse
Accuracy Verified: Yes
31. Delisco. T., Volkman, M., Peacock, S. A., Frater, A. (2004). Grief and Loss. In V. R. Volkman (Ed). Beyond conversations on traumatic incident reduction. (pp. 58-73). Ann Arbor, MI, US: Loving Healing Press.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
In this section, Teresa Descilo takes a fascinating look at grief and loss in the context of Western culture. Marian Volkman explains how a special application of TIR called "Future TIR" can be used in cases of bereavement. Sharie Peacock brings us a very moving account of a TIR session that brought about resolution of the loss of a child. And finally, Alex Prater shares some stories from his practice. /// "Relieving the Traumatic Aspects of Death with TIR and EMDR" / Teresa Descilo /// "Future TIR: A Conversation with Marian Volkman" / Marian Volkman /// "Loss of a Child - Session Notes" / Sharie Ann Peacock /// "TIR and Grief: A Brief Conversation with Alex Frater" / Alex Frater (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Accuracy Verified: Yes
32. Schrage, J. (2012). Law enforcement and trauma: Psychological intervention strategy, methodology, and techniques. Alliant International University, Los Angeles. 3502349.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
This doctoral project and brochure is meant to provide an understanding of the effects of trauma on law enforcement officers in order to provide insight and treatment strategies for this population. Effects of culture and diversity within the law enforcement community are discussed. The following chapters review various aspects impacting the research such as a brief history of trauma, Posttraumatic stress disorder within the law enforcement community, officer resiliency, coping, cognitive behavioral treatment strategies, EMDR, positive psychology, community psychology, critical incident stress debriefing as well as biological-based treatments. Treatment modalities and research for mental health professionals working with law enforcement are discussed. Evidenced-Based treatment methods are reviewed as well. The implications of this project are reviewed, as well as the limitation and further suggestions for future research.
Keywords: Law Enforcement Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
33. Kannan, L. (2008, September). Meditation integrated EMDR as an effective technique for post trauma stress: An empirical study. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Phoenix, AZ.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
It is essential to adapt EMDR to the culture specific complex demands of family trauma among Asian Indians. This presentation highlights empirical data on the effectiveness of an innovative technique i.e. Meditation Integrated EMDR (MIE) (Vipassana Mindfulness meditation + pranayama + EMDR) with those undergoing post trauma disorders after a family trauma. It introduces the participants to the theoretical basis and techniques of both MIE and EMDR, its adaptations and trains participants to apply to clients. The impact of therapy on SE, LOC, coping styles and overall QOL and their role as predictors of recovery is emphasized. Thus, participants gain a powerful strategy for the holistic treatment of familial trauma like divorce, infidelity, grief, domestic violence.
Keywords: Meditation Post Traumatic Stress
Accuracy Verified: Yes
34. Kannan, L. (2010, July). Meditation integrated EMDR: An amalgamation of EMDR with traditional healing methods. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Ancient healing practices like meditation, yoga and pranayama have been found effective with a range of anxiety disorders
but also have their limitations. EMDR integrated with such techniques is well adapted to Eastern cultures and is effective
and more easily accepted with a range of traumatic events. This workshop will familiarize participants with various cultural
adaptations as well as ways to integrate traditional effective methods in dealing with traumatized events.
Participants will learn:
1. An overview of techniques derived from ancient Indian scriptures and healing methods like yoga, pranayama (breathing
techniques) and Vippasana meditation and their applications in modern psychotherapy.
2. More about research on how this works.
3. Similarities and parallels with EMDR and points of integration
4. How to integrate these strategies into the EMDR protocol
5. Pilot study on the effectiveness of this integrated technique in traumatized individual.
Keywords: Meditation
Accuracy Verified: Yes
35. Perry, B. D. (1999). Memories of fears: How the brain stores and retrieves traumatic experiences. In J. Goodwin and R. Attias, Splintered reflections: Images of the body in trauma, (Eds.)(1st Ed.)(pp. 9-38). New York: Basic Books .
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
In this chapter, Dr. Perry explores how the brain "stores and retrieves physiologic states, feelings, behaviors and thoughts from traumatic events", and illustrates these issues with several case examples of traumatized children and adolescents. Concluding sections focus on vulnerable children and the law, and on transgenerational memory in society and culture. Four figures and 59 references are included in this online version
Accuracy Verified: Yes
36. Carlson, B. E. (2005, January). The most important things learned about violence and trauma in the past 20 years. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 20(1), 119-126. doi:10.1177/0886260504268603 .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
In the past 2 decades, important insights have been gained regarding violence and trauma. Complications occur in how violence and trauma, their causes, and their effects on victims should be defined. Violence and abuse to women -- physical, sexual, and emotional -- are not rare events and are most often perpetrated by partners or acquaintances rather than strangers and occur in nonmarital as well as marital relationships, including same-sex relationships. A promising methodological innovation in the study of violence and trauma is the use of longitudinal designs. Innovations in treatments for victims such as evidence-based interventions have been slow to emerge; they include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and the Seeking Safety group intervention for drug-abusing women with trauma histories. Future research should address increased understanding of variation in individual responses to violence and trauma, matching of treatment to different types of male offenders, better understanding of how culture affects violence perpetration and victimization, and evaluation of domestic violence interventions. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Commentary Empirical Study Longitudinal Study Review Scientific Research Spouse Abuse Survivors Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
37. Foster, S., & Werk, K. (2001, June). Mutual aid: EMDR as a follow-up intervention to debriefing with and for emergency personnel. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Participants will be able to: 1) understand, describe, and express appreciation for the unique culture of emergency personnel; 2) understand what works well as a mental health practitioner member of a debriefing (CISM) team; and 3) substaniate the value of EMDR for emergency personnel affected by a critical incident.
