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1. Madoun, S., & Dumonteil, D. (2005). ABC de l'EMDR: La thérapie des émotions [ABC of EMDR: Therapy emotions]. Paris: Grancher.
Language: French
Format: Book
Abstract:
Tout au longe de notre vie, nous subissons des événements traumatisants : maladie, deuil, accident... S'en suivent stress, angoisse, dépression. Une nouvelle thérapie d'origine américaine vient de voir le jour : l'EMDR (Eyes Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ce qui signifie : mouvement oculaires de désenbilisation et de retraitement des informations négatives. Validée par un bon nombre d'études dont celle de l'Inserm, l'EMDR nous permet d'éliminer les effets néfastes des chocs émotionnels en favorisant l'apparition des émotions ainsi que leur évacuation. Au travers de récits étonnants, ce livre de référence nous fait comprendre les mécanismes de nos traumatismes, le dérèglement de notre cerveau émotionnel et les moyens de retrouver une vie sereine.
Throughout our lives, we experience traumatic events: illness, bereavement, accident ... Ensuing stress, anxiety, depression. A new therapy from the U.S. just to see the day: EMDR (Eyes Movement Desensitizer and Reprocessing), which means eye movement désenbilisation and reprocessing of negative information. Validated by many studies including that of Inserm, EMDR allows us to eliminate the adverse effects of emotional distress by encouraging the emergence of emotions and their evacuation. Through amazing stories, this reference book helps us understand the workings of our trauma, disruption of our emotional brain and the means to find a peaceful life.
Keywords: Anxiety Depression Stress
Accuracy Verified: Yes
2. Broad, R. D. & Wheeler, K. (2006, May). An adult with childhood medical trauma treated with psychoanalytic psychotherapy and EMDR: A case study. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 42(2), 95-105. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6163.2006.00058.x.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Problem: Adverse childhood experiences have been found to be a strong predictor of emotional and physical problems in adulthood. However, the long-term sequelae for children who have suffered critical illness and exposure to invasive medical procedures are less well documented. Methods: This is a case study of an adult client who sought treatment for depression and attention deficit disorder. The psychotherapy treatment is discussed and the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is described targeting a memory of a medical trauma resulting from a tonsillectomy when the client was 8 years old. Conclusions: Significant healing outcomes were attained as a result of the therapy, i.e., decreased depression, less hypervigilance, and increased ability to concentrate, which resulted in the discontinuation of medication for depression and ADHD as well as significant improvement in overall functioning.
Keywords: Childhood Medical Trauma Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Adverse Childhood Experiences Depression Attention Deficit Disorder Early Experience Major Depression PTSD Psychoanalysis Childhood Development Clinical Case Study Empirical Study
Accuracy Verified: Yes
3. Hase, M. (2004, June). Application of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on severe posttraumatic stress disorder following a single traumatic event in elderly psychiatric patients. In single trauma and grief (L. Cornil, Chair). Symposium conducted at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, Stockholm, Sweden .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Single traumatic events can lead to severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with serious effects on some and psyche as well as on social functioning. Often our focus in diagnostics is limited on obvious traumatic experiences according to the ICD-10 or DSM-IV criteria of what a traumatic event should be. But trauma can be variant or masked by somatic illness or comorbid psychiatric disorder. Beside the straightforward PTSD cases, the clinician should pay attention to comorbidity and the effect of dysfunctionally stored, incompletely processed information in a variety of patients. PTSD seems to be underdiagnosed in elderly patients. This paper, as part of the symposium on the treatment of single traumatic events using EMDR, has it foundation in clinical practice and gives evidence on the importance if diagnosing for PTSD and applying appropriate treatment especially EMDR, in the subgroup of elderly patients. Two case examples of PTSD following a single traumatic event in the course of depressive illness and the course somatic illness illustrate important principles and give evidence of the successful application of EMDR in the treatment of PTSD following a single traumatic event with elderly patients. The guidelines for good clinical practice in the treatment of PSTD following a single traumatic event regarding EMDR standard protocol and procedural rules will be outlines. In some respects EMDR treatment has to be adapted to the special demands of the elderly. Some ideas will be formulated and discussed. The aim of the presentation is to encourage the clinician in engaging in active treatment of the sequelae of single traumatic events in general and specially to apply EMDR with elderly patients, hereby stimulating research on the application of EMDR with the elderly, a hitherto often neglected subgroup of patients.
Keywords: Elderly Grief Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Single Trauma Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
4. Sakio, E. (1998, April). Applying EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) with children suffering from long term physical illness. Presentation at the Cybernetics and Systems Conference, Vienna, Austria, 14(1), 408-411.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Children Physical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
5. Lovett, J. M. (1996, June). Applying EMDR to physical illness, injury, and symptoms in adults and children: Applications of EMDR in treating medical conditions in children. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Adults Children Injury Physical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
6. Casadaban, A. (1996, June). Applying EMDR to physical illness, injury, and symptoms in adults and children: EMDR protocol for the assessment and treatment of physical phenomena with selected applications. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Level I. Targeting of Physical Symptoms or Triggers.
Installing of Positive States
Use this level when:
client readiness and safety factors are met.
the experience of the symptom(s) is distressing to the client.
a limited number of therapy sessions is available.
the client does not necessarily have an awareness of the causes or
functions of the symptoms.
the client is not aware of a trauma related to the symptom.
w the assessment does not reveal trauma related to the symptom.
w trauma or other complicating issues are identified but the client's
stability or circumstances does not tolerate Level I1 or 111, and client
and therapist can devise ways to contain upsetting issues which may
come up.
the client wants to try for symptom relief without deeper processing. [Excerpt]
Keywords: Injury Physical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
7. Klaus, P. (1996, June). Applying EMDR to physical illness, injury, and symptoms in adults and children: The use of EMDR to unlock the potential for healing. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Adults Children Injury Physical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
8. Klaus, P., & Casadaban, A. (1996, June). Applying EMDR to physical illness, injury, and symptoms in adults and children: The use of EMDR with physically challenged individuals. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Injury Physically Challenged Individuals Physical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
9. de Jongh, A. (2000, May 6). Approaches to using EMDR for the treatment of phobias. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This workshop focuses on the clinical application of EMDR with specific phobias. There are a number of advantages in using EMDR for the treatment of specific phobias compared to other approaches, such as exposure in vivo. One of the most important advantages seems to be the possibility to utilize EMDR under circumstances where the critical elicitors cannot be reproduced or simulated in real life (e.g., certain sexual, illness or death situations) or, more generally, for which phobic stimuli are hard to obtain. However, unlike patients suffering with PTSD, after deconditioning of an anxiety associated with a traumatic incident, phobic individuals till have to anticipated future anxiety evoking situations. This has important implications for treatment. For example, contrary to its application with PTSD, the treatment of specific phobias with EMDR should not be concluded until clients are prepared for future interactions with (former) anxiety-eliciting stimuli or situations. This may involve acquisition of adaptive coping skills, such as mental strategies to relax or to distract oneself, and the use of exposure (in vivo) techniques. Participants of this workshop will learn when and how to apply EMDR with specific phobias and integrate this into general (cognitive-behavioral) treatment approach. This approach is illustrated by several videotaped treatments.
Keywords: Phobias
Accuracy Verified: Yes
10. Zdravkovic, J. (1994). Behavioural-cognitive therapy of posttraumatic stress disorder. Psihijatrija Danas, 26(2-3), 129-146.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
The basic theoretical postulations on PTSD are given in the first part of the work. Hypotheses are given on PTSD as being a kind of conditioned emotional reaction to trauma and, possibly, an illness that has disturbed REM sleep mechanism at its roots. The second part describes behavioural and cognitive techniques that have been proven empirically to be successful in the treatment and the prevention of this disorder. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Behavior Therapy Cognitive Therapy Epidemiology Etiology Nosology Psychophysiology Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Relaxation Therapy
Accuracy Verified: No
11. Brown, K. W., McGoldrick, T., & Buchanan, R. (1997). Body dysmorphic disorder: Seven cases treated with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 25(2), 203-207. doi:/10.1017/S1352465800018403.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Body dynamic disorder is an illness of generally chronic course which can lead to significant impairment of social functioning, unnecessary plastic surgery and even suicide. It is little understood and treatment regimens have been of uncertain efficacy. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a newly developed psychotherapeutic procedure used in the treatment of PTSD, grief reactions and generalized anxiety. In this paper we describe its use in seven consecutive cases of body dysmorphic disorder. Improvements were obtained in six of the seven patients, five of whom had a complete resolution of their symptoms (Pilots).
Keywords: Adults Case Report Clinical Case Study Empirical Study Females Males Somatoform Disorders Stressors Survivors Treatment Effectiveness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
12. Richards, L. D. (1999, June). A case study in the application of EMDR for paranoid schizophrenia. EMDRIA Newsletter, 4(2), 11, 16, 30-31.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has shown dramatic effect in dealing with various types of trauma, with the definition of trauma encompassing much more than catastrophic occurrences or events. How a person reacts to trauma is equally broad in it display, manifestations, and consequences for every individual. This a a story of Anna, and her life as it is affected by trauma and mental illness. It testifies to the power of EMDR and, even more importantly, to the capacity of the individual to achieve inner healing.
Keywords: Paranoid Schizophrenia
Accuracy Verified: Yes
13. Miller, P., McGowan, I., McLaughlin, D., & Paterson, M. (2010, April). Cessation of symptoms associated with dissociative schizophrenia following EMDR. Presentation at 2nd Bi-Annual International European Society for Trauma and Dissociation Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract: Background: Despite over a 100 years experience with schizophrenia it is still only a minority of individuals who make a full recovery. Schizophrenia is a severe enduring mental illness (SMI) and the weight of burden falls with regard to legal problems, stigma and life expectancy: life expectancy in this group of individuals is reduced by 10 years, mostly as a consequence of suicide.
Aim: The aim of the presentation is to highlight the potential of EMDR as a treatment option in patients displaying symptoms associated with dissociative schizophrenia. Using a case study approach we will demonstrate the effectiveness of EMDR in relieving the symptoms of dissociative schizophrenia.
Case Study: In Patient ‘M’ using an EMDR paradigm integration was achieved using only outpatient therapy – 12 sessions, over the course of one year. Medication was used initially but made no impact on the psychotic phenomena; even when used within normally efficacious levels and duration. Naltrexone was used to help manage dissociation (Frewen & Lanius, 2006) and to facilitate Patient ‘M’ in engaging in EMDR. Patient ‘M’ is now nearly three years symptom free and medication free.
Conclusion: EMDR is effective in symptoms associated with dissociative symptoms.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the session participants will be able to; Gain an greater understanding of the clinical presentation of dissociative schizophrenia Discuss the potential of EMDR as a treatment option in patients displaying symptoms associated with dissociative schizophrenia
Keywords: Dissociative Schizophrenia
Accuracy Verified: Yes
14. van Hoof, E. (2005, June). Chronic fatigue syndrome and EMDR, a favourable combination. In EMDR in the extreme, chronic fatigue and peak performance. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex, sometimes controversial and
often confusing condition characterized principally by persistent,
unexplained physical and mental fatigue. Researchers and clinicians
continue to debate many aspects of CFS. The influence of stress, in
conjunction with infection, was introduced early on as a possible cause of
chronic illnesses such as CFS.
Patients themselves often report that a virus combined with stress were the
triggers of their illness. The etiology and pathophysiology of CFS will be clear to all attending the presentation as well as where and when EMDR should
be applied in CFS.
Keywords: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS Peak Performance Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
15. Herbert, C. (2012, October). Complex trauma: Road to psychiatric dysfunction or path toward posttrauma growth?. Keynote at the 4th Autumn EMDR Workshop Conference, Sheffield, UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Healthcare service providers, as well as, mental health practitioners, frequently associate the suffering of complex trauma with pathology, mental illness, personality disorders and severe psychiatric dysfunction. Clients are perceived as difficult to treat, interventions are guided by the nature of the psychiatric diagnosis and therapy focuses on crisis management and on helping clients to achieve reductions of symptoms that account for the psychiatric diagnosis. Although symptom reduction can be of great value and importance to sufferers, sole focus on this misses the great potential to engage a person in a transformative process that can lead to considerable inner strengthening, alignment and positive growth, as a result and in spite of their early traumatic experiences. This keynote introduces a shift in perspective away from the traditional focus on psychiatric dysfunction toward a model of positive growth for clients suffering from Complex Trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It is proposed that development of empathic empowerment of the individual toward greater personal authenticity, honesty, accountability and compassion can open the path toward posttrauma growth. However, in order to achieve such development specific parameters must be fulfilled. These parameters, which include therapist factors, the nature of the therapeutic relationship, an underlying therapeutic framework for working with complex trauma and the guiding principles and ingredients that nurture growth rather than dysfunction, will be outlined and illustrated through the use of client vignettes.
Keywords: Complex Trauma Posttraumatic Growth
Accuracy Verified: Yes
16. Arnold, C. (2002). David Lister's 1999 paper. The EMDR Practitioner. Retrieved from http://www.emdr-practitioner.net on 12/27/2008.
Language: English
Format: Other
Abstract:
"I concur with David Lister's model of utilising EMDR in Medical Practice. My own
personal trauma has been around radical surgery when I was 24, which was life saving
but nonetheless changed the course of my life. The possibilities for healing are endless if
EMDR could be incorporated into complementary care units of hospitals that are becoming popular here in the USA. (Complementary care units are quite unlike British
health centres, complementary care units offer yoga, meditation, message, visualization,
relaxation techniques, hypnosis and biofeedback to patients suffering from a broad range
of medical problems, including those with catastrophic illness. Some include homeopathy
and herbal medicine as part of the treatment plan. These units have not been without
controversy, and administrators have waged a long and hard battle against the medical
establishment.)
Keywords: David Lister Letter
Accuracy Verified: Yes
17. Torres, R. V. (2012, Novembro). Depressão por parto na adoção: A cura pelo EMDR [Partum depression after adoption: The EMDR cure]. In Casos Clínicos I. Apresentação no II Congresso Brasileiro de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.
Language: Portuguese
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Esse trabalho tem o objetivo de apresentar um caso clínico, de uma paciente de 46 anos, no período de adaptação da adoção de uma criança de cinco anos. As dificuldades apresentadas inicialmente eram relacionadas: à vinculação afetiva materna, ao exercício dos cuidados físicos e afetivos com a criança, ao exercício e à percepção do papel materno, aliados a fortes sintomas somáticos. Com a existência de grande desejo de ser mãe, há 15 anos fazia tratamento para engravidar. A adoção não representava um tabu para a mesma. No entanto, a infância vinha à tona com frequência e representava grande parte de seu sofrimento: sua mãe estava com 46 anos quando de seu nascimento e, desde então, fora acometida de enfermidades por toda sua vida, impedindo a realização de cuidados físicos e afetivos para com ela. Foram realizadas 20 sessões de EMDR e as experiências traumáticas da relação mãe x filha, bem como os medos de repetir a história passada, foram processados a uma resolução adaptativa, que permitiram a assimilação de suas lembranças passadas e a incorporação de padrões para experiências positivas, possibilitando a oportunidade de ampliar conexões com redes positivas. As memórias armazenadas que serviam de base para percepção, atitudes e comportamentos foram reprocessadas e, com isso, os sintomas físicos foram extintos, de maneira a permitir que a paciente assumisse uma nova postura frente à maternidade. A percepção sobre sua mãe foi alterada e conseguiu trazer à tona bons momentos de sua infância com a mãe. Também foi reprocessada uma situação relacionada ao perdão mútuo. A paciente hoje vive o processo de maternidade forma saudável e feliz, e 04 meses após o encerramento das sessões, adotou um menino de 03 meses de vida, sem que os sintomas reaparecessem.