Keywords: CISM Team Critical Incident Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing Emergency Personnel
Accuracy Verified: Yes
38. Uram, S. (2008, June). The neurobiology of adult and childhod trauma made simple: What every EMDR clinician should know. Presentation at the annual mmeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This workshop presents three related and integrated themes: I. - The neurobiology of trauma made simple, yet highly “usable” for clinical formulation. A. How trauma is defined by our culture and DSM-IV, versus the reality of how each human brain individually “defines” trauma. Organized and logical presentation of clinically relevant brain parts/circuits and how they process, or don’t adequately process traumatic experiences; the differing length of time the effects of trauma may manifest from these parts; the masking and masquerading of earlier traumas by the prefrontal cortex, etc. Which brain parts/circuits “trump” one another, and how this shows up in symptoms, in our personalities or in our relationships. II. - Child/Adolescent/Adult stages of human brain development made simple, but geared for clinical understanding and EMDR treatment planning. Childhood through young adulthood brain development generally mature along a sequence; Bottom to Top, and Inner to Outer .The brain areas that become more active as 31 children mature “show up” as increasing or decreasing behaviours, levels of thinking abilities, levels of emotional and mood development/stability, relational abilities, decreased dominance of certain other brain parts, etc.. Symptoms frequently reflect how each person’s level of brain maturation “filters” life experience at a given time. III. - Trauma neurobiology + different stages of brain development = potentially very different EMDR formulations, negative cognitions, etc. How the child and adult brain can identify “danger”, and therefore, “trauma” similarly, or very differently. How trauma is “understood” in the adult brain and the child brain. How and why “danger” or “traumas” are perceived, processed and present differently in children and adults
Keywords: Neurobiology
Accuracy Verified: Yes
39. Uram, S. (2009, August). The neurobiology of trauma made simple . Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Atlanta, GA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This workshop is presented in a manner that is highly “usable” for diagnostic and treatment formulation. Some of the areas that will be covered include: 1) How trauma is defined by our culture and DSM-IV, versus the reality of how each human brain individually “defines”, experiences and reflects trauma; 2) An understandable presentation of clinically relevant brain parts/circuits and how they adequately do or do not process traumatic experiences; the differing length of time the effects of trauma may manifest from these parts; the masking and masquerading of earlier traumas by the prefrontal cortex, etc., 3) How the developing brain of a human being determines how perceived trauma are integrated into the person’s personality and functioning.
Keywords: Neurobiology Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
40. Giannantonio, M. (2002, Settembre). Psicoterapia ipnotica e eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Sinergie e integrazioni nella psicoterapia dei disturbi post-traumatici e dell'attaccamento (EMDR) [Hypnotic psychotherapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Synergies and integration in psychotherapy with post-traumatic stress and attachment]. IX Congresso della Società Europea di Ipnosi: L'ipnosi e gli altri modelli terapeutici nel nuovo millennio, Roma, Italia.
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
L’incremento costante di interesse nei confronti dei disturbi post-traumatici sta
portando non soltanto ad un costante e rapido approfondimento delle conoscenze in questo
campo, ma anche ad una continua riscoperta della psicoterapia ipnotica e ad un suo
raffinamento come approccio psicoterapico. La psicoterapia ipnotica, infatti, non solo è la
più antica delle psicoterapie, ma anche la prima ad essere stata in grado di trattare con
successo gli esiti di esperienze traumatiche o altamente stressanti e ad attribuire ad esse
una adeguata rilevanza in seno ad una comprensione trasversale della psicopatologia tutta.