This paper aims to present a clinical case of a patient of 46 years in the adjustment period from the adoption of a child of five. Difficulties were initially related: the linking maternal affection, exercise and physical care of the child with affection, exercise and perception of the maternal role, coupled with strong somatic symptoms. With the existence of a great desire to be a mother 15 years ago was receiving treatment for getting pregnant. The adoption did not represent a taboo for the same. However, childhood came to the fore and often represented a large part of his suffering: his mother was 46 years old when his birth and has since been stricken with illness throughout his life, preventing the achievement of physical and emotional care to her. Were performed 20 sessions of EMDR and traumatic experiences of the mother x daughter, as well as fears of repeating past history, were processed to an adaptive resolution, which allowed the assimilation of their past memories and incorporation of standards for positive experiences, allowing the opportunity to expand connections with positive networks. The stored memories that served as the basis for perception, attitudes and behaviors were reprocessed and, therefore, the physical symptoms were abolished, so as to allow the patient to assume a new stance facing the motherhood. The perception has changed about his mother and managed to bring out good moments of his childhood with his mother. It was also reprocessed a situation related to mutual forgiveness. The patient now lives the process of motherhood healthy and happy, and 04 months after the close of the session, adopted a boy of 03 months, without symptoms reappeared.
Keywords: Adoption Motherhood Postpartum Depression
Accuracy Verified: Yes
18. Rusthton, A. (2010, January). Editorial. Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 15(1), 3-4. doi:10.1177/1359104509345879 .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses an article on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children after a motor vehicle accident by Kemp and colleagues, treatment manual for trauma-exposed youth by Carrion and Hull, and parent and child adaptation to childhood chronic illness by Gannoni and Shute.
Keywords: Children Chronc Illness Editorial Motor Vehicle Accident Treatment Manual
Accuracy Verified: Yes
19. Cloitre, M. (2009, January). Effective psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder: A review and critique. CNS Spectrums, 14(1, Supplement 1), 32-43 .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This report reviews and critiques the psychotherapy literature for the treatment of PTSD and systematically presents data on sample size, rates of completion, and effect sizes. Substantial progress has been made in the use of cognitive behavioral therapies and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for the resolution of PTSD. Innovations in PTSD treatments are identified. Further advances are needed in the treatment of populations with complex and chronic forms of PTSD such as those found in childhood abuse populations, refugee populations, and those experiencing chronic mental illness. The need to address comorbid emotional, social, and physical health consequences of trauma, to implement treatments in community-based settings, and to incorporate larger systems of care into study designs is noted. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Cognitive Therapy Exposure Therapy Literature Review Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapy PTSD Stressors Survivors Treatment Effectiveness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
20. Hensel, T. (2006, April). Effektivität von EMDR bei psychisch traumatisierten kindern und jugendlichen [Effectiveness of EMDR with psychologically traumatized children and adolescents]. Kindheit und Entwicklung, 15 (2), 107-117. doi:10.1026/0942-5403.15.2.76.
Language: German
Format: Journal
Abstract:
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) has proved to be an independent, effective, and empirically validated approach for the treatment of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. This work provides an overview of the status of research into the use of EMDR in traumatized children and adolescents. The available randomized controlled studies are summarized and assessed for their methodistic value. The empirically supported and effective treatment is described. The results show - albeit on a narrow empirical basis - that EMDR, when used in children and adolescents, demonstrates a Comparable effectiveness in symptom reduction and efficiency (limited treatment duration) to that observed in adults. Issues relating to the integration of the treatment into the existing care structure are discussed.
Keywords: Adolescents Bilateral stimulation Care Children Chronic Illness Chronic PTSD Effectiveness Emotional Trauma Empirically Supported Treatment Empirical Study Psychologically Traumatized Children Quantitative Study Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
21. Bhattacharyya, A. (1997). Eliminating the trauma burden: A reply to Dr. Greenwald's paper. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry On-Line. Retrieved from http://www.priory.com/psych/dr.htm November 15, 2011.
Language: English
Format: Other
Abstract:
It is refreshing to find he has put the emphasis on health rather than illness. To translate that in the British context, one has to question
the real advance that has taken place in making that shift. It is fashionable to call every
service in terms of health and not illness and yet the major part of our resources go into
cure than prevention. Although it may seem like closing the stable door after the horse
has bolted, only now through extensive inducements and effort, the immunisation figures,
to quote one of Dr. Greenwald's examples, have reached 95%. Even then, there are
troughs whenever there is a scare such as with the measles and whooping cough vaccines.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
22. Holmshaw, M. (2008, June). EMDR & CBT work equally well for psychological trauma – Why?. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The use of EMDR, CBT or a combination of the two, in managing psychological ill health following road Traffic
Accidents (RTA): The Results and analysis of 1100 consecutive referrals. This paper determines the role of
trauma-focused psychological treatment in the management of psychological ill health following road traffic
accidents in the UK. RTA’s are the biggest cause of PTSD in this country. All consecutively referred patients with
possible psychological ill-health following a RTA were offered a comprehensive psychological assessment by an
established provider of trauma services in the UK. Those with significant psychological ill health were offered
trauma-focused psychological treatment, EMDR and/or CBT, in line with NICE (National Institute for Health and
Clinical Excellence) guidelines. During the psychological assessment a clinical diagnosis was made and a number
of psychometric scores were used. These comprised
1 DSM IV criteria for PTSD and illness severity,
2 General Health Questionnaire,
3 Impact of Event Scale,
4 Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
Similar subjective and objective measurements were made after every fourth session of therapy and on
discharge. The results offer a breakdown of diagnoses, the number of patients who proceeded to treatment and
the type of treatment and outcome of such treatment. Of the 658 patients who proceeded to Trauma-focused
psychological treatment, patients had either EMDR by itself (31%), CBT by itself (36%) or a Combination of EMDR
and CBT (33%). Subjectively and objectively three out of four patients were completely relieved of their
symptoms or were much better. There was no significant difference between CBT and EMDR in terms of
treatment results. Closer analysis of the three subgroups revealed a number of variables which seemed to be
associated with failure of EMDR treatment and failure of CBT treatment. These variables will be discussed against
the background of the trauma focused CBT model of Clarke, D and Ehlers A, 2002. Recommendations will be made of ways to improve the outcome of EMDR Therapy and improving EMDR training.
Keywords: CBT Cognitive Behaviorial Therapy Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
23. Millar, P. (2010, March). EMDR & psychosis. Presentation at the 8th EMDR Association UK & Ireland Annual Conference & AGM, Dublin, Ireland.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Psychotic phenomena are one of the most
challenging clinical presentations to treat, the most severe form being schizophrenia and
poor outcome schizoaffective disorder. Schizophrenia is a severe enduring mental illness
(SMI) and is characterised by core disturbances of thinking, perceptions and the emotions.
It is accepted as having a heavy burden, with significant effects on the patient, their
families and carers and it is one of the most costly illnesses worldwide. The weight of
burden falls with regard to legal problems, stigma and life expectancy: life expectancy in
this group of individuals is reduced by 10 years, mostly as a consequence of suicide
(Rossler, Salize et al. 2005). Despite more than 100 years of experience of the disease it is
still only a minority of individuals who make a full recovery.
This workshop aims to give further insight into the role of EMDR in the treatment of
schizophrenia - as defined by the genetic epidemiological work by Professor K Kendler
(Kendler, Spitzer et al. 1989; Kendler, McGuire et al. 1993; Kendler, Maguire et al. 1993).
It follows up a series of three patients with psychosis treated with EMDR one of whom met
strict criteria for schizophrenia. All 3 are now over 2 years post-EMDR. Of specific note the
man who presented with schizophrenia remains free of medication and symptoms.
The workshop will discuss the role of EMDR in the treatment of psychosis, including
schizophrenia and discuss case selection and protocol development in this area of practice.
Keywords: Psychosis Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia
Accuracy Verified: Yes
24. Capezzani, L. (2012, June). EMDR and cancer patients: Effetcts on PTSD and their illness coping strategies [EMDR y pacientes con cáncer: Efectos sobre el TEPT y sus estrategias de afrontamiento de la enfermedad]. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid Spain.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The
nature
of
this
study
is
both
observational
and
clinical.
On
the
one
hand
it’s
aimed
to
see
how
the
criteria
of
PTSD
(DSM-‐IV,
2000)
are
represented
in
traumatized
cancer
patients
in
between
two
different
illness
stages
-‐
medical
treatments
and
medical
follow-‐up
stages,
-‐
and
to
see
witch
coping
strategies
are
used
by
these
patients
with
PTSD
in
each
stage.
On
the
other
hand
it’s
aimed
to
know:
a)
whether
CBT
integrated
with
EMDR
produces
different
effects
on
PTSD
in
between
the
two
illness
stages
and
their
specific
coping
strategies;
b)
whether
CBT
with
EMDR
and
CBT
without
EMDR
produce
different
effects
on
PTSD
and
on
the
coping
strategies
within
the
only
medical
follow-‐up
stage.
All
31
subjects
were
recruited
randomly,
10
for
treatment
stage,
11
for
follow-‐up
stage,
both
receiving
CBT
and
EMDR,
and
10
for
a
follow-‐up
stage
treaty
with
CBT
and
no
EMDR.
CAPS
and
COPE
were
used
to
assess
PTSD
and
coping
strategies
respectively.
Results
show
similar
changes
in
between
the
two
illness
stages
after
CBT
with
EMDR,
and
different
ones
within
the
follow-‐up
stage
depending
on
whether
CBT
with
EMDR
or
without
EMDR
was
used.
This
may
suggest
considering
PTSD
such
a
disorder
that
removes
specific
stage
demands/threats
of
cancer
illness,
just
described
in
literature,
as
well
as
the
more
functional
coping
for
each
of
them.
You
may
instead
claim
that
only
CBT
with
EMDR
allows
cancer
patients
to
overcome
the
PTSD
and
consequently
retrieve
selective
specificity
in
coping
strategies
for
each
stage.
La
naturaleza
de
este
estudio
es
tanto
observacional
como
clínica.
Por
un
lado,
pretende
ver
como
se
representan
los
criterios
del
TEPT
(DSM-‐IV,
2000)
en
pacientes
con
cáncer
traumatizados
entre
dos
fases
diferentes
de
la
enfermedad
–
fases
de
tratamientos
médicos
y
seguimientos
médicos
-‐
,
y
ver
qué
estrategias
de
afrontamiento
son
usadas
por
estos
pacientes
con
TEPT
en
cada
una
de
estas
fases.
Por
otro
lado,
pretende
saber:
a)
si
la
TCC
integrada
con
EMDR
produce
efectos
diferentes
sobre
el
TEPT
entre
las
dos
fases
de
la
enfermedad
y
sus
estrategias
de
afrontamiento
específicas;
b)
si
la
TCC
con
EMDR
y
la
TCC
sin
EMDR
producen
efectos
diferentes
sobre
el
TEPT
y
sobre
las
estrategias
de
afrontamiento
tan
sólo
dentro
de
la
fase
de
seguimiento.
Cada
uno
de
los
31
sujetos
fueron
seleccionados
aleatoriamente,
10
para
la
fase
de
tratamiento,
11
para
la
fase
de
seguimiento,
ambos
grupos
recibiendo
TCC
y
EMDR,
y
10
para
la
fase
de
seguimiento
con
TCC
y
sin
EMDR.
Se
utilizaron
CAPS
y
COPE
para
evaluar
el
TEPT
y
las
estrategias
de
afrontamiento
respectivamente.
Los
resultados
muestran
cambios
similares
entre
las
dos
fases
de
la
enfermedad
después
de
la
TCC
con
EMDR,
y
cambios
diferentes
en
la
fase
de
seguimiento
en
función
de
si
se
utilizaba
la
TCC
con
o
sin
EMDR.
Esto
puede
sugerir
que
se
ha
de
considerar
al
TEPT
como
un
trastorno
que
quita
específicas
demandas/amenazas
de
cada
una
de
las
fases
de
la
enfermedad
del
cáncer,
tal
y
como
se
describe
en
la
literatura,
así
como
el
afrontamiento
más
funcional
para
cada
una
de
ellas.
En
vez
de
eso,
se
puede
afirmar
que
tan
sólo
la
TCC
con
EMDR
permite
a
los
clientes
superar
el
TEPT
y
consecuentemente
recuperar
especificidad
selectiva
en
estrategias
de
afrontamiento
para
cada
fase.
Keywords: Cancer Coping Strategies Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
25. Rivas, C. (2012, April). EMDR and chronic illnesses. Presentation at the annual meeting of EMDR Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Chronc diseases represent a complex area on the health-illness continuum. When a chronic disease is diagnosed, clients may require ongoing support to cope with life changes and management of their health. During this workshop, participants will be introduced to the general aspects of chronic diseases and how clients’psychological symptoms can be understood from the Adaptive Information Processing(AIP) model. Also, EMDR clinicians will learn how to structure an intervention for different types of chronic diseases, using the 8 steps of the Basic Protocol, identifying the key issues for each condition, according to a past-present-future timeline. Examples will be based on cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS cases.
Learning objectives:
1.Identify the challenges associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS
2. Utilize the Adaptative Information Processing (AIP) model to understand the psychological dimension of chronic diseases (e.g. anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, self-image issues, etcetera)
3. Use the EMDR basic protocol to structure interventions suitable for people living with human health conditions.
Keywords: Chronic Illnesses
Accuracy Verified: Yes
26. Ostacoli:, L., Bertino, G., & Faretta, E. (2013, June). EMDR and health: EMDR brief treatment in medical conditions with a high emotional charge: A possible challenge. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Geneva, Switzerland.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Stress and high emotional situations such as complex traumas have a negative influence on the psycho – physiologic adaptive process to illness. If these experiences are not elaborated, they could be stored as dysfunctional memories causing psychophysical vulnerability. EMDR treatment requires a proper detection and reprocessing of stressing memories in present and past events and in future templates, handling worries and fears.
Treatment protocol for serious medical diseases will be presented, focusing in the domains of Multiple Sclerosis and Oncology. Starting from the person and his system (biopsychosocial model), the main interest will be placed on case conceptualization and preparation of the project with EMDR, and then the identification of targets for further processing. From here, through the exposure of specific cases treated, we will work on bodily symptoms (the feeling perceived) through floatback to promote the connection of memories. The presentation of the research project and the first data obtained will follow.
The design helps the person to relate themselves to the traumatic material as something that they can see, represent, touch, by sharing and by exploring their resonances with the therapist; the design provides an emotional containment that allows the processing of intense emotions, reduces significantly the risk of dissociations, and allows the recovery of creative resources.
The fundamental aim of the model is to facilitate the building of a constructive relationship with themselves and with the “sick body”, by elaborating the traumatic events that have led to a dysfunctional self-image and explored, strengthened their resources with the aim of building the “navigation tools” and an effective “first-aid kit” for times of crisis. It will be presented the model of the intervention and the strategies proposed and used, through the presentation of clinical cases.
The analysis of the success factors and of the difficulties encountered will allow us to define a possible direction for future brief interventions with patients affected by complex organic diseases.
Learning objectives:
To learn EMDR protocols adapted to deal with serious medical illnesses such as Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis;
To analyse the therapeutic process by narrative and graphic material; and
To learn specific features to deal with fears of loss and impairment
Keywords: Disease Medical Illness Multiple Sclerosis Oncology
Accuracy Verified: Yes
27. St-André, E. (2009, August). EMDR and OCD. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Atlanta, GA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic illness with recurrent obsessions, persistent thoughts and compulsions, such as repetitive behaviors that are performed after obsessions. Current treatment for such a disorder includes antidepressants (SSRI, with additional treatment such as antipsychotics) and psychotherapy, usually cognitive behavioral approaches. Nevertheless, there is a lack of available evidence for the long-term effectiveness of psychological treatment (Cochrane Reviews on OCD treatment will be cited). EMDR can be useful in a severe case of OCD and might be of interest for other therapists struggling with OCD cases in their caseload.
Keywords: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
28. McGoldrick, T., Begum, M., & Brown, K. W. (2008). EMDR and olfactory feference syndrome: A case series. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(1), 63-68. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.2.1.63.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is an illness currently considered a delusional disorder under the DSM-IV criteria. Patients believe that they emit a foul odor, causing them great emotional distress and negative social consequences. Its etiology is inadequately understood, and there is generally a poor response to pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. This article describes the treatment of four consecutive cases of ORS whose pathological symptoms had endured for 8-48 years. The administration of EMDR consisted of processing the various life experiences that appeared to cause and/or trigger the pathology. The EMDR sessions resulted in a complete resolution of symptoms in all four cases, which was maintained at follow-up. Given the rapid and sustained results, we offer a hypothesis based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model to explain the etiopathology and remission. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Adaptive Information Processing Model Adults AIP Case Report Delusional Disorder Females Olfactory Reference Symptoms ORS Shame Stressors Survivors Trauma Treatment Effectiveness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
29. 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
Accuracy Verified: Yes
30. Wipson, E. C. (2001, June). EMDR applications in addictive disorders. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Participants will be able to: 1) explain addictive brain process; 2) list two client readiness safety issues; 3) list two client resources for Resource Installation with addictions; 4) know standard and addictive EMDR protocol; 5) describe one negative cognition and positive cognition example for "urge" desensitization; 6) list two blocks to processing; and 7) list three "disturbances" connected with Addictive Illness suitable for EMDR processing.
Keywords: Addictive Disorders Client Readiness Resource Installation Safety Issues Urge
Accuracy Verified: Yes
31. Wipson, E. C. (2002, June). EMDR applications in addictive disorders. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, San Diego, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Participants will be able to explain the addictive brain process in relationship to EMDR treatment goals, list client readiness safety factors, and list appropriate client resources for R.I. They will learn appropriate NC & PC for Addictive Illness treatment. Participants will learn a variety of Addictive Illness issues to be targeted with EMDR including the "initial connection." They will learn an EMDR Addictive Disease Treatment Model with accompanying flowchart.
Keywords: Addictions Addictive Disease Treatment Model
Accuracy Verified: Yes
32. Withers, D. (2000, December). EMDR bilateral movement groups for children with ADHD. EMDRIA Newsletter, 5(Special Edition), 11-13.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Using EMDR to treat children diagnosed with ADHD is challenging on many levels. Differentiating the effects of trauma versus pure ADHD or other diagnoses such as OCD, learning disabilities, and even autism is difficult at best because these symptoms could be present as the result of early trauma (Tinker, 1999). These experiences include birth trauma, illness, medical procedures and surgery as well as abuse or neglect (Becker, 2000). These children may be unintentionally further traumatized on a daily basis by parents, teachers, coaches and peers for missing social cues, being impulsive and disruptive and no paying attention or cooperating. They may not easily engage in therapy and tend to avoid new situations due to past failures and harbor negative views of themselves because of their belief that they somehow need to be “fixed.” These response could also be due to attachment disorders or to a “poor match” between temperament of parent and child (Bowlby, 1973).
Keywords: ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children
Accuracy Verified: Yes
33. Laurel Parnell, L., & Burns, M. (2010). EMDR for the traumatized caregiver. Vernon, CT: Fair Point Productions.
Language: English
Format: Video
Abstract:
Live EMDR demonstration session conducted by Laurel Parnell with a participant from her EMDR training course. The session took place in a classroom setting with EMDR trainees observing the work. In this video, the client is a woman bothered by a recent traumatic event: the serious/chronic illness of a close family member.
Keywords: Caregivers
Accuracy Verified: Yes
34. Garza, J. (1995). EMDR for through disorder clients. EMDR Network Newsletter, 5(1), 5-6.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
I have found that EMDR is a useful therapy in the treatment of persons with a major mental illness. The people with whom I have been work ing have been diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder NOS, Bipolar Mixed, SchizoaEective Disorder, Borderline, Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Dysthymic Disorder. All of these people have been der physically and/or sexually abused. Although we can treat thought and mood disorders with medication, the emotional memories of the trauma remain and can exacerbate the illness.
Keywords: Major Mental Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
35. Amann, B. (2012, June). EMDR in bipolar disorder: Results of a randomized, controlled pilot study [EMDR en el Trastorno Bipolar: Resultados de una muestra aleatoria, estudio piloto controlado]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
There is increasing evidence about bipolar patients are more exposed
than general population to negative life events and PTSD. This has consequences
on the illness course being associated with more relapses and subsyndromal
symptoms within affective episodes. We conducted the first controlled,
randomized study of EMDR versus treatment as usual in 20 bipolar, subsyndromal
traumatized bipolar patients. 11 Patients received between 15 and 20 sessions of
EMDR, the follow-up was up to 6 months in both groups. Our hypothesis was that
patients in the EMDR group would be more stable in their mood, would show less
affective relapses, improvement in cognition/functioning, and quality of life, when
compared with the control group. We present the first data of the evaluation after
three months of intervention.
Existe
una
creciente
evidencia
acerca
de
que
los
pacientes
bipolares
están
más
expuestos
que
la
población
general
a
eventos
vitales
negativos
y
TEPT.
Esto
tiene
consecuencias
en
el
curso
de
la
enfermedad
con
más
recaídas
y
síntomas
subsindrómicos
dentro
de
los
episodios
afectivos.
Hemos
realizado
el
primer
estudio
con
aleatorización
controlada
de
EMDR
versus
el
tratamiento
estándar
en
20
bipolares
subsindrómicos,
con
traumatización.
11
pacientes
recibieron
entre
15
y
20
sesiones
de
EMDR,
el
seguimiento
fue
durante
6
meses
en
ambos
grupos.
Nuestra
hipótesis
fue
que
los
pacientes
en
el
grupo
EMDR
tendrían
una
mejor
estabilización
de
su
ánimo,
menos
propensos
a
las
recaídas,
y
mejorarían
su
funcionamiento
cognitivo,
y
calidad
de
vida,
cuando
los
comprásemos
con
el
grupo
control.
Keywords: Bipolar Disorder Pilot Study
Accuracy Verified: Yes
36. Beer, R., & Bronner, M. B. (2010). EMDR in paediatrics and rehabilitation: An effective tool for reduction of stress reactions?. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 13(5), 307-309. doi:10.3109/17518423.2010.502914.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Having to cope with life-threatening injury or illness can be very stressful for children and their parents. In medical settings children—and parents—can be traumatized by various events both before and during hospitalization as well as during the rehabilitation-phase. Although most children and parents display remarkable resilience over time, stress levels can remain extremely high for a part of these children and parents throughout the entire hospital period and thereafter, culminating in various stress reactions. These reactions can be summarized in a framework of Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS). However, several evidence-based interventions are available presently. One of these evidence-based treatment interventions is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Clinical efficiency of EMDR for children has been demonstrated by a recent meta-analysis and other studies. Application of EMDR should be taken into consideration whenever there is suffering from PMTS reactions—particularly intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety and guilt feelings—or when these reactions interfere with either the recovery process or acceptance of a new situation. Integrated trauma-informed practice together with validated screening tools could be beneficial to families and possibly minimize or even prevent long-term PMTS reactions after life-threatening injury or illness. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords: Editorial Pediatrics Rehabilitation Stress Reduction
Accuracy Verified: Yes
37. van den Berg, D. P. G. (2011, August-September). EMDR in patients with psychotic disorders and PTSD: A pilot study. In PTSD in patients with psychotic disorders. Symposium conducted at the 41st EABCT Annual Congress, Reykjavík, Iceland.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Introduction: Mueser at al. (2008) showed that a treatment
program that was predominantly based on cognitive restructuring
was effective and safe in treating PTSD in patients with Serious
Mental Illness. However, only 15.7% of the participants in this
study had a psychotic disorder. Frueh et al. (2009) conducted a
pilot study into PTSD treatment in patients with schizophrenia and
schizoaffective disorders (n=20). At three month follow-up twelve
out of thirteen completers no longer met criteria for PTSD.
Treatment caused no adverse events. Unfortunately psychosis
measures were not included in this study. A third therapy with
strong empirical support for its efficacy in treating PTSD is Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, Bisson et al.,
2007; Bradley, Greene, Russ, Dutra, & Westen, 2005; Seidler &
Wagner, 2006). In this presentation the results of a feasibility trial
(n=27) of EMDR in patients with psychosis and comorbid PTSD
will be presented.
Method: An open pilot trial of EMDR in treating PTSD symptoms
in participants with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or an other
psychotic disorder. Participants were all outpatients from
community mental health centres in the Netherlands. After referral
to the study patients were screened for PTSD with the Clinician
Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS, Blake et al., 1990). If PTSD was
diagnosed baseline measurements were performed after which an
informed consent was obtained. Treatment consisted of a
maximum of six weekly EMDR sessions, after which post
measurements were taken.
Results: EMDR was effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Out of the 25 completers, only 7 still met criteria for PTSD at post
measurement. Treatment did not result in adverse events. In fact,
other symptoms, such as delusions, auditory verbal hallucinations,
anxiety and depression decreased significantly, e.g. only four out
of the nine participants that reported voices at baseline still
reported voices at end of treatment.
Conclusions: The preliminary conclusion is that treating PTSD in
patients suffering from psychosis with EMDR is feasible, is safe
and has a positive influence on other symptoms.
Keywords: Pilot Study Postraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Psychotic Disorders Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
38. Forgash, C. (2009, August). An EMDR treatment approach to addressing health problems of complex trauma survivors. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Atlanta, GA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract: In this workshop, the EMDR clinician will learn how to deal with the effects of trauma, PTSD, illness, and chronic pain often suffered by complex trauma clients. Participants will understand how these issues interfere with access to healthcare and successful treatment. This workshop will demonstrate how to help the client avoid retraumatization in healthcare settings, by teaching interventions within the preparation phase for management of dissociation and affective problems, as well as PTSD symptoms. Clinicians will learn how to develop connections between present health problems (chronic illness, pain) and earlier trauma, to develop specific EMDR targets for reprocessing. This workshop will emphasize skills development and future template work.
Keywords: Health Problems Trauma Survivors
Accuracy Verified: Yes
39. Miller, P. (2011, August). EMDR treatment of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia: Using the ICONN protocol. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Orange County, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Psychotic phenomena are challenging to treat. The most severe psychosis is schizophrenia, which has a heavy burden and reduced life expectancy through physical illness and suicide. Psychotherapy in psychosis is experiencing a renaissance and this workshop will discuss case selection and the application of the ICONN protocol for EMDR with psychosis. The ICONN protocol has been developed from experience with a series of patients with psychotic disorders, including ‘M’, a patient who met Kendler’s strict criteria for schizophrenia. ‘M’ remains in recovery after 4 years.
Keywords: ICONN Protocol Psychosis Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia
Accuracy Verified: Yes
40. Bath, K. E., Larson, J., Rodriguez, C., Murray, J., Newbill, L., & Coggins J. H. (2001, June). EMDR with health problems. In Research symposium I. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Austin, TX.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
One of the most exicitng new experimental arenas for EMDR are in it use with health problems and illness adaptation. This symposium will report on two research studies in this area: One reporting on pilot case studies that investigate the use of EMDR with people who have Parkinson's Disease, and the other representing the results of a controlled trial of the impact of EMDR on chronic pain experienced from job injuries.
Keywords: Chronic Pain Health Problems Job-Related Injuries Parkinson's Disease Research Study Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
41. Servan-Schreiber, D. (2007, June). EMDR with life-threatening medical illness. Keynote presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The relation between mind and body is more clearly understood
than ever before. Stress reactions influence biological mechanisms
such as immunity and inflammation
that profoundly influence the course of medical conditions.
PTSD is a predictor of ill-health. Powerlessness is
associated with cancer progression. This presentation will
review the mind-body connection in relation to severe illness,
and the role of EMDR in helping patients facing lifethreatening
diseases.
Keywords: Keynote Medical Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
42. Ginger, S. (2011, January). EMDR: An integrative approach. Second EMDR University Research Seminar. EMDRRevue, Theorie et Clinique therapeutiques, Metz, France.
Language: English
Format: Other
Abstract:
Today, I often include a series of EMDR sessions in my work with a client –
especially when major psychological traumas emerge in their case history: a death, a
suicide or a serious accident affecting someone close to them (or the client himself),
violence, murder, rape, diagnosis of a serious illness, etc. Sometimes I also take on clients
in emergency situations through EMDR, and then to go on to expand their treatment
through Gestalt Therapy.
I would like to share some ideas about how I combine these various practices, using
these two methods.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
43. Bertolotti, G. (2008, June). EMDR: Should be appropriate in a rehabilitation multidisciplinary programme?. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Because EMDR is a powerful short-term therapy effective for confronting and overcoming stress, anxiety, and
trauma which could be its role in an intensive rehabilitation multidisciplinary programme? As well-known PTSD is
the most common diagnostic category used to describe symptoms arising from emotionally traumatic
experience.This disorder presumes that the person experienced a traumatic event involving actual or threatened
death or injury to themselves or others. Some research shows that EMDR is rapid, safe and effective in helping
those who suffer from anxiety, distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, as consequences from traumatic
events. Several recent reviews have looked at the relationship between medical illness and subsequent PTSD.
Moreover Spindler(2005) published a review with focal point on subjects after cardiovascular disease and mainly
with a focus on prevalence rates, risk factors, and future. Should be possible catch a trauma event right through
in-hospital and use the EMDR when appropriate? Hence how should be tailored an appropriate assessment
procedures during the rehabilitation in-hospital? Anxiety (using a the STAI) and Depression (measured with
Depression Questionnaire) with clinical cut-off score might be useful in screening and an adequately structured
interview could complete in-hospital screening. In a more wide assessment screening a device for
psychophysiological assessment measuring electrodermal activity and heart rate/pulse wave. An elevated
cardiovascular and electrodermal activity during the interview should be an index for selecting a clinical simple of
patients where carry out a deeper assessment in search for a trauma connect to the pre-rehabilitation period or
older. The aforementioned could be a wished-for screen subjects with trauma events both at short or long term
insurgence.