Nonostante l’evidente esistenza di frequenti esperienze traumatiche nel corso della vita
delle persone, con ogni probabilità, però, solo le conseguenze sociali drammatiche di
continui coinvolgimenti bellici (insieme alla rivoluzione della cultura femminista) hanno
portato definitivamente al centro dell’attenzione la presenza di esperienze reali come
implicate nello sviluppo di stati di sofferenza (Hacking, 1995). La rinascita del cosiddetto
“modello traumatico” di Pierre Janet ha portato ad una iniziale riscoperta dei traumi
secondo una concezione di essi come di esperienze discrete, circoscrivibili, rilevanti
essenzialmente per la loro grandezza oggettiva; una tale visione, infatti, viene ufficializzata
dalla pubblicazione della terza edizione del manuale Diagnostico e Statistico dei Disturbi
Mentali (DSM-III; American Psychiatric Association, 1980) e progressivamente diventa la
concezione dominante in tema di Disturbo Post-traumatico da Stress (PTSD). Il progresso
delle conoscenze, però, sta portando sempre più in luce che nella comprensione dei disturbi
post-traumatici sono necessari modelli molto più complessi e non lineari (Pennati, 1995,
2001; Pennati, Grecchi, 2001), valutativi di un insieme di condizioni cliniche molto più
vasto ed articolato di quello previsto dal DSM-IV (Wilson, Friedman, Lindy, 2001),
pienamente immersi nei molteplici e affatto secondari fattori di rischio: psicologici,
genetici, neurologici, biochimici, interpersonali, sociologici (per una rassegna: Yehuda,
1999). Oltre a ciò, anche nei confronti del più studiato e prototipico dei disturbi post2
traumatici, ovvero il Disturbo Post-traumatico da Stress, vengono sempre più decisamente
sollevate obiezioni concettuali che renderebbero quantomeno parzialmente discutibili le
ricerche sull’efficacia delle psicoterapie nel loro trattamento. Infatti, sebbene la quasi
totalità della ricerca si concentri sulla valutazione testistica dei sintomi di intrusione,
evitamento ed iperattivazione, nondimeno sembra opportuno pensare che il PTSD sia
costituito anche da alterazioni del sistema motivazionale dell’attaccamento, delle strategie
interpersonali e della strutturazione del Sé (Wilson, Friedman, Lindy, 2001) (Tabella 1).
The steady increase of interest in the post-traumatic stress is leading not only to a constant and rapid advancement of knowledge in this field, but also to a continuous rediscovery of hypnotic psychotherapy and its refinement as a psychotherapeutic approach. The hypnotic psychotherapy, in fact, not only is the oldest of psychotherapy, but also the first to be able to successfully treat the sequelae of traumatic or highly stressful experiences and to give them a proper understanding of relevance within a transverse all of psychopathology. Despite the apparent existence of frequent traumatic experiences in people's lives, in all likelihood, however, only the social consequences of dramatic escalation continues (along with the feminist revolution of culture) have finally brought to light the presence of real experiences as involved in the development of states of suffering (Hacking, 1995). The rebirth of the "trauma model" by Pierre Janet has led to a rediscovery of the initial trauma according to a conception of them as experiences of discrete constrained, mainly relevant for their size objective, such a vision, in fact, be formalized by publication of third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III, American Psychiatric Association, 1980) and gradually became the dominant view in terms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The advancement of knowledge, however, is bringing more and more light in the understanding of post-traumatic stress models are needed much more complex and nonlinear (Penn, 1995, 2001; Pennati, Grecchi, 2001), evaluation of a set of conditions Clinical much more vast and that provided by the DSM-IV (Wilson, Friedman, Lindy, 2001), not fully immersed in multiple and secondary risk factors: psychological, genetic, neurological, biochemical, interpersonal, sociological (for a review: Yehuda, 1999). Moreover, even against the most studied and prototypical post2 traumatic disorder, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, are decidedly more conceptual objections that would make at least partially questionable research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy in their treatment. Although almost all of dissertation research focuses on evaluation of symptoms of intrusion, avoidance and hyperactivity, however, it seems appropriate to suggest that PTSD is also consist of changes in the motivational system of attachment, interpersonal strategies and structuring of the self ( Wilson, Friedman, Lindy, 2001) (Table 1).
Keywords: Attachment Posttraumatic Stress
Accuracy Verified: Yes
41. Caroppo, E., Muscelli, C., Brogna, P., Paci, M., Camerino, C., & Bria, P. (2009). Relating with migrants: ethnopsychiatry and psychotherapy]. Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanita, 45(3), 331-340.
Language: English
Format: Magazine
Abstract:
Dopo avere dato dei cenni
storici di antropologia culturale, psichiatria transculturale ed etnopsichiatria si passa ad esaminare
la letteratura che descrive gli interventi nel campo della salute mentale effettuati con i migranti.
Nella prima parte si prendono in considerazione dei suggerimenti tecnici quando si ha a che fare
con pazienti arabi musulmani e si analizzano questioni come differenza genere, individualismo/collettività,
stigma, religione. Nella seconda parte si descrivono altre questioni: mediazione culturale,
migrazione e intervento rispetto alla famiglia, Disturbo Post Traumatico da Stress per finire ad analizzare
il caso in cui ad essere straniero è il terapeuta. Nella conclusione si riflette sull’importanza di
tenere in considerazione, oltre alla variabile cultura, anche la peculiarità di ogni singolo paziente e
l’universalità della sofferenza umana.
After an historical review of cultural anthropology, transcultural psychiatry and ethno
psychiatry, we will examine the literature on intervention with migrants within mental health system.