Keywords: Rehabilitation Multidisciplinarian Program
Accuracy Verified: Yes
44. Shapiro, F., & Forrest, M. S.. (2005). EMDR: Vernieuwende therapie tegen angst, stress en trauma [EMDR: The breakthrough therapy for overcoming anxiety, stress and trauma]. Antwerpen; Apeldoorn: Garant. 287 pp..
Language: Dutch
Format: Book
Abstract:
EMDR staat voor "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" en is een kortdurende, geprotocolleerde en cliëntgerichte behandelmethode om schokkende ervaringen te verwerken. Ook kan het helpen tegen angst en stress.
EMDR integreert verschillende succesvolle elementen van andere therapieën in combinatie met een afleidende stimulus. Deze stimulus kan zijn: het met de ogen volgen van de handen van de therapeut, bi-laterale audiostimulatie, of bi-laterale handstimulatie. Hierdoor wordt "het informatie-verwerkings-systeem in de hersenen" gestimuleerd. Met EMDR is het niet nodig om jarenlang te praten over het verleden. Wel worden, door het stimuleren van het informatie-verwerkings-systeem, in een relatief korte tijd therapeutische doelen bereikt. Hierbij veroorzaakt EMDR herkenbare veranderingen die ook na langere tijd blijven bestaan. De volgende gebeurtenissen kunnen, bij kinderen en volwassenen, leiden tot verwerkingsproblematiek: een (auto)ongeval, brand, diagnose van een ernstige ziekte, getuige van geweld, mishandeling, misbruik, natuurramp, overval, verkrachting of aanranding, verlies van een baan, ziekte of een ziekenhuisbezoek/opname etc.
De volgende soorten klachten kunnen kinderen en volwassenen hebben na een schokkende ervaring: herbelevingen van de ervaring, vermijdingsgedrag m.b.t. de ervaring, verhoogde arousal (opgewonden, overdreven alertheid), stress, schaamte of schuldgevoel, slecht humeur, depressie, zich zorgen maken, angsten, slecht zelfbeeld, paniek, slaapproblemen, relatieproblemen, onverklaarbare lichamelijke klachten etc. Voor meer informatie verwijs ik naar www.emdr.nl.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement desensitization and Reprocessing "is a short, recorded and client-centered treatment approach to shattering experience to process. It can also help reduce anxiety and stress. EMDR integrates various successful elements of other therapies in combination with a distracting stimulus. This incentive can be: with the eyes following the hands of the therapist, bi-lateral audio stimulation, or bi-lateral hand stimulation. This is the "information-processing system in the brains" encouraged. With EMDR is no need for years to talk about the past. Well, either by stimulating the information processing system in a relatively short time therapeutic goals. This caused EMDR recognizable changes even after long period of time. The following events may, in children and adults, leading to processing problems: a (car) accident, fire, diagnosis of a serious illness, witnessing violence, maltreatment, abuse, natural disaster, robbery, rape or sexual assault, job loss, illness or a hospital visit / recording etc. The following types of complaints, children and adults after a shocking experience: reliving the experience, avoidance of the Experience, increased arousal (excited, exaggerated alertness), stress, shame or guilt, bad mood, depression , worry, anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, sleep problems, relationship problems, unexplained physical complaints, etc. For more information I refer www.emdr.nl
Accuracy Verified: Yes
45. Ginger, S. (2008, Juillet). Enrichir la Gestalt - thérapie par l’EMDR [Enriching Gestalt - EMDR therapy]. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 12(2), 70-75.
Language: French
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Je pratique la Gestalt-thérapie depuis plus de trente cinq ans, en séances individuelles, en thérapie de couples et en groupes continus thérapeutiques. Je développe une variante intégrant les dimensions corporelles et émotionnelles, et je me suis intéressé de près aux phénomènes psychobiologiques concomitants, analysés par les recherches des neurosciences contemporaines. J’ai d’ailleurs détaillé ces aspects — insuffisamment explicités dans la littérature gestaltiste traditionnelle — dans deux ouvrages, traduits aujourd’hui en une douzaine de langues. Dès 1985, j’ai présenté aux États-Unis une conférence sur le thème : « Is Gestalt Therapy "Chemotherapy" Without Knowing It? »2 — où je développais l’idée que la Gestalt entraînait de rapides modifications biochimiques du fonctionnement du cerveau (nouvelles liaisons synaptiques et modifications des neurotransmetteurs), expliquant en partie son efficacité.
Lorsque j’aperçus, par hasard, au cours de l’un de mes fréquents déplacements aux USA, l’ouvrage de Francine Shapiro : (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Basic Principles, Protocols, ansd Procedures, The Guilford Press, New York, 1995) qui venait de paraître, je l’achetai donc sans hésiter, et je le parcourus avidement le soir même.
Au moment où une formation sérieuse à l’EMDR s’est mise en place en France avec David Servan-Schreiber, je me suis donc formé tout naturellement à cette approche nouvelle — qui prenait délibérément en compte l’activité cérébrale (même si elle n’a pas encore réussi à l’analyser de manière scientifique explicite).
Aujourd’hui, il m’arrive assez fréquemment d’introduire une série de sessions d’EMDR dans le suivi d’un client — notamment lorsqu’émerge dans l’anamnèse un traumatisme psychologique majeur : décès, suicide ou accident grave d’un proche (ou du client lui-même), agression, attentat, viol, annonce d’une maladie grave, etc., ou inversement, il m’arrive de prendre des clients en urgence en EMDR, puis de poursuivre et d’élargir éventuellement la psychothérapie, en Gestalt.
Je voudrais partager avec vous quelques réflexions sur une telle pratique combinée, intégrant ces deux approches.
Je ne m’attarderai pas sur la description de la Gestalt-thérapie, puisqu’il s’agit d’une méthode maintenant largement connue — bien que les styles en soient assez variés. J’ai, pour ma part, développé une approche holistique prenant en compte les cinq dimensions principales de l’être (cf. Le Pentagramme de Ginger). Je voudrais signaler, au passage, que la Gestalt-thérapie est devenue aujourd’hui l’une des méthodes les plus pratiquées au monde; ainsi, en France, elle a conquis aujourd’hui le 2e rang, après la psychanalyse, et bien avant les TCC (thérapies cognitivo-comportementales), les thérapies familiales et les autres thérapies humanistes.
I have been practicing Gestalt therapy for over thirty five years, individual sessions, couples therapy and continuous therapy groups. I develop a variant incorporating body size and emotional, and I am a keen interest in psychobiological concurrent phenomena, analyzed by the research of contemporary neuroscience. I also detailed these aspects - insufficiently explained in the traditional Gestalt literature - in two books, translated now into a dozen languages. Since 1985, I submitted to the U.S. conference on the theme: "Is Gestalt Therapy" Chemotherapy "Without Knowing It? "2 - when I developed the idea that Gestalt led rapid biochemical changes in brain function (new synaptic connections, and changes in neurotransmitters), partly explaining its effectiveness. When I saw by chance during one of my frequent trips to the USA, the work of Francine Shapiro: (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitizer, Basic Principles, Protocols, Procedures ANSD, The Guilford Press, New York 1995) which had just appeared, so I bought it without hesitation, and I eagerly traveled the same evening. Just as serious training in EMDR was introduced in France with David Servan-Schreiber, so I trained quite naturally to this new approach - which deliberately took into account the brain activity (even if it has yet to analyze it scientifically explicit). Today, it happens frequently enough to introduce a series of sessions of EMDR in the monitoring of a client - including lorsqu'émerge in history a major psychological trauma, including death, suicide or serious accident of a closest (or the client itself), assault, attack, rape, announcement of a serious illness, etc.. or vice versa, I sometimes take clients emergency EMDR, then continue and possibly expand psychotherapy, Gestalt. Let me share with you some thoughts on this practice combined, integrating these two approaches. I will not dwell on the description of Gestalt therapy, since it is a method now widely known - although the styles are quite varied. For my part, developed a holistic approach taking into account the five main dimensions of being (cf. The Pentagram Ginger). I should note in passing that Gestalt therapy is now one of the most practiced in the world and in France it has won today the second largest, after psychoanalysis and long before CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), family therapy and other therapies humanists.
Keywords: Gestalt Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
46. Ginger, S. (2007, Juin ). Enrichir la gestalt - Thérapie par l’EMDR [Enriching gestalt - EMDR therapy]. Document présenté au Congrès de l' European Association for Psychotherapy Europan (EA), Florence, Italie.
Language: French
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Je pratique la Gestalt-thérapie depuis plus de trente cinq ans, en séances individuelles, en thérapie de couples et en groupes continus thérapeutiques. Je développe une variante intégrant les dimensions corporelles et émotionnelles, et je me suis intéressé de près aux phénomènes psychobiologiques concomitants, analysés par les recherches des neurosciences contemporaines. J’ai d’ailleurs détaillé ces aspects — insuffisamment explicités dans la littérature gestaltiste traditionnelle — dans deux ouvrages, traduits aujourd’hui en une douzaine de langues. Dès 1985, j’ai présenté aux États-Unis une conférence sur le thème : « Is Gestalt Therapy "Chemotherapy" Without Knowing It? » — où je développais l’idée que la Gestalt entraînait de rapides modifications biochimiques du fonctionnement du cerveau (nouvelles liaisons synaptiques et modifications des neurotransmetteurs), expliquant en partie son efficacité.
Lorsque j’aperçus, par hasard, au cours de l’un de mes fréquents déplacements aux USA, l’ouvrage de Francine Shapiro : (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Basic Principles, Protocols, ansd Procedures, The Guilford Press, New York, 1995) qui venait de paraître, je l’achetai donc sans hésiter, et je le parcourus avidement le soir même. Au moment où une formation sérieuse à l’EMDR s’est mise en place en France avec David Servan-Schreiber, je me suis donc formé tout naturellement à cette approche nouvelle — qui prenait délibérément en compte l’activité cérébrale (même si elle n’a pas encore réussi à l’analyser de manière scientifique explicite). Aujourd’hui, il m’arrive assez fréquemment d’introduire une série de sessions d’EMDR dans le suivi d’un client — notamment lorsqu’émerge dans l’anamnèse un traumatisme psychologique majeur : décès, suicide ou accident grave d’un proche (ou du client lui-même), agression, attentat, viol, annonce d’une maladie grave, etc., ou inversement, il m’arrive de prendre des clients en urgence en EMDR, puis de poursuivre et d’élargir éventuellement la psychothérapie, en Gestalt.
Je voudrais partager avec vous quelques réflexions sur une telle pratique combinée, intégrant ces deux approches. Je ne m’attarderai pas sur la description de la Gestalt-thérapie, puisqu’il s’agit d’une méthode maintenant largement connue — bien que les styles en soient assez variés. J’ai, pour ma part, développé une approche holistique prenant en compte les cinq dimensions principales de l’être (cf. Le Pentagramme de Ginger). Je voudrais signaler, au passage, que la Gestalt-thérapie est devenue aujourd’hui l’une des méthodes les plus pratiquées au monde ; ainsi, en France, elle a conquis aujourd’hui le 2e rang, après la psychanalyse, et bien avant les TCC (thérapies cognitivo-comportementales), les thérapies familiales et les autres thérapies humanist.
I have been practicing Gestalt therapy for over thirty five years, individual sessions, couples therapy and continuous therapy groups. I develop a variant incorporating body size and emotional, and I am a keen interest in psychobiological concurrent phenomena, analyzed by the research of contemporary neuroscience. I also detailed these aspects - insufficiently explained in the traditional Gestalt literature - in two books, translated now into a dozen languages. Since 1985, I submitted to the U.S. conference on the theme: "Is Gestalt Therapy" Chemotherapy "Without Knowing It? "- Where I developed the idea that Gestalt led rapid biochemical changes in brain function (new synaptic connections and changes in neurotransmitters), partly explaining its effectiveness.
When I saw by chance during one of my frequent trips to the USA, the work of Francine Shapiro: (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitizer, Basic Principles, Protocols, Procedures ANSD, The Guilford Press, New York 1995) which had just appeared, so I bought it without hesitation, and I eagerly traveled the same evening. Just as serious training in EMDR was introduced in France with David Servan-Schreiber, so I trained quite naturally to this new approach - which deliberately took into account the brain activity (even if it has yet to analyze it scientifically explicit). Today, it happens frequently enough to introduce a series of sessions of EMDR in the monitoring of a client - including lorsqu'émerge in history a major psychological trauma, including death, suicide or serious accident of a closest (or the client itself), assault, attack, rape, announcement of a serious illness, etc.. or vice versa, I sometimes take clients emergency EMDR, then continue and possibly expand psychotherapy, Gestalt.
Let me share with you some thoughts on this practice combined, integrating these two approaches. I will not dwell on the description of Gestalt therapy, since it is a method now widely known - although the styles are quite varied. For my part, developed a holistic approach taking into account the five main dimensions of being (cf. The Pentagram Ginger). I should note in passing that Gestalt therapy is now one of the most practiced in the world and in France it has won today the second largest, after psychoanalysis and long before CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), family therapy and other therapies humanist.
Keywords: Gestalt Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
47. Ali, M. W., & Rana, M. H. (2008, June). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in patients of PTSD following earthquake 2005, Pakistan. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of the study is to asses the usefulness of EMDR in patients of PTSD who survived the
October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Background: On October the 8th an earthquake of 7.6 on rector scale
struck Kashmir and Northwest of Pakistan leaving millions injured and more than 80,000 dead. A survey of the
affected areas has shown a high prevalence of PTSD amongst the survivors. A selected series of patients with the
diagnosis of PTSD from amongst the survivors is enrolled for EMDR at CTRPI. The study is based on their response
to this intervention. Design and Settings: The study involves an ongoing compilation of clinical data and the study
of therapeutic responses to various interventions including EMDR, at a tertiary mental health facility and Centre
for Trauma Research and Psychosocial Interventions (CTRPI), Rawalpindi /Islamabad, Pakistan. This mental health
facility is the tertiary care referral point for patients from metal health relief units located allover in earthquake
affected areas of Azad Kashmir and Northwest of Pakistan. Method: Earthquake survivors who develop
psychosocial sequelae referred to CTRPI from Kashmir, who go on to fulfill the criteria of Post-traumatic Stress
Disorder according to ICD-10 are registered for further studies and appropriate interventions. A select group who
give informed consent for EMDR are then included for detailed evaluation and follow up. Sessions are conducted
in eight phases from manuals by therapists who are trained till level 2 in the method. Pre- treatment assessment
is done by an independent assessor for scores on Impact of Event Scale and Global Assessment of Functioning
(GAF). The post treatment assessment is conducted 1 week after the treatment with the same procedures as at
pretreatment. In session Scoring of subjective unit of distress is also recorded serially. According to the degree of
improvement and severity of illness, sessions of EMDR are carried out with the duration of about 60 to 90
minutes each session and with a minimum of 6 sessions using the bilateral stimulation. The authors plan to
compile their work with ten patients who fulfill the prerequisites of the study in process. Results: The work has
been done so far on three clients which suggest that EMDR is effective in reducing the scores of IES back to
normal and there is marked difference in the GAF level after the said intervention. It has a dramatic effect on
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within-session SUD levels .Furthermore, at a qualitative level it is observed that involvement of other family
members in the therapeutic process may improve treatment adherence. Conclusions: Ongoing results of this
study tend to suggest that the EMDR is an effective intervention for patients of PTSD following a natural disaster
like an earth quake. However, the results drawn cannot be generalized on account of their small count.
Keywords: Earthquake Pakistan Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
48. Staff. (2013, January). Eye-opening treatment for PTSD. Army. Retrieved from https://www.army.mod.uk/news/24729.aspx on 3/7/2013.
Language: English
Format: Magazine
Abstract:
Lost in mental illness, he became one of the first troops to try out the intriguing and cutting-edge therapy called eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) - a practice which would force him to relive suicidal thoughts but ultimately go on to help save his life. [Excerpt]
Keywords: Military Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
49. Jacobs, S. (1995, June 27). The eyes have it – Rapid eye movement therapy used to treat mental illness. Biloxi, MS: Sun Herald, Health & Style, B1.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
The jury is still out on Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, a controversial new therapy for such mental illnesses as depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. But presentations at the recent American Psychiatric Association convention show that what started as a fringe therapy just a few years ago is being taken seriously by mainstream psychiatrists.
Keywords: Biloxi General Overiew
Accuracy Verified: Yes
50. Phillips, M. (2000). Finding the energy to heal: How EMDR, hypnosis, TFT, imagery, and body-focused therapy can help restore mindbody health. (1st ed.) New York: Norton.
Language: English
Format: Book
Abstract:
I have found that more traditional models of psychological healing, such as self-object relations, ego psychology, cognitive behaviorism, and developmental psychology, along with theories of trauma, dissociation, and attachment, are invaluable in helping to identify the general patterns of disharmony that can activate illness. Once my clients and I have sketched the broad outlines of where and how their pathways to healing may be blocked, then we can use the relatively more precise implements of hypnosis, EMDR, imagery, and body-focused therapies to reopen them again. The basic strategy illustrated throughout this book, then, is one of combining traditional psychological models for assessment with special tools to activate energy shifts that can rebalance the mindbody system.Three kinds of common stressors associated with problematic health provide the framework for this book: (1) General stress-related symptoms; (2) Psychophysiological symptoms that result from posttraumatic stress; (3) Stress connected with organic conditions. [Adapted from Text, pp. xiv, xv] [Pilots]
Keywords: Body Psychotherapy Cognitive Therapy Ego State Therapy Hypnotherapy Stressors Survivors TFT: Thought Field Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
51. Morris-Smith, J. (2012, June). Footsteps into the future: EMDR for children and families using a neurodevelopmental perspective [Pasos hacia el futuro: EMDR para niños y familias desde una perspectiva del neurodesarrollo]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The
acquisition
of
clinical
skills
in
developing
successful
EMDR
therapeutic
practices
is
in
itself
a
journey
of
discovery.
Each
step
forward
brings
new
clinical
puzzles,
challenges
and
insights:
why
are
some
individuals
able
to
use
the
EMDR
therapy
more
smoothly
that
others;
what
is
the
role
of
attachment;
how
are
preverbal
memories
made
and
how
do
they
become
accessible
to
verbal
recall
with
EMDR
therapy;
what
is
the
developmental
role
of
dissociation
and
why
do
some
evolve
into
coherent,
integrated
individuals
whilst
others
develop
pathological
dissociation?
This
paper
presents
a
neurodevelopmental
approach
to
inform
our
clinical
practice
of
EMDR
therapy
with
children,
adolescents
and
adults.
Brain
development
is
affected
by
both
genetic
and
environmental
factors
and
included
in
the
latter
are:
the
family
milieu,
physical
illness,
toxins
and
developmental
opportunities.
During
development
the
brain
organizes
from
the
bottom
to
the
top
with
the
lower
parts
of
the
brain
developing
earliest.
The
majority
of
the
brain
organization
takes
place
during
the
first
4
years
of
life.
Development
of
the
brain
in
childhood
unfolds
in
a
series
of
stages
with
higher
cortical
areas
entering
final
developmental
processes
much
later
in
childhood
and
into
early
adulthood.
How
to
integrate
neurodevelopmental
aspects
with
our
EMDR
clinical
practice
to
develop
healthier
positive
future
trajectories
for
children,
adolescents
and
their
families
is
discussed.
This
paper
will
be
illustrated
by
the
use
of
video
clips
and
case
material.
La
propia
adquisición
de
las
habilidades
clínicas
para
desarrollar
prácticas
terapéuticas
de
EMDR
de
éxito
es
de
por
sí,
un
viaje
de
descubrimiento.
Cada
paso
hacia
delante
nos
plantea
nuevos
rompecabezas,
retos,
y
conocimientos
clínicos:
¿Por
qué
algunos
individuos
encuentran
menos
obstáculos
en
la
aplicación
de
terapia
con
EMDR
que
otros?;
¿Cuál
es
la
función
del
apego?;
¿Cómo
se
forman
los
recuerdos
preverbales
y
cómo
se
accede
a
ellos
mediante
el
recuerdo
verbal
con
la
terapia
con
EMDR?;
¿Qué
papel
desempeña
la
disociación
en
el
desarrollo
y
por
qué
algunas
personas
se
convierten
en
individuos
coherentes
e
integrados
mientras
que
otros
desarrollan
una
disociación
patológica?
Esta
ponencia
pretende
presentar
un
planteamiento
desde
el
neurodesarrollo
para
instruir
nuestra
práctica
clínica
de
terapia
con
EMDR
con
niños,
adolescentes
y
adultos.
El
desarrollo
cerebral
se
ve
afectado
por
factores
tanto
genéticos
como
ambientales;
entre
éstos
últimos
se
incluyen:
el
entorno
familiar,
las
enfermedades
físicas,
las
toxinas
y
las
oportunidades
de
desarrollo.
Durante
el
período
de
desarrollo,
el
cerebro
organiza
desde
abajo
hacia
arriba,
siendo
las
áreas
inferiores
del
cerebros
las
que
primero
se
desarrollan.
La
mayor
parte
del
desarrollo
cerebral
ocurre
durante
los
cuatro
primeros
años
de
vida.
El
desarrollo
del
cerebro
durante
la
infancia
sucede
en
una
serie
de
etapas,
entrando
las
áreas
corticales
superiores
en
los
últimos
procesos
de
desarrollo,
mucho
más
tarde
en
la
infancia
y
al
principio
de
la
vida
adulta.
Se
abordan
las
cuestiones
de
cómo
integrar
aspectos
de
neurodesarrollo
en
nuestro
trabajo
clínico
con
EMDR
para
poder
desarrollar
trayectorias
más
sanas
y
positivas
para
el
futuro
para
los
niños,
adolescentes
y
sus
familias.
Se
emplearán
grabaciones
en
vídeo
y
notas
clínicas
para
ilustrar
esta
ponencia.
Keywords: Children Families Neurodevelopment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
52. Connor, P. K. (2005). Guideline-based programs in the treatment of complex PTSD. Deakin University, Victoria, Australia.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
The term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) is a relatively new diagnostic label, being formally recognized in 1980 in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Illness – Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association (APA, 1980). Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CP) is a more recently discussed, and newly-classified, phenomenon, initially discussed in the early 1990s (Herman, 1992a). Thus, as research into effective treatments for CP is sparse, the treatment of CP is the topic of this study, in which a guideline-based treatment program developed by the researcher for the treatment of CP is implemented and evaluated. Ten individuals participated in this study, undertaking individualized, guideline-based treatment programs spanning a period of six months. In providing background information relevant to this study, an explanation is provided regarding the nature of CP, and the reasons for its consideration as a separate phenomenon to PTSD. The adequacy of the PTSD formulation in enabling effective assessment and treatment of CP is also explored, with endorsement of previous researchers’ conclusions that the CP construct is more useful than the PTSD construct for assessing and treating survivors of long-term and multiple forms of abuse. The PTSD classification is restrictive, and not necessarily appropriate for certain forms of trauma (such as prolonged trauma, or multiple forms of trauma), as such trauma experiences may lead to specific effects that lay outside those formerly associated with PTSD. Such effects include alterations in affect regulation, consciousness, self-perception, interpersonal relationships, and in systems of meaning. Following discussion regarding the PTSD/CP classification, an examination of treatment methods currently used in the treatment of PTSD, and a review of treatment outcome studies, takes place. The adequacy of primary treatment methods in treating CP symptoms is then examined, with the conclusion that a range of treatment methods could potentially be useful in the treatment of CP symptoms. Individuals with a diagnosis of CP may benefit from the adoption of an eclectic approach, drawing on different treatment options for different symptoms, and constantly evaluating client progress and re-evaluating interventions. This review of treatment approaches is followed by details of an initial study undertaken to obtain feedback from individuals who had suffered long-term/multiple trauma and who had received treatment. Participants in this initial study were asked open-ended questions regarding the treatment approach they had experienced, the most useful aspect of the treatment, the least useful aspect, and other strategies/treatment approaches that may have been useful – but which were not used. The feedback obtained from these individuals was used to inform the development of treatment guidelines for use in the main study, as were recommendations made by Chu (1998). The predominant focus of the treatment guidelines was “ego strengthening”, a term coined by Chu (1998) to describe the “initial (sometimes lengthy) period of developing fundamental skills in maintaining supportive relationships, developing self-care strategies, coping with symptomatology, improving functioning, and establishing a positive self identity” (p.75). Using a case study approach, data are then presented relating to each of the ten individuals involved in the treatment program: details of his/her trauma experience(s)and the impact of the trauma (as perceived by each individual); details of each individual’s treatment program (as planned, and as implemented); post-treatment evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of the treatment program (from the therapist’s perspective); and details of the symptoms reported by the individual post-treatment, via psychometric assessment and also during interview. Analysis and discussion of the data relating to the ten participants in the study are the focal point of this study. The evaluation of the effectiveness of each individual’s treatment has been based predominantly on qualitative data, obtained from an analysis of language (discourse analysis) used by participants to describe their symptoms pre- and post-treatment. Both blatant and subtle changes in the language used by participants to describe themselves, their behaviour, and their relationships pre- and post-treatment have provided an insight into the possible changes that occurred as a result of the treatment program. The language used by participants has been a rich source of data, one that has enabled the researcher to obtain information that could not be obtained using psychometric assessment methods. Most of the participants in this study portrayed notable changes in many of the CP symptoms, including being more stable and having improved capacity to explore their early abuse. Although no direct cause-effect relationship between the participants’ treatment program and the improvements described can be established from this study, the participants’ perception that the program assisted them with their symptoms, and reported many aspects of “ego strengthening”, is of major importance. Such self-perception of strength and empowerment is important if an individual is going to be able to deal with past trauma experiences. In fact, abreactive work may have a greater chance of succeeding if those who have experienced long-term or multiple trauma are feeling more empowered, and more stable, as were the participants in this study (post-intervention). In concluding this study, recommendations have been made in regard to the use of guideline-based treatment programs in the responsible treatment of CP. Strengths and limitations of this study have also been highlighted, and recommendations have been made regarding possibilities for future research related to CP treatment. On the whole, this study has supported strongly other research that highlights the importance of focusing on “ego strengthening” in assisting those who have suffered long-term/multiple trauma experiences. Thus, a guideline-based program focusing on assisting sufferers of long-term trauma with some, or all, of the symptoms of CP, is recommended as an important first stage of any treatment of individuals who have experienced long-term/multiple trauma, allowing them to develop the emotional and psychological strength required to deal with past traumatic events. Clinicians who are treating patients whose history depicts long-term or multiple trauma experiences (either from their childhood, or at some stage in their adult life) need, therefore, to be mindful of assessing individuals for symptoms of CP – so that they can treat these symptoms prior to engaging in any work associated directly with the past traumatic experiences. [Author abstract]
D.H.Sc.(Psych.) thesis, School of Psychology.
Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapy Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
53. Luber, M., & Shapiro, F. (2009). Illness and somatic disorders protocol. In M. Luber (Ed.), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Basics and special situations, (pp. 189-211). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
When the perpetrator is the client's own body, the Illness and Somatic Disorders Protocol can be used. It is important to note that this protocol addresses both psychological and physical factors related to somatic complaints. This is not a substitute for appropriate medical care but an adjunct to it. For many, addressing the psychological dimensions will cause partial or complete remission of the physical symptoms. When primarily organic processes are involved, the psychological issues may be exacerbating the physical conditions. While physical symptoms may not remit, the clinical emphasis is on improving the person's quality of life (Shapiro, 2001). This chapter presents a summary of the Illness and Somatic Disorders Protocol scripted by Marilyn Luber (Shapiro, 2001, 2006). The Illness and Somatic Disorders Protocol Script is provided. [PsycINFO Database]
Keywords: Illness Protocol Somatic Disorders
Accuracy Verified: Yes
54. Sato-Perry, C. (2003). An integrative literature review concerning the treatment of breast cancer patients through eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco, CA. AAT 3101179.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
As remarkable as breast cancer killing a record 190,000 individuals in 2001 is the modern phenomenon of increased survival. With a relative five-year survival rate of 86% after diagnosis and a "long-term" (10-year) survival rate of 76%, the issue of living longer with the harmful effects of cancer has been well documented. A growing understanding of breast cancer's psychological impact has resulted from the DSM-IV no longer necessitating the diagnosis of PTSD to result from a stressor outside the range of usual human experience; thus, a chronic illness such as cancer is qualified for consideration. Considered systemically, individuals, families and the public health delivery system as a whole suffer as a consequence of medical trauma. The purpose of this review was to provide a medical and psychosocial understanding of breast cancer and investigate psychological trauma as it has pertained to breast cancer. On this basis, a literature review documenting Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing's effect on trauma is explored in terms of its potential effectiveness in treating medical trauma specific to the breast cancer patient. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Cancer Survivors Literature Review Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Treatment Effectiveness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
55. Alfonso, S. D. S. (2010, Octubre/Noviembre). Intervenção do EMDR em uma situação de luto traumático infantil: Vivência de uma criança de seis anos no adoecimento e morte de sua irmã de dois anos vítima de leucemia [EMDR intervention in a situation of traumatic grief in children: Experience of a six year old child in illness and death of her sister two years a victim of leukemia]. Ponencia presentada en el II Congreso Iberoamericano de EMDR y Psicotrauma, Quito, Ecuador.
Language: Portuguese
Format: Conference
Accuracy Verified: Yes
56. Affonso, S. D. S. (2012, Novembro). Intervenção do EMDR em uma situação de luto traumático infantil: Vivência de uma criança de seis anos no adoecimento e morte de sua irmã de dois anos vítima de leucemia [EMDR intervention in a situation of childhood traumatic grief: Experiences of a child of six years in the illness and death of her sister two years of leukemia victim]. In EMDR na infância. Apresentação no II Congresso Brasileiro de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.