In the first part, we will consider the therapeutic relationship with Arab-Muslim patients and look at
specific issues such as gender differences, individualism, sociality, stigma, religion. The second part
will be focused on cultural mediation, migration and family intervention and post-traumatic stress
disorder and, finally, the experience of being a foreign therapist. Conclusions will discuss the importance
of culture, individuality and universality of human suffering, when treating a foreign patient.
Keywords: Cultural Competence Ethnopsychiatry Ethnopsychology Health and Culture Migration Psychotherapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
42. Descilo, T. (1999). Relieving the traumatic aspects of death with traumatic incident reduction and EMDR. In C. Figley (Ed.), The Traumatology of Grieving: Conceptual, Theoretical, and Treatment Foundations. (pp.57-71). London: Taylor & Francis.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
In our Western culture, death is a taboo subject. Perhaps because of our
technologically advanced state, we’ve lost sight of some of our basic humanity -
this lack of sight includes fully preparing our families for the inevitability of death
and our unwillingness to patiently listen to our loved ones and friends when
they are burdened with the pain of loss. Consequently, we are less prepared to
cope with death and do not have adequate support systems. On both counts,
death of a loved one can result in symptoms, which are associated with
traumatic stress. Chapter 9 offers an extensive overview of two approaches
which have proven effective in relieving the symptoms associated with
traumatic stress - Traumatic Incident Reduction and Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing. While full training is highly recommended
for competency in both approaches, the reader will gain an understanding of
the value of these approaches in helping those who are suffering from
traumatic stress symptoms following the loss of a loved one.
Keywords: Death Traumatic Incident Reduction
Accuracy Verified: Yes
43. Amendolia, R. D., Bressler-Wakesburg, E., & Giles-Monroe, E. (2004, September). The role of culture, ethnicity and spirituality in the treatment of trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The Narrative Constructivist personal psychology model postulates that traumatized children and adults experience disturbances in cognitive schemata within domains of their psychological and interpersonal functioning: safety, trust, power, esteem and intimacy. Their processing of themselves and the world, which is greatly affected by ethno-cultural and beliefs, becomes rigidified around the "trauma story.” Their responses to stimuli are thus limited to repetitive and intrusive manifestations of fear and withdrawal. Utilizing culturally and spiritually salient metaphors as well as appropriate timing, EMDR facilitates the creation of meaningful narratives about the person's present and future and the world, enhancing sense of self and focused, purposeful behaviors. This symposium will introduce the narrative/cultural context model of trauma, with discussion, film clips and handouts; engage participants in a brief group intervention based on this model, to explore the emotional impact of ethno-cultural issues in regard to trauma and treatment interventions; and present clinical cases treated with EMDR based on cultural-sensitive choice-points and useful metaphors in work with diverse populations.
Keywords: Culture Ethnicity Spirituality Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
44. Amendolia, R. D., & Gemme, J. (2006, September). The role of culture, ethnicity and spirituality in the treatment of trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The Narrative Constructivist personal psychology
model postulates that traumatized children and
adults experience disturbances in cognitive
schemata within domains of their psychological
and interpersonal functioning: safety, trust, power,
esteem and intimacy. Their processing of
themselves and the world, which is greatly
affected by ethno-cultural and spiritual beliefs,
becomes rigidified around the "trauma story."
Their responses to stimuli are thus limited to
repetitive and intrusive manifestations of fear and
withdrawal. Utilizing culturally and spilitually
salient metaphors, as well appropriate timing,
EMDR facilitates the creation of meaningful
narratives about the person's present and future
and the world, enhancing sense of self and
focused, purposeful behaviors. This symposium
will introduce the narrative/cultural context model
of trauma, with discussion, film clips and
handouts; engage participants in a brief group
intervention based on this model, to explore the
emotional impact of ethno-cultural issues in
regard to trauma and treatment interventions; and
present clinical cases treated with EMDR based
on cultural-sensitive choice-points and useful
metaphors in work with diverse populations.
Keywords: Culture Ethnicity Spiriturality
Accuracy Verified: Yes
45. Direzkia, Y., & Syahriati, E. (2010, July). Safe place: An ambilvance?. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Conflict and tsunami events have left behind many traumatic experiences in people of Aceh. Many people in Aceh have lost
their families, children after the tsunami are still experiencing separation anxiety, and many children have lost motivation to
study, learn or play. Children are forced by circumstances to survive like an adult, whilst they still need protection and aegis
of the parent. This leads to consequences like irritability, impulsivity and somatic symptoms.
The treatment conducted by the practitioner especially for the children were the safe-place, resource activation and the
protocol of EMDR.