Language: Portuguese
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Em uma família com estrutura complexa: a mãe vive há 14 anos durante o dia com o companheiro que é casado com outra mulher (com quem passa as noites) e teve dois filhos desse relacionamento. Importante ressaltar que a mãe vivia nas ruas e teve uma nova chance ao ser acolhida por uma madrinha. A menina, de dois anos, adoeceu e faleceu vítima de leucemia. O menino, de seis anos, passou a apresentar comportamento agressivo na escola, dificuldade de aprendizagem, dispersão e insônia. A madrinha foi quem procurou o EMDR por telefone. Com seis sessões, intercalando atendimentos à mãe e à criança, com uso de EBs auditivos para a mãe e EBs visuais para o segundo, desenhos para ambos, relato de sonhos, e na última sessão com mãe e filho, com o uso de um ritual de despedida com a linha do tempo. Nesta última, contaram sobre as melhoras do menino em dormir e em seu aproveitamento escolar. Aproveitaram para dizer que os sonhos continuavam encaminhados e estavam finalmente começando a dar certo.
In a family with complex structure: the mother lives 14 years ago during the day with a partner who is married to another woman (who spends his nights) and had two children from that relationship. Importantly, the mother lived on the streets and had another chance to be accepted by a sponsor. The girl, two years old, fell ill and died of leukemia. The boy, six years old, began to show aggressive behavior in school, learning difficulties, insomnia and dispersion. The godmother was the one who tried EMDR by phone. With six sessions, alternating visits to the mother and child, using EBs hearing for the mother and for the second visual EBs, drawings for both reporting of dreams, and last sessions with mother and child, with the use of a ritual farewell to the timeline. In the latter, told the boy about the improvements in sleep and in their school. Took the opportunity to say that dreams were still underway and finally starting to go right.
Keywords: Childhood Trauma Family Grief Process
Accuracy Verified: Yes
57. Karim, S. F. (2002-2003). Introducing EMDR: Its implications for clinical practice and research. Journal of the Faculty of Arts, The Dhaka University Studies, 59(1), 50 (2), & 60(1), 201-206.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
EMDR is a complex, time efficient and powerful method of psychotherapy that integrates many of the most successful elements of a wide range of therapeutic approaches, even long-term Freudian analysis. The procedure involves having the client focus intensively on the traumatic memory while moving the eyes rapidly from side to side, by visually tracking the therapist's moving hand. This seems to render the traumatic memory accessible to the healing resources of the rest of the personality, where it may be worked through and integrated. In addition, it uses eye movements or other forms of rhythmical stimulation. such as taps or tones, in a way that seems to assist the brain's information-processing system to processed at a rapid rate. Special protocols may be used for a single traumatic event, current anxiety and behaviour, recent traumatic events, phobias, excessive grief, illness and somatic disorders and different forms of addictions. Protocols include the sequence of progressing on a particular target. EMDR as an integrative
approach starts from the moment the client enters through the door. Although
called Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, directed eye
movements (where the eye movement is given a direction by tracking with
two fingers) is only one form of stimulation used as a part of its complete methodology. Other forms of stimulation include bilateral auditory stimulation and alternate hand tapping. It is an innovative clinical treatment for victims of trauma. Francine Shapiro introduced it in 1989 and a large number of clinicians worldwide have been trained in the method. Francine Shapiro defines "the goal of EMDR is to achieve the most profound and comprehensive treatment effects possible in the shortest period of time, while maintaining client stability with a balanced system" (Shapiro, 2001).
Accuracy Verified: Yes
58. Churchill, M. A. (2000, January 7). Junk science invades psychiatry. Detroit, MI: Detroit Free Press.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
This psychiatrist tries to cure mental illness with eye wiggles. He says memory of
childhood abuse is stored in the hips, elbows and toes. And he wants to bill
health insurers for his services, the same as other medical doctors, a concept called
"parity."
Keywords: Detroit General Overview
Accuracy Verified: Yes
59. Tofani, L. R., & Wheeler, K. (2012). Le protocole de l'épisode traumatique récent: Evaluation et analyse des résultats de trois études de cas [The protocol for recent traumatic episode: Evaluation and analysis of the results of three case studies]. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 6(4), 46E-63E. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.6.4.46.
Language: French
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Cet article évalue et illustre l’application du protocole de l’épisode traumatique récent (R-TEP : recenttraumatic
episode protocol) avec trois clients différents : un enfant atteint d’une maladie chronique, une
femme ayant subi une perte importante et un adolescent qui s’automutilait. Le R-TEP est une adaptation
du protocole EMDR pour l’intervention EMDR précoce. Les séances sont présentées de manière détaillée
afin de souligner les changements qui se produisent au niveau du traitement de l’information au cours
de la thérapie. Des marqueurs observés identifiés ont permis d’analyser le déroulement du traitement,
incluant la distanciation vis-à-vis du trauma ; la diminution des affects négatifs ou le changement des
émotions rapportées ; l’accès à des informations plus adaptatives ; des changements au niveau de
l’échelle des unités subjectives de perturbation (SUDS : Subjective Units of Disturbance scale) ; l’échelle
de validité
de la cognition (Validity of Cognition) et l’échelle révisée d’impact de l’événement (Impact
of Event Scale––Revised) indiquant des modifications de la perception du souvenir traumatique. Tous
les clients ont montré des gains thérapeutiques pré/post du R-TEP, avec des changements au niveau
du comportement et du fonctionnement. Les soubassements du R-TEP sont envisagés à la lumière des
observations rapportées. La contribution spécifique du protocole est soulignée en considération de ses
composants procéduraux et des mécanismes de changement associés plausibles.
This article evaluates and illustrates the application of the protocol recent traumatic episode (R-PET: recenttraumatic
episode protocol) with three different clients: a child with a chronic illness,
woman who suffered a major loss and a teenager who automutilait. The R-TEP is an adaptation
EMDR protocol for early EMDR intervention. The sessions are presented in detail
to highlight the changes that occur in the processing of information during
therapy. Observed identified markers were used to analyze the course of treatment,
including distance vis-à-vis the trauma, decrease negative affect or change
reported emotions; access to information more adaptive, changes at
scale subjective units of disturbance (SUDS: Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale) scale
validity
of cognition (Validity of Cognition) and the revised scale of impact of the event (Impact
of Event Scale - Revised) indicating changes in the perception of the traumatic memory. all
customers have shown therapeutic gains pre / post R-TEP, with changes in
behavior and functioning. The foundations of the R-TEP are considered in the light of
reported sightings. The specific contribution of the protocol is emphasized in view of its
procedural components and related plausible mechanisms of change.
Keywords: Evaluation of Results Mechanisms of Action Recent Trauma R-TEP
Accuracy Verified: Yes
60. Kohl, J. (1995). A letter to Dr. Shapiro. EMDR Network Newsletter, 5(2), 23.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
In a newspaper account of your link between rapid eye movement therapy and mental illness, I noted your speculative correlate with REM sleep.
Keywords: Letter Rapid Eye Movement REM
Accuracy Verified: Yes
61. Ginger, S. (2011, Janvier). L’EMDR, une approche intégrative par Serge Ginger [EMDR an integrative approach]. Deuxième séminaire universitaire de recherche EMDR Metz. EMDRRevue, Theorie et Clinique therapeutiques .
Language: French
Format: Other
Abstract:
Aujourd’hui, il m’arrive fréquemment d’introduire une série de sessions d’EMDR dans le suivi d’un client – notamment lorsqu’émerge dans l’anamnèse un traumatisme psy-chologique majeur : décès, suicide ou accident grave d’un proche (ou du client lui-même), agression, attentat, viol, annonce d’une maladie grave, séparation brutale, etc., ou – inverse-ment – il m’arrive de prendre des clients en EMDR, puis de poursuivre et d’élargir éventuel-lement la psychothérapie, en Gestalt.
Today, I often include a series of EMDR sessions in my work with a client –
especially when major psychological traumas emerge in their case history: a death, a
suicide or a serious accident affecting someone close to them (or the client himself),
violence, murder, rape, diagnosis of a serious illness, etc. Sometimes I also take on clients
in emergency situations through EMDR, and then to go on to expand their treatment
through Gestalt Therapy.
I would like to share some ideas about how I combine these various practices, using
these two methods.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
62. Boudreau, C. (2008, Mai). L’utilisation de l’EMDR en oncologie [The use of EMDR in oncology]. Présentation à la Conférence EMDR Canada, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Language: French
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Peu importe le type de cancer, cette maladie crée de l’anxiété chez les patients qui en souffrent et provoque une dépression auprès d’un tiers de la clientèle atteinte. La psycho oncologie étudie ces dimensions du cancer à partir des aspects psychologiques, sociaux, comportementaux et éthiques. Le cancer devient alors une maladie du corps et de l’esprit.
No matter which type of cancer, this illness creates anxiety in and may provoke those that suffer from it. Depression in a third of cancer patients. Psycho-oncology studies these dimensions of cancer by focusing on
psychological, social, behavioral and ethical aspects. Cancer therefore becomes an illness of body and mind/soul. This workshop aims to educate EMDR therapists to the traumas brought up by the diagnosis of cancer and its treatments with application to chronic illness in general. As cancer incidence increases yearly, more and more people and their close ones will be affected by this illness. Knowledge about those aspects
related to psycho-oncology then becomes important for clinicians who will be increasingly involved in such clinical situations.
Keywords: Cancer Chronic Illness Oncology
Accuracy Verified: Yes
63. Brown, S. (2003). The missing piece: The case for EMDR-based treatment for post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder. Author.
Language: English
Format: Other
Abstract:
Jails and juvenile halls are filled with them, hospitals and clinics are filled with them, counseling and psychiatric offices are filled with them. They are the dually diagnosed, also known as co-occurring disorders. It means the presence of more than one psychiatric problem occurring at the same time, such as (for the purpose of this article) Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Accurate diagnosis can be difficult, effective treatment even more difficult. It is emotionally challenging simply to cope with one psychiatric illness. Imagine the complicating factors of managing two, both for the client and the treatment provider.
Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PSTD Substance Use Disorder
Accuracy Verified: Yes
64. Lundin, T. (2007). Nedsatt smärtkänslighet vid posttraumatiskt stressyndrom [Reduced pain sensitivity in posttraumatic stress syndrome]. Läkartidningen, 104(16), 1219.
Language: Swedish
Format: Magazine
Abstract:
Under de senaste decennierna har det
blivit allt tydligare att posttraumatiskt
stressyndrom (PTSD) är ett psykiskt
sjukdomstillstånd med klara neurofysiologiska
eller strukturella förändringar i
hjärnans basala strukturer. PET- och
MR-tekniker har kommit till allt större
användning, såväl vid grundläggande
studier av cerebrala förändringar vid
PTSD som vid studiet av farmakologiska
och psykologiska behandlingsinsatser,
tex vid EMDR(eye movement desensitization
and reprocessing)-behandling.
In recent decades there has
become increasingly clear that post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental
illness with clear neurophysiological
structural changes in
basal brain structures. PET and
MR techniques have come to increasingly
use, both at the fundamental
Studies of cerebral changes in
PTSD as the study of pharmacological
and psychological treatment interventions,
tex in EMDR (eye movement desensitization
and Reprocessing) therapy.
Keywords: Letter Pain Sensitivity Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
65. Hærås, T. (2009, October). Omstridt behandling av posttraumatisk stress [Controversial treatment of post traumatic stress]. Sykepleien, 60-62.
Language: Norwegian
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
I løpet av de siste årene har vi hatt en
tidobling av antall flyktninger som
oppholder seg i Norge (1). På bakgrunn
av dette ser vi at helsevesenet
møter mange utfordringer i forhold
til innvandrerpasienter (2). Halvparten
av innvandrere i Norge oppgir å
bli diskriminert (3). Mange av disse
pasientene sliter med Posttraumatisk
stresslidelse (PTSD). Til enhver tid
regner man med at cirka en prosent
av befolkningen lider av PTSD (4).
Over the past year we have had a
tidobling the number of refugees
staying in Norway (1). On the basis
of this we see that the health care system
face many challenges in relation
immigrant patients (2). Half
of immigrants in Norway claim to
be discriminated against (3). Many of these
patients suffering from Post Traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). At all times
estimated that approximately one percent
of the population suffers from PTSD (4).
Keywords: Refugee Mental Illness Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Stress Torture War
Accuracy Verified: Yes
66. Laugharne, R. (2012. January). P-1265 - A role for EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) in the treatment of trauma in patients suffering from a psychosis. European Psychiatry, 27(Supplement 1), 1-1. doi:10.1016/S0924-9338(12)75432-9.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Patients with a functional psychosis are more likely to have a history of trauma, symptoms of PTSD and may have been traumatised by their psychotic symptoms. We present an anonymised case series of patients (who have given consent) suffering from a functional psychotic illness who had a significant history of trauma with symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After receiving eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), each patient showed an improvement in their PTSD symptoms and reported an improvement in the quality of their lives. As a history of trauma and PTSD symptoms are more frequent in patients with a psychosis, and trauma may be an aetiological component of psychosis, EMDR treatment needs to be researched and explored as a treatment opportunity in this patient group. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Keywords: Psychosis
Accuracy Verified: Yes
67. Foster, S., Lendl, J., & Parrett, B. (1995, June). Peak performance in the work place. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In his book, Anxietv Disorders and Phobias, Aaron Beck, MD, wrote cogently about the so-called "evaluation anxieties." He
employed the metaphor of the tightrope walker to describe the constant worry about a possible "fall from grace" experienced
by the person troubled by concern about performing well in a variety of life situations. Beck divided these situations into
three categories: social situations; school and work settings; and what he called "transactions with the outside world,"
meaning instances of shopping and traveling.
The focus of this three-hour presentation is evaluation or performance anxiety (as it is more often termed) in the workplace
and applications of EMDR to removing blocks to optimal functioning at work. The theoretical contribution of Beck and his
colleagues will shape the presenters' information about why performance anxiety develops and who is likely to be vulnerable
to it. The rationale for this extension of the EMDR model will be grounded in the theoretical framework of cognitive
therapy.
The two presenters bring their considerable experience with EMDR (five+ years) and expertise in peak performance
consulting to participants in this session. From their background, they will derive the presentation's emphasis on EMDR
applications that are immediately useful to the participants.
To begin, the presenters will provide the aforementioned theoretical understanding of "evaluation anxiety" and its
manifestation as performance anxiety in the workplace. Approximately the first quarter of the presentation will be spent in
didactic material that describes specifically how performance anxiety interferes with optimal functioning at work across a
variety of occupations. Drs. Foster and Lendl will elaborate on two situations in which performance anxiety is especially
likely to occur in work-related situations: 1) during periods of rapid change; and 2) during the performance review process.
Having established this basis of understanding, the presenters will move on to describe the most commonly observed
psychological blocks that impede optimal performance in work settings: 1) external conflicts brought into work; 2) feeling
like an 'impostor' in one's position at work, 3) perfectionism as a barrier to performance; 4) past failures that operate as
anticipatory anxieties (for example, a client's worry that a past mistake or setback might recur in the future); 5)
discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, education or age.
Using actual transcripts and videotaped excerpts of their sessions, the presenters will demonstrate how their EMDR
interventions may be applied. The presenters will show participants how to assess their own current and prospective clients
for the psychological blocks that are interfering with work performance. Efficient ways to elicit negative and positive
cognition for these work-related issues will be precisely described. The expected course of the EMDR processing will be
illustrated using the presenters' cases which include a perfectionistic dentist, a high level executive after a layoff, a female
manager desiring a promotion who is grappling with a chauvinistic boss, and performing artists struggling with stage fright
and other barriers to their optimal performance.
The presenters will then share with participants the ways in which they assist their clients in reaching and maintaining
balance in their life- and work styles, in what the presenters call "Using EMDR to meet daily challenges with optimal
response." Specific strategies for integrating EMDR into broader-based interventions will be described for assisting clients
in: 1) increasing self-trust; 2) learning to capably manage crises; 3) increasing focus and attention at work; and 4) setting
priorities and using time effectively.
Lastly, Drs. Foster and Lend will demonstrate additional EMDR applications for assisting clients in attaining and
maintaining what the presenters call "Optimal Well-Being." Citing case material, the presenters will show participants the
means by which EMDR can be employed to speed recovery from illness and to decrease the rehabilitation time needed
following an injury.
Participants will be given the opportunity to rehears several of the applications described and to receive feedback fiom the
instructors.
Reference: Beck, A.T. (1985). Anxiety Disorders and Phobias, Basic Books, New York.
Keywords: Peak Performance Performance Enhancement
Accuracy Verified: Yes
68. Potter, A. E. (2005, September). Phase-based trauma treatment: EMDR and DBT or STAIR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Clients who have experienced traumatic events, as
well as complex issues, such as substance abuse/
addiction, personality disorders, chronic and/or
severe mental illness often have significant skill
deficits in the area of emotion regulation. This
presentation will explain the concepts of emotion
regulation and dysregulation and the behavioral
manifestations of emotion dysregulation. Clients'
difficulty in regulating emotion can interfere with
their ability to process traumatic memories with a
minimum of re-traumatization and relapse in or a
worsening of symptoms. Phase-based trauma
treatment was conceptualized to assist clients in
developing adequate emotion regulation skills
during a preliminary phase of therapy prior to
trauma processing. This presentation will offer
rationale for phase-based treatment with certain
client populations. This presentation will show how sessions of trauma processing with EMDR can be
integrated into the second level of phase-based
trauma treatment, replacing the utilization of
exposure therapy for trauma processing.
Additionally, this presentation will establish how
skills learned in the initial phase of trauma
treatment can be employed during EMDR positive
resource development and as cognitive interweaves
during EMDR trauma processing. Case and
videotape examples will be utilized throughout the
presentation to illustrate topics presented in lecture and discussion.
Keywords: DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy Stair
Accuracy Verified: Yes
69. Potter, A. E. (2006, September). Phase-based trauma treatment: EMDR and DBT or STAIR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Clients who have experienced traumatic events, as
well as complex issues, such as substance abuse/
addiction, personality disorders, chronic and/or
severe mental illness often have significant skill
deficits in the area of emotion regulation. This
presentation will explain the concepts of emotion
regulation and dysregulation and the behavioral
manifestations of emotion dysregulation. Clients'
difficulty in regulating emotion can interfere with
their ability to process traumatic memories with a
minimum of re-traumatization and relapse in or a
worsening of symptoms. Phase-based trauma
treatment was conceptualized to assist clients in
developing adequate emotion regulation skills
during a preliminary phase of therapy prior to
trauma processing. This presentation will offer
rationale for phase-based treatment with certain
client populations. This presentation will show how sessions of trauma processing with EMDR can be
integrated into the second level of phase-based
trauma treatment, replacing the utilization of
exposure therapy for trauma processing.
Additionally, this presentation will establish how
skills learned in the initial phase of trauma
treatment can be employed during EMDR positive
resource development and as cognitive interweaves
during EMDR trauma processing. Case and
videotape examples will be utilized throughout the
presentation to illustrate topics presented in lecture and discussion.
Keywords: DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy Stair
Accuracy Verified: Yes
70. Cantelmi, T. (2010, Novembre). Prevalenza, incidenza e diagnosi differenziale dei disturbi da stress post-traumatici in oncologia [Prevalence, incidence and differential diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in oncology]. Presentazione al "Convegno La psicotraumatologia Oncologica, Roma, Italia.
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Il PTSD abbraccia una gamma ampia di fenomeni: dagli eventi naturali catastrofici, dalle violenze maltrattamenti ed abusi su bambini ed adulti ad altre forme di aggressioni fisiche, gravi malattie ed interventi chirurgici, gravi problemi nel lavoro, come il mobbing ed altro ancora.
L prevalenza del PTSD oscilla tra l’1 ed il 9% della popolazione generale e può raggiungere il 50/60% in sottogruppi di soggetti esposti a traumi considerati di particolare gravità.. Tra i disturbi mentali conseguenti a traumi solo il PTSD è identificato dall’evento traumatico che in questo disturbo assume un ruolo specifico, tanto che la presenza di uno stressor a cui collegare i sintomi è l’elemento necessario per fare diagnosi. Si discute se lo stesso possa e debba sufficientemente essere rappresentato da un evento che ha le qualità per minacciare alla vita e qualità della vita di un soggetto o se sia identificabile esaurientemente con un vissuto soggettivo di impotenza che cambia l’adattamento della persona alla realtà in modo disfunzionale. Sembra comunque che la malattia oncologica e le sue fasi evolutive nonché i processi di guarigione che implica presentano occasioni ripetute per il paziente oncologico a rischio di traumatizzazione sia a causa delle circostanze oggettive che mettono in pericolo la qualità di vita della persona e la sua vita medesima, sia per le simbolizzazioni drammatiche che a volte essa può assumere nell’immaginario collettivo e soggettivo. Gli studi epidemiologici indicano come il PTSD interessi maggiormente il sesso femminile (11% vs 5% del sesso maschile) sulla cui prevalenza può anche influire il tipo di trauma (violenze e molestie sessuali, neglect ed abusi infantili vs. aggressioni fisiche, minacce con armi prigionia e rapimento negli uomini.
IL PTSD rappresenta una sfida in psichiatria non solo in generale perché i sintomi che emergono sono diversi e sintetizzano una miscela di processi sociali, biologici e psicologici, ma anche soprattutto in oncologia perché esiste una vasta gamma di sintomi dello spettro post-traumatico, come ad esempio i disturbi dell’adattamento, ma si è spesso in presenza di un PTSD sottosoglia difficilmente discriminabile anche agli occhi di esperti preparati.
Così possiamo intendere i disturbi dell’adattamento come tutte quelle manifestazioni in cui, in assenza di vulnerabilità individuale, un evento stressante, ad esempio la diagnosi di cancro ed i trattamenti ad essa legati, rappresenta il fattore causale ed esclusivo di insorgenza dei sintomi, che si presume non sarebbero altrimenti occorsi. Essi influiscono negativamente sull’adattamento del soggetto alla malattia e sul funzionamento psicofisico generale. I sintomi possono essere rappresentati da reazioni depressive, reazioni d’ansia o miste (ansioso-depressive), reazioni con altri aspetti emozionali (irritabilità, aggressività labilità emotiva) o con disturbi della condotta (comportamenti inadeguati). Importante risulta la diagnosi differenziale con i disturbi d’ansia e depressivi. I disturbi dell’adattamento rappresentano i quadri di sofferenza psicologica più frequentemente diagnosticabili nei pazienti con cancro, avendo una prevalenza del 30-35%. I sintomi sottosoglia possono rappresentare invece i prodromi di una sindrome conclamata oppure i sintomi residui di un PTSD in remissione parziale. E’ importante volgere l’attenzione ai PTSD in oncologia, alla diagnosi differenziale con altri tipi di disagi psicooncologici, ed in particolare alla peculiarità, gravità cronicità del quadro clinico per la possibilità di attuare una prevenzione efficace prima che il disturbo insorga o si strutturi, e per le potenzialità di comprensione di alcuni meccanismi di funzionamento cerebrale che creano un ponte fra psicologico e biologico.
The PTSD embraces a wide range of phenomena: from natural catastrophic events, from violence and abuse, ill-treatment of children and adults with other forms of physical assaults, serious illness and surgery, severe problems in the work, such as bullying and more.
The prevalence of PTSD ranges between 1 and 9% of the general population and can reach 50/60% in subgroups of subjects exposed to trauma considered particularly serious .. Among the mental disorders resulting from trauma, PTSD is identified only by the traumatic event that in this disorder takes on a specific role, so that the presence of a stressor that link symptoms is a necessary element to diagnose. It was discussed whether the same can and should be sufficiently represented by an event that has the quality to threaten the life and quality of life of an individual, or whether it is fully identifiable with a subjective experience of powerlessness that changes to adapt to the reality of the person in dysfunctional way. It seems that the oncological disease and its evolutionary phases as well as the healing process that involves repeated opportunities to present the cancer patient at risk of trauma and because of objective circumstances that endanger the quality of life of the person and his life itself , both for the dramatic symbolization that sometimes it can take in the collective and subjective. Epidemiological studies indicate that PTSD interests most of the women (11% vs. 5% of males) on the prevalence of which may also affect the type of trauma (violence and sexual harassment, child abuse and neglect Vs. Physical attacks, threats with weapons imprisonment and kidnapping in men.
IL PTSD represents a challenge in psychiatry not only in general because the symptoms that emerge are different and synthesize a mixture of social processes, biological and psychological, but also especially in oncology because there exists a wide range of symptoms spectrum post-traumatic, such such as adjustment disorders, but it is often in the presence of a subthreshold PTSD hardly discriminated even in the eyes of experts prepared.
So we can understand the adjustment disorders like all those events where, in the absence of individual vulnerability, a stressful event, such as the diagnosis of cancer and the treatments associated with it, is the causal factor and exclusive of onset of symptoms, which it is assumed would not otherwise have occurred. They have a negative impact on the adaptation of the subject to physical and mental illness and the general operation. Symptoms may be represented by depressive reactions, anxiety reactions or mixed (anxious-depressive), reactions with other aspects of emotional (irritability, aggressiveness, emotional lability) or conduct disorder (inappropriate behavior). Important results in the differential diagnosis of anxiety disorders and depression. The adjustment disorders represent the paintings of psychological distress more frequently diagnosed in patients with cancer, having a prevalence of 30-35%. The subthreshold symptoms may instead represent the beginnings of a full-blown syndrome or residual symptoms of PTSD in partial remission. It 'important to turn our attention to PTSD in oncology, the differential diagnosis with other types of inconvenience psicooncologici, and in particular to the peculiarities, chronicity, severity of the clinical picture for the possibility of implementing effective prevention before the disorder arises or is structured, and the potential of understanding of some mechanisms of brain function that create a bridge between psychological and biological.
Keywords: Cancer Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PSTD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
71. Priebe, S., Habil, M., & Worthing-Davies, S. (2007, July). Primary care mental health & education. Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry, 11(3), 34-38. doi:10.1002/pnp.15.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Despite a lack of formal evidence for benefit, the number of people with psychiatric illness cared for in institutional settings has risen significantly. The cost of this type of care is not insignificant and Professor Priebe discusses whether this trend is a good or bad thing. Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) has proved to be a very effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sally Worthing-Davies explains this method of therapy and the advantages of its use in primary care. [Wiley Interface Ltd]
Keywords: Primary Psychiatric Care
Accuracy Verified: Yes
72. Sanchez-Meca, J., Rosa-Alcazar, A. I., Marín-Martínez, F., & Gomez-Conesa, A. (2010). Psychological treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia: A meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 30(1), 37–50. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2009.08.011.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Although the efficacy of psychological treatment for panic disorder (PD) with or without agoraphobia has
been the subject of a great deal of research, the specific contribution of techniques such as exposure,
cognitive therapy, relaxation training and breathing retraining has not yet been clearly established. This
paper presents a meta-analysis applying random- and mixed-effects models to a total of 65 comparisons
between a treated and a control group, obtained from 42 studies published between 1980 and 2006. The
results showed that, after controlling for the methodological quality of the studies and the type of control
group, the combination of exposure, relaxation training, and breathing retraining gives the most consistent
evidence for treating PD. Other factors that improve the effectiveness of treatments are the inclusion of
homework during the intervention and a follow-up program after it has finished. Furthermore, the treatment
is more effective when the patients have no comorbid disorders and the shorter the time they have been
suffering from the illness. Publication bias and several methodological factors were discarded as a threat
against the validity of our results. Finally the implications of the results for clinical practice and for future
research are discussed.
Keywords: Panic Disorder Agoraphobia Psychological Treatment Outcome Evaluation Meta-Analysis
Accuracy Verified: Yes
73. Bisson, J. I., Ehlers, A., Matthews, R., Pilling, S., Richards, D., & Turner, S. (2007, February). Psychological treatments for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Psychiatry, 190(2), 97-104. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.106.021402.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Background: The relative efficacy of different psychological treatments for chronic PTSD is unclear.AIMS: To determine the efficacy of specific psychological treatments for chronic PTSD. Method: In a systematic review of randomised controlled trials, eligible studies were assessed against methodological quality criteria and data were extracted and analysed. RESULTS: 38 randomised controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TFCBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), stress management, and group cognitive-behavioural therapy improved PTSD symptoms more than waiting-list or usual care. There was inconclusive evidence regarding other therapies. There was no evidence of a difference in efficacy between TFCBT and EMDR but there was some evidence that TFCBT and EMDR were superior to stress management and other therapies, and that stress management was superior to other therapies. Conclusions: The first-line psychological treatment for PTSD should be trauma-focused (TFCBT or EMDR). [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Chronic Mental Illness Cognitive Behavior Therapy Cognitive Therapy Group Counseling Literature Review Meta Analysis Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Stress Management Systematic Review Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
74. Plassmann, R. (2007, November). Psychotherapie traumatisierter patienten: Die arbeit mit der bipolaren EMDR-technik [Psychotherapy of traumatized patients: Working with bipolar technique EMDR]. Trauma und Gewalt, 1(4), 312-321.