The safe-place technique is one of the most frequent techniques used for children. The safe-place technique is something like
a gate to get into the children’s experience through the Tsunami or conflict events. Some of the children in orphanages who
were treated by EMDR, specifically using the safe-place technique showed interesting findings. Some clients described the
sea as a safe-place. This becomes an interesting experience because it is well known that the sea was a trigger for traumatic
experiences related to the tsunami. However, it turns out that with children, the sea was also a source of power and made
them feel safe. This would raises some questions in our mind, whether the phenomenon is an ambivalence, or is there
something related to the culture or belief that the children have through their own life? It seems like an ambivalence, since
on one hand the children suffered a disaster directly related to the sea (tsunami) and on the other hand they think that the
sea is an integral part of their lives
Keywords: Safe Place
Accuracy Verified: Yes
46. Onofri, A. (2009, Novembre). Tema intervento: EMDR, stimolazione bilaterale ed elaborazione accellerata delle informazioni [Theme areas: EMDR, bilateral stimulation and accelerated development of information]. Presentatie op de 1e Internationale Conferentie Universa vergeleken universum Lipsi, Orvieto, TR, Italië.
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
I° Convegno Internazionale universi a confronto.
La terapeutica occidentale incontra quella sciamanica andina
Con questo primo Convegno Internazionale UniVerso LiPsi inaugura Universi a confronto, un nuovo e permanente Motore culturale di Ricerca e Dialogo sulle diverse pratiche terapeutiche e su come sviluppare una maggiore integrazione tra le stesse, con l’obiettivo di promuovere il benessere della persona vista nella sua interezza ed unicità, attraverso un percorso di condivisione di conoscenze, esperienze, riflessioni e idee da far confluire in un più ampio bacino cui attingere anche per il reciproco arricchimento umano e professionale
1st International Universi Conference comparing universes comparison.
The western therapy compared to the Andean Shamanism. With this first International Conference opens Universes in Universe Lipsi comparison, a new engine, permanent cultural Research and Dialogue on the various therapeutic practices and how to develop greater integration between them, with the objective of promoting the welfare of the person seen in its wholeness and oneness, through a sharing of knowledge, experiences, thoughts and ideas to feed into a wider pool to draw upon for the mutual enrichment of human and professional.
Keywords: Andean Indian Culture Andean Shamanism
Accuracy Verified: Yes
47. Cohen, A., Prattos, T., Birnbaum, A., Yoeli, F. R., Quinn, G., & Lopacka, J. (2006, June). Training EMDR practitioners of another culture and language following a disaster. In Cross-cultural EMDR training following disasters. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Istanbul, Turkey.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
EMDR Training Following a Disaster
Aims
• To identify some of the vital components of a
successful EMDR training to take place in a
cultural milieu other than that of the presenting
team
• The differences between EMDR training designed
to provide intervention relief following a disaster
and regular EMDR training
• To develop an EMDR training program sensitive
to local culture with support from abroad both in
times of emergency and calm [Excerpt]
Keywords: Disasters Symposium Training
Accuracy Verified: Yes
48. Rasolkhani-Kalhorn, T. (2009, November). Translation and adaptation of the EMDR protocol to the Iranian culture: A country study. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller e.K. pp. 108.
Language: Farsi (Iran)
Format: Book
Abstract:
Dr. Rasolkhani-Kalhorn produced a translation of the EMDR protocol in Farsi (Persian). In her dissertation she tells how she found psychologists in Iran to help with the translation, and to use the EMDR protocol in their field work in earthquake devastated regions of Iran. The psychologists also filled out a survey assessing the value of the translation, and use of EMDR in Iran. She considers the possible problems using the treatment in a foreign culture and shows how it could be incorporated through a country-wide effort to train EMDR therapists at the village level throughout Iran. The dissertation also includes a publication from the journal Traumatology outlining a theory of the neural basis of EMDR. This theory has since been proven correct through her research with two colleagues using EEG recordings of patients undergoing EMDR therapy.
Keywords: Empirical Study Eye Movements Quantitative Study Sociocultural Factors
Accuracy Verified: Yes
49. Rasolkhani-Kalhorn, T. (2005). Translation and adaption of the EMDR protcol to the Iranian culture. Colorado School of Professional Psychology, Colorado Springs, CO. AAT 3295606.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
Francine Shapiro's eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment and training manual (1995, 2001) was translated into Persian and reviewed for cross-cultural adaptation. The EMDR Persian translated edition was clinically tested in the earthquake stricken regions of Bam and Zarand in southern Iran. Therapists using this manual provided feedback in the form of an email questionnaire. According to this feedback, the manual was useful for training therapists to administer EMDR therapy in Iran. A more recent proposal for the neurobiological basis of EMDR therapy, which I have co-authored, is presented in this dissertation project. It addresses EMDR as a physical healing process that will have further acceptance by Iranians and the Iranian medical community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 68(12-B), 2008, pp. 8409.
Keywords: Empirical Study Eye Movements Quantitative Study Sociocultural Factors
Accuracy Verified: Yes
50. Melbeck, H.-H. (2008, Marz). Trauma Aid/HAP setzt das Indonesien-Projekt fort [Trauma Aid/HAP continues the Indonesia Project]. EMDRIA Deutschland e.V. Rundbrief, 14, 36-38.
Language: German
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Im Januar 2008 flogen Frau Dr. Helga Mattheß, Herr Dr. Arne Hofmann, Frau Silke Mehler und
Herr Dr. Hans-Henning Melbeck für Trauma-Aid / HAP nach Java/Indonesien, um das dort
begonnene Ausbildungsprojekt fortzusetzen.
Seit Anfang des Jahres 2007 engagiert sich Trauma Aid /HAP-Deutschland in einem Projekt,
bei dem indonesische PsychotherapeutInnen für die Behandlung traumatisierter Menschen in
der Region Aceh auf Sumatra ausgebildet werden. Silke Mehler und Dr. Andrea Möllering
haben im EMDRIA-Rundbrief Nr. 11 - 2/2007 darüber berichtet. Die Region Aceh war von dem
Tsunami im Indischen Ozean am 26.12.2004 mit 160.000 Toten und mehr als 500.000
Obdachlosen besonders gravierend betroffen. Eine psychosoziale Versorgung war bis dahin
kaum und eine psychotraumatologische Fachbehandlung der in großer Zahl traumatisierten
Bewohner überhaupt nicht möglich. Das Projekt versucht, diese humanitäre
Katastrophensituation zu mildern. Es ist auf drei Jahre bis Ende 2009 angelegt und wird von
der Bundesregierung (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung,
BMZ) finanziert und von Terre des hommes federführend betreut.
In January 2008, Dr. Helga flew Mattheß, Dr. Arne Hofmann, Silke Mehler and Dr. Hans-Henning Melbeck flew for Trauma Aid / HAP to Java / Indonesia, to continue the training project.
Since the beginning of 2007 trauma Aid / HAP Germany is involved in a project
at the Indonesian psychotherapists for treatment of traumatized people in
the Aceh region of Sumatra are trained. Silke Mehler and Dr. Andrea Möllering
have EMDRIA-Newsletter No. 11 - 2 / 2007 reported. Aceh was the region of the
Tsunami in the Indian Ocean on 26.12.2004 with 160,000 dead and more than 500,000
Homeless hit particularly severe. A psycho-social care until then
and a little psychotraumatological specialist treatment in large numbers of traumatized
Residents at all possible. The project attempts to those humanitarian
Mitigate disaster situation. It will run for three years until the end of 2009 and will
the Federal Government (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development,
BMZ) and Terre des Hommes supports the lead.
Keywords: HAP Indonesia Project
Accuracy Verified: Yes
51. Tapanya, S. (2008, June). Trauma therapy for bullying victims in Thai schools. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The knowledge on the treatment of psychological trauma in Thailand is still in its rudimentary stage despite the
fact that the country has been known for its highly trained medical personnel who are capable of providing
sophisticated medical treatment such as plastic surgery, high quality dental care, and sex-change operation. And
although the problem of violence has been well recognized, especially relating to child abuse and domestic
violence, a more subtle form of violence such as bullying in school has been largely ignored. The author aims to
present the summary from his survey of bullying incidence from over 3,000 students in all regions of Thailand.
The problem appears to be wide-spread and resulted in fear and anxiety about going to school. During the past
few years a number of bullying survivors have come forward to receive treatment for their traumatic memories
that continue to trouble them. The presentation will outline treatment strategies for this client population and
cite several case studies which may show how EMDR can be applied in a way that is unique to Thai culture.
Keywords: Bullying Poster Thailand Trauma Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
52. Chemtob, C. (2001, June). Trauma, culture, and public health. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The field of trauma has made significant strides in the past quarter century. It is now recognized that trauma is a "behavioral toxin" associated wuth a number of significant deleterious psychological and physical consequences for health. A public health informed approach to trauma must address the cultural context in which victimization occurs and must address its cultural roots. In order to achieve our public health agenda, it will be critical to develop conceptual and methodological frameworks requisite to develop knowledge to address trauma's impact on populations.
Keywords: Health Public Health Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
53. Onofri, A., & Dantonio, T. (2007, Marzo 25). Trauma, disturbi da stress post-traumatico e prospettiva cognitivo-evoluzionista - Modulo 1: Il lutto [Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and cognitive-evolutionary perspective - Module 1: The mourning]. Corsi e Seminari di Aggiornamento su: Le applicazioni cliniche della prospettiva cognitivo-evoluzionista, Associazione per la Ricerca sulla Psicopatologia dell’Attaccamento e dello Sviluppo (ARPAS).
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Il lutto
Evoluzionistica del lutto. Lutti traumatici e psicopatologia. Lutto irrisolto e disorganizzazione
dell’attaccamento. Psicoterapia del lutto. Counseling. Gruppi di auto-mutuoaiuto. EMDR e lutto. Nel modulo saranno descritti i fondamenti evoluzionistici del processo del lutto: la relazione tra
lutto e culture; l’antropologia del lutto; i concetti fondamentali relativi all’elaborazione psicologica
del lutto. I lutti traumatici. Lutto e psicopatologia. I lutti non risolti e la disorganizzazione
dell’attaccamento. La psicoterapia del lutto. I gruppi di mutuo aiuto. Uso dell’EMDR per la terapia
del lutto.
Mourning.
Evolution of mourning. Traumatic bereavement and psychopathology. Unresolved Grief and disorganization attachment. Psychotherapy of bereavement. Counseling. Self-mutilation. EMDR and grief. In the module will describe the basics of the evolutionary process of mourning: the relationship between mourning and cultures, the anthropology of mourning, the basics of psychological preparation mourning. The traumatic grief. Mourning and psychopathology. The unresolved grief and disorganization
attachment. Psychotherapy of bereavement. The groups of mutual aid. Using EMDR to treat
mourning.
Keywords: Disorganization Attachment Mourning Psychopathology Traumatic Bereavement Unresolved Grief
Accuracy Verified: Yes
54. Gelbach, R. A. (2008). Trauma, research, and EMDR: A disaster responder's wish list. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(2), 146-155. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.2.2.146.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Disasters, both natural and "man-made", affect a large portion of the Earth's population and can be expected to increase in intensity over the coming decades. The impact of disasters on mental health of affected populations is substantial and likely to be insufficiently addressed in the overall context of disaster response. While successful mental health intervention has been demonstrated in a variety of cases, including through the use of EMDR treatment, this problem needs more attention. Effective mental health response will be greatly supported by increased research on questions related to the incidence, form, and prognosis of disaster-generated traumatic stress, as these are affected by type of disaster, culture of affected population, sociological conditions, and neuropsychological factors, and the interactions among these. A brief summary of desirable research is presented that could help responders meet these challenges. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Disaster Disaster-Response Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
55. Uttendorfer, J. (2009, October). Traumazentrierte pädagogik von der entwicklung einer kultur des sicheren ortes [Traumazentrierte Pedagogy, Trauma centered education from the development of a culture of safe places]. Festvortrag anlässlich des 10-jährigen Bestehens der Johanniter Tagesgruppen in Neuwied [Lecture to mark the 10th anniversary of Johanniter-Tagesgruppe fur Kinder und Jugendliche e. V., Neuwied], De [16 pages].
Language: German
Format: Other
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Abhandlung skizziert das Konzept der Traumazentrierten Pädagogik, die Erkenntnisse aus der Psychotraumatologie und Ergebnisse der Gehirnforschung in die Pädagogik integriert. Wesentlicher Bestandteil dieses Konzeptes ist die aus der Arbeit mit Imaginationen abgeleitete Entwicklung einer Kultur des „Sicheren Ortes“ in Jugendhilfeeinrichtungen. ... Durch die Erkenntnisse aus der Psychotraumatologie, der Neurophysiologie und
Neurobiologie sowie der Hirnforschung – um einfach einmal die wesentlichen
Forschungsrichtungen aufzuzählen, die multidisziplinär in diesem neuen Ansatz
zusammenwirken - haben sich Fakten ergeben, an denen eine zeitgemäße
Pädagogik nicht vorübergehen kann. Ich bin der Überzeugung und diese will ich
Ihnen in meinem Vortrag nahe bringen: Eine zeitgemäße, traumazentrierte
Pädagogik, in der die neuen Erkenntnisse einfließen, vermag bei Kindern, deren
Entwicklung durch Traumatisierung blockiert ist, die Potentiale für Entwicklung
wieder frei zu räumen!
The present paper outlines the concept of trauma-centered education, the findings from psycho-trauma and results of brain research in the integrated education. A key component of this concept is from the work with imagery derived development of a culture of "safe place" in youth services facilities. ... Through the findings of the psychotraumatology, neurophysiology and
Neurobiology and brain research - to simply once the essential
Research directions enumerate the multidisciplinary approach in this new
- Work together facts have emerged, in which a contemporary
Education can not pass. I am of the conviction and that I will
Bring you close in my presentation: A contemporary, traumazentrierte
Education, incorporated in the new knowledge can, in children whose
Development is blocked by trauma, the potential for development
to grant free again!
Keywords: Safe Place
Accuracy Verified: Yes
56. Uttendorfer, J. (2008). Traumazentrierte pädagogik. Von der entwicklung der kultur eines "Sicheren Ortes" [Trauma-centered education. From the development of a culture of a "safe place"]. Unsere Jugend, 2, 50-65.
Language: German
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Das vorliegende Papier umreißt den Begriff des Trauma-Zentrum Bildung, die Erkenntnisse aus psycho-Trauma und die Ergebnisse der Hirnforschung in der integrierten Bildung. Ein wichtiger Bestandteil dieses Konzepts ist aus der Arbeit mit Bildern abgeleitet Entwicklung einer Kultur des "sicheren Ort" in der Jugendhilfe Einrichtungen.
The present paper outlines the concept of trauma-centered education, the findings from psycho-trauma and results of brain research in the integrated education. A key component of this concept is from the work with imagery derived development of a culture of "safe place" in youth services facilities.
Keywords: Children Safe Place Youth
Accuracy Verified: Yes
57. Seponski, D. M., Bermudez, J. M., & Lewis, D. C. (2010, July). Utilizing responsive evaluation to explore EMDR as a culturally responsive model of therapy across Asia. Poster presented at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Traditional therapy models often reflect Western values and norms and may be inappropriate for use with many non-Western
cultures. Worldwide, therapists are beginning to examine how they can make these models culturally sensitive to minorities,
immigrants, and non-Western clients; however, it is time to go beyond “being aware,” understanding and appreciating
differences, and adapting individual interventions to actively responding to the needs of their clients by using models that
have theoretical underpinnings, underlying assumptions, and basic tenets that are consistent with those of non-Western
clients (Carlson, 1999) and promote social justice for those clients, their families, and the surrounding communities. This
paper suggests the use of responsive evaluation to explore Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as
a culturally responsive therapy. Responsive evaluation can be used to consider each unique client and therapist context,
culture, power, needs, and beliefs, and family and individual needs in determining a culturally responsive model of therapy.
In this presentation, we provide therapists and scholars a model for offering culturally responsive EMDR therapy and
research using responsive evaluation as a framework. An in-depth description of responsive evaluation will be provided, and
explanations and examples of how it is consistent with the goals and theories underlying culturally responsive therapy will
be given. Finally, concrete suggestions of how EMDR clinicians and scholars can apply this methodology will be provided. As
the EMDR continues to be taught and used across Asia, it is crucial that we continue to observe and respond to the needs of
clients throughout Asia.
Keywords: Asia Responsive Evaluation Poster
Accuracy Verified: Yes
58. Muramoto, K. (2001, September). Women's trauma and healing in Japanese culture. Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH. AAT 3007972.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
This dissertation explores the reality of women's trauma and the effective treatment for traumatized women in Japanese culture. Current research on PTSD supports the universality of many of the biologically determined components of PTSD experiences, while the importance of considering the cultural aspect of trauma is also stressed. Key research questions were: Can PTSD and trauma-related disorders be diagnosed in Japanese women? To what degree are the trauma theory and treatment methods from the West applicable to Japanese women? The primary research method was a literature review supplemented by interviews with Japanese clinicians and reflections on the author's experience as a psychotherapist.In Japan, the interest in trauma has been rapidly growing in the 1990s, particularly after the year 1995 when the Great Hanshin (Kobe) Earthquake happened. The developing statistics of women's trauma in Japan signify a serious problem to women's mental health, as is found in United States. Although the literature is limited yet, the research indicated that Japanese women suffer almost the same symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms as women in the U.S. One distinctive characteristic is that Japanese people tend to complain of physical pain rather than psychological symptoms. The assessment and treatment procedures for traumatized women were not studied enough in Japan. The author illustrated the effective assessment and treatment plan for Japanese women as an example. The Western trauma theories and treatment methods are applicable to Japanese women, requiring some additional devices. Supportive psychotherapy and EMDR seem to be prevalent approaches at present. Creative art therapy and body-centered approaches have the potential to be effective in Japanese culture. Vicarious traumatization in mental health professionals is becoming a serious problem in Japan, too. The author also paid attention to multigenerational trauma in Japanese society. The trauma caused by World War II is reviewed in an effort to suggest the enormity of the task we have in dealing with trauma. It is time for Japanese people to resolve multigenerational trauma so as to stop continuous trauma and to take care of traumatized people. [Author Abstract]
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 62(3-B), Sep 2001, pp. 1591.
Keywords: Adults Cross Cultural Assessment Cross Cultural Treatment Diagnostic Validity Empirical Study Females Japanese Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Stressors Survivors
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59. Spierings, J. (2004, June). Working with EMDR in the treatments of clients with other (sub)cultures and religions: multi-culti EMDR. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, Stockholm, Sweden .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract: Working with traumatized clients from other cultures can be very demanding, and even frustrating: many times it just does not work out, despite your compassion and efforts. “Just staying out of the way” many times is not enough to do this job.
Intercultural competence is the ability to expand and translate your therapeutic skills to other cultures. It has both an attitude aspect and a technical aspect: a different style of relating and communications with your client, and different things to ask and explore.
Also in other cultures traumatic events happening to people have a different meaning asking for an approach from another angle in doing EMDR: interpreting traumas a stupid bad luck, Allah’s will, the evil eye, karma, or punishment by the ancestors, will have different (therapeutic) consequences.
This workshop offers not only a systemic way to understand these type of differences, it offers also very practical dos and don’ts, and of course tips and tricks to overcome difficulties.
The presentation puts strong emphasis on the development of resources and the building up of affect tolerance, making use of the healing rituals, objects and symbols of your clients own culture. These resources are utilized both before and during EMDR.
Part of the presentation is a collection of magical; healing objects from other cultures, including your own (maybe forgotten) culture, with ideas how to use them in the EMDR process. This is to inspire participants to develop their own collection.
The presentation follows the 8 phases of the EMDR protocol, describing specific considerations for each of the phases.
Keywords: Africa Asia Diversity Intercultural Competence Intercultural Interweaves Mediterranean Multi-Cultural Refugee Trust-Building Techniques
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