Language: German
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Der Artikel beschreibt die Geschichte der modernen Trauma-Therapie seit 1989 und die Entwicklung von der EMDR-Standardprotokoll, um bipolare EMDR. Die letztere Technik wird mit Bezug auf eine Fallgeschichte demonstriert. Im letzten Abschnitt schließlich erweitert die Unterschiede und Ähnlichkeiten zwischen dem psychoanalytischen Modell von Krankheit und Therapie und ihre therapeutischen Trauma-Pendant. Besonderer Hinweis auf die Art und Weise emotionale Aspekte des Umgangs mit ihnen und den Status der psychosomatischen Symptomen aus. [Abstract Autor]
The article describes the history of modern trauma therapy since 1989 and the development from the EMDR Standard Protocol to bipolar EMDR. The latter technique is demonstrated with reference to a case history. The closing section enlarges on the differences and similarities between the psychoanalytic model of illness and therapy and its trauma-therapeutic counterpart. Special reference is made to the way emotional aspects are dealt with and the status of psychosomatic symptoms. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Bipolar Psychoanalysis Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Psychotherapeutic Processes Stressors Survivors Trauma Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
75. Corrigan, F. M. (2004). Psychotherapy as assisted homeostasis: Activation of emotional processing mediated by the anterior cingulate cortex. Medical Hypotheses, 63(6), 968-973.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Although psychotherapy is successful in altering emotional distress, the biological mechanism by which it achieves this has not been the subject of intensive neurobiological investigation. Mindful processing of emotion has been proposed to be a key factor in prevention of relapse in depressive illness and here that hypothesis is developed and extended to include other conditions in which emotion processing may be obstructed or dysregulated. Cognitive therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy, each in a different way and with a distinct emphasis, encourage awareness of emotions and their associated cognitions and biographies, and their varying success may depend on the degree to which they achieve activation of internal healing processes. In eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), the selected target is formatted for endogenous processing which is facilitated and accelerated by eye movements or alternating bilateral auditory or tactile stimulation. The ability to sustain focussed attention on the affect and its visceral, cognitive, and biographical components is postulated to activate a homeostatic process of distress resolution, seen most clearly in treatment of PTSD with EMDR, in which resolution of distress can be intense and rapid while therapist input is non-directive, although supportive, empathic, and non-judgemental. Once the therapist has helped to frame the questions, the patient's brain will find the answers needed for the resolution of the distress and all the components of the traumatic event, whether visceral, cognitive, affective, or interpersonal. The anterior cingulate cortex, especially the dorsal and rostral components, is suggested to be the key neurobiological substrate for the efficacious psychotherapeutic relief of distress, and relevant functional neuroimaging studies are summarised. One limitation of some previous imaging studies of emotion is that they have tended to use mild stimuli to discrete emotions. An alternative approach would be to image the brain during reprocessing of an unpleasant event which has profoundly affected the person so that the associated intense emotions could be clearly labelled and correlated with changes in regional brain functioning. [Author Summary]
Keywords: Cognitive Processes Cognitive Therapy Neurobiology
Accuracy Verified: Yes
76. Calero, M., & Cutinella, L. (2012, June). Psychotraumatologic hospitalary unit for severe psychiatric patients and EMDR [Una unidad de psicotraumatología para el tratamiento con EMDR de pacientes psiquiátricos graves en un hospital público]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Psichotraumatology
is
a
discipline
that
has
had
a
rapid
development
in
recent
years
and
their
knowledge
has
become
indispensable
for
the
treatment
of
severe
psychiatric
illness.
In
our
country,
Uruguay,
South
America,
in
a
public
psychiatric
hospital
unit,
is
being
developed
a
clinic
for
treatment
of
patients
with
simple
and
complex
PTSD
with
EMDR
with
promising
results.
We
serve
a
population
of
very
low-‐income
patients.
Some
of
them
are
hospitalized
for
crimes
committed
during
psychiatric
decompensation
(theft,
murder,
violation)
We
will
present
the
basics
for
creating
such
unit
in
a
psychiatric
treatment
setting
as
well
as
our
work
with
hospital
inpatients
and
outpatients
.
EMDR
turns
out
to
be
a
first
line
psychotherapeutic
approach
for
these
patients.
La
psicotraumatología
es
una
disciplina
que
ha
experimentado
un
desarrollo
muy
rápidos
en
los
últimos
años
hasta
el
punto
de
que
se
ha
hecho
indispensable
contar
con
conocimientos
al
respecto
para
el
tratamiento
de
las
enfermedades
psiquiátricos
graves.
En
nuestro
país,
Uruguay,
Sudamérica
se
está
desarrollando
una
clínica
dentro
de
una
unidad
de
psiquiatría
perteneciente
a
un
hospital
público
para
el
tratamiento
de
pacientes
con
TEPT
simple
y
complejo
con
EMDR
y
con
resultados
prometedores.
Servimos
a
una
población
de
pacientes
de
rentas
muy
bajas.
Algunos
están
hospitalizados
por
crímenes
cometidos
durante
un
episodio
de
descompensación
psiquiátrica
(robo,
asesinato,
violación).
Presentaremos
las
consideraciones
básicas
para
crear
una
unidad
de
estas
características
en
el
entorno
terapéutico
psiquiátrico
junto
con
nuestro
trabajo
con
pacientes
ingresados
y
ambulatorios.
Resulta
que
EMDR
es
un
planteamiento
psicoterapéutico
de
primera
línea
para
estos
pacientes.
Keywords: Psychotraumatologic Hospitalary Unit Severe Mental Disorders
Accuracy Verified: Yes
77. Calero, M. (2011, November). Psychotraumatologic unit for the treatment of severe psychiatric patients in a public hospital in Uruguay. Presentation at the 28th annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Montreal, Quebec.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In Uruguay, South America, in a public psychiatric hospital unit, a clinic has been developed for the treatment of patients with simple and complex PTSD with promising results. As an example, we can mention a patient with a diagnosis of brain injury with a poor outcome who turned out to have a severe dissociative disorder, and who had a favorable evolution with the right treatment. The population treated is very poor and heterogeneous. Some patients are hospitalized for crimes commited during psychiatric decompensation (theft, murder, rape). This paper will present the basics for creating such unit in a psychiatric treatment setting and describe the work with such difficult hospital inpatients and outpatients. In South American countries it is very hard to develop specific psychiatric care units in public hospitals because patients psychological problems also have serious social and economic problems. The theorical approach in the clinic is cognitive behavioral and EMDR, based on the fact that psychotraumatology is a discipline that has had a rapid development in recent years and its knowledge has become indispensable for the treatment of severe psychiatric illness.
Keywords: Psychotraumatologic Unit Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Public Hospitals Uruguay
Accuracy Verified: Yes
78. St-André, E. (2007, June). PTSD secondary to Fournier's grangrene: 1-Comparison of two eye modalities, 2-Legal and ethical issues. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
G. G., a man in his mid 30s was brought to medico-legal service to assess fitness to stand trial, and criminal responsibility, after a brief appearance in court: He was charged with death threats.
G. G. was quite angry about his situation, and argumentative against health and justice systems. Physically, he was short stature, extremely lean, his body was leaning forward.
He was living alone, has a girl of thirteen, which he saw once in a while.
He was not working for few years, after two major events; he lost his garage after a huge fire (from which he escaped alive and safe), and was few months earlier, found almost dead by a neighbor. Brought to the hospital, he had more than ten surgeries in a few days, to lance many wound, as he as suffering of Fournier’s disease. He was left with his body leaning forward about 45 degrees, 4 cm thick scar around his abdomen, a severely deformed genitalia, and chronic pain. Another surgery was performed later which permitted the man to be less leaned forward.
Before those events, he wasn’t known from psychiatry. He had a life that he considered, “okay,” even though he was separated. He has his own garage, a social life. He admitted some alcohol and drugs use in the past. After the illness and the fire, he was seen more often in psychiatry. Specialists concluded from time to time to chronic adjustment disorder, and drug addiction, and oriented him to resources for his problem. No follow-up in psychiatry.
G. G. was so much in pain that he took cocaine repeatedly for few minutes’ relief.
With this story and symptoms description, severe PTSD diagnosis was made and treatment initiated accordingly, with introduction of ISRS, and later, seroquel, to decrease dissociative episode he was still experimenting. With informed consent, we had three sessions of EMI, which helped him in various ways; The nightmares decreased of 50%, after the first treatment, he was less angry and afraid of hospital and care, and was more in control of dissociative episodes. Sleep improved, so did his mood. He was eve able to go for correction of his deformed genitalia. Even though still on medication, he felt that the therapy helped him much to recover. After his discharge and end of court process, he was able to go back home. We were at the time unable to do more treatments, as he was involved in his physical rehabilitation. He had at least 2 other reconstructive surgeries.
This case allows discussion about similarities, pros and cons of EMI and EMDR, in their theories and practice. More importantly, this case raises important ethical and legal questions about adequate diagnosis and treatment of PTSF which include powerful tools as EMDR. This tool is yet relatively unknown from general population, and available mainly (in Quebec, Canada) through private facilities. From ethical standpoint, it should be more readily available – without fees – in public services.
Keywords: Case Report Ethical Issues Fournier's Gangrene Legal Issues
Accuracy Verified: Yes
79. van der Gaag, M., van der Vleugel, B., van den Berg, D., de Bont, P., de Jongh, A., & van Minnen, A. (2011, August-September). A randomized multicentered trial of trauma focused treatment of psychotic patients with PTSD in the Netherlands; design and research questions. In Treating PTSD in patients with psychotic disorders. Symposium conducted at the 41st EABCT Annual Congress, Reykjavík, Iceland .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Objectives: The prevalence of postraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) in severe mental illness varies from 10 to 60% is the
published literature. Probably between 10 to 20% of lifetime
psychotic patients, also meet the criteria for having a PTSD. There
is not much evidence for the efficacy and safeness of treatment in
patients with a lifetime psychotic disorder who also meet the
criteria for PTSD. Some pilot studies show promising results.
Method: A study is designed to investigate whether treatment of
PTSD is effective and safe in a group of people with a psychotic
disorder? A multi-site randomised clinical trial with 80 patients
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) versus
80 patients Prolonged Exposure (PEx) versus 80 patients
Treatment as Usual/Waiting list (TAU) is now being performed to
answer these research questions. The outcome measures in this
study are: Primary: Posttraumatic stress disorder (diagnose and
severity) Secundary: psychosis, depression, adverse events.
Moderators en mediators of treatment success. Cost-effectiveness
will be assessed and expressed in Euro per gained Quality
Adjusted Life Years. If no effectivity can be demonstrated, a costminimalisation
calculation will be made.
Results: Therapist have been trained in EMDR and in PEx during
eight days. Therapies are closely supervised an monitored during
the study. Fidelity measures are collected from a rond sample of
sessions.
Conclusions and Discussion: Pilots have been promising in
showing effective treatment for PTSD without any adverse events
or worsening of the condition in psychotic patients with a chronic
course. If this study can demonstrate effectivesness and safety,
this can change the treatment for many patients with severe
mental illness and reduce suffering from symptoms of PTSD and
probably also the burden of psychotic symptoms can be reduced
in a subsample of the patients.
Keywords: Netherlands Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Psychotic Disorders Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
80. Gaarde Madsen, P-E. (2004, June). Re-evaluation of step-three - assessment - in the classical eight-step EMDR model. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, Stockholm, Sweden .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The aim of the abstract is to focus on a possible weakness in the classical, 8-step EMDR model. Furthermore, the aim and hope with the abstract is also to produce a re-evaluation of step three – Assessment – in the classical Shapiro model.
The classical 8-step model is assumed known and is described only in headlines. The traditional therapeutic attack here is three-rponged – first past, then present and future. DAS has traditionally been used to desensitize traumatic bound material (in neuronal networks?). Many different protocols have emerged in the last decade. Most of these protocols are trying to adapt to the disorder or illness in focus.
A lot of client s have profited by this classical EMDR way but not all. Many clients do not change their behavior after the traditional EMDR intervention.
This group of clients needs a different therapeutic strategy. It is suggested to start working with targeting present problems, such as unwanted, inappropriate behavior or body sensations and/or to stimulate resources that can stabilize the client. The crucial point is step three is rather what to target with DAS and not as in the traditional model to focus on a picture as the target.
This means that DAS is used not only to desensitize traumatic stuff but also to generate resources – “to go with the positive” – so that later reprocessing can be accomplished. DAS is also used when placing different aspects of the client’s mental reality together, e.g., inappropriate behavior or body sensations versus resources and the goal. Summary: Step three is not only an assessment of what to target but a sophisticated treatment planning, respecting the knowledge of modern affect theory and consequently creating new neuronal networks by DAS, not only dissolving the old traumatic ones.
Keywords: Affect Theory Assessment DAS Neuronal Networks Phase Three
Accuracy Verified: Yes
81. Tarquinio, C., Rydberg, J. A., & Oren, E. U. (2012, October). Recent advances in EMDR research and practice (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy). Revue Europeene de Psychologie Appliquee, 62(4), 191. doi:10.1016/j.erap.2012.09.004.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Since 1989, several publications have brought evidence for the
effectiveness of Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
(EMDR) therapy, particularly for the treatment of post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Initially designed to treat individuals who
had experienced trauma, this approach has since evolved to include
applications to the treatment of several other psychopathological
disorders. The discovery of EMDR may be compared — relatively
speaking — to that of penicillin by Alexander Fleming: we can only
acknowledge its effectiveness without necessarily understanding
what goes on in the brains of the individuals who have been healed.
And it is indeed a question of healing. Something happens, something
of which the late David Servan Schreiber said with humour
that it should earn a Nobel Prize one day. But we should not make
of EMDR what it is not. It is not a treacle. In 1923, Janet wrote
about certain psychotherapies: “One may recall on the subject of
these general psychotherapies the memory of an old medicine,
which played a considerable role during the Middle Ages, the treacle.
It was a universal medicine that one could use for all possible
occasions, because all known active substances were included hundredfold.
All this was given to the patient in the hope that the
illness, whichever it was, would find something suitable in this
mixture. The therapeutic methods, which I have just studied, seem
identical to a sort of psychological treacle, evoking a jumble of psychological
phenomena and calling upon all mental operations in
all sick people, whatever their ailment, hoping that each one will
find something suitable within this hodgepodge” (Janet, 1923, p. 64,
author’s translation). One should take care to not fall into such a
trap.
Keywords: Editorial
Accuracy Verified: Yes
82. Tofani, L. R., & Wheeler, K. (2011). The recent-traumatic episode protocol: Outcome evaluation and analysis of three case studies. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 5(3), 95-110. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.5.3.95.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This article evaluates and illustrates the application of the recent-traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP) with three diverse clients: a child with chronic illness, a woman with a significant loss, and an adolescent who self-harmed. The R-TEP is an adaptation of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocol for early EMDR intervention. Sessions are presented in detail to highlight the shifts in information processing that occur during treatment. Observed markers used to analyze the flow of processing are identified, which include distancing from the trauma; reduction in negative affect or change in reported emotions; accessing more adaptive information; changes in the Subjective Units of Disturbance scale; and the Validity of Cognition scale and Impact of Event Scale--Revised indicating shifts in perception of the traumatic memory. Pre-post R-TEP treatment gains were noted for all clients, with changes in behavior and functioning. Theoretical underpinnings of the R-TEP are discussed with respect to the reported observations. The specific contribution of the protocol is highlighted, considering its procedural components and related plausible mechanisms of change.
Keywords: Mechanism of Action Outcome Evaluation Recent Evemts Recent Trauma R-TEP
Accuracy Verified: Yes
83. Bisson, J. L. (2007, November). Review: Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing reduces PTSD symptoms compared with fluoxetine at six months post-treatment. Evidence-based Mental Health, 10(4), 118. doi:10.1136/ebmh.10.4.118.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Is eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing more effective than fluoxetine in people with post-traumatic stress disorder?
van der Kolk BA, Spinazzola J, Blaustein ME, et al. A randomized clinical trial of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), fluoxetine, and pill placebo in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: treatment effects and long-term maintenance. J Clin Psychiatry 2007; 68:37–46.
Keywords: Fluoxetine Desensitization Mental Illness Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
84. Mize, S. (2002, February). The role of eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the interdisciplinary treatment of low sexual desire women. Presentation at the American Psychological Association Public Interest Directorate; Women's Programs.
Language: English
Format: Other
Abstract:
Low sexual desire disorder is the most common sexual dysfunction in women. There is no standard definition for "normal" sexual desire and there are many factors that can influence it, hence, low desire can be one of the more difficult sexual dysfunctions treat. Given its inherent complexity, it frequently requires interdisciplinary assessment and treatment. The present symposium is an attempt to share our model for the treatment of this widespread and yet, poorly understood dysfunction. One component of the complexity of low sexual desire is its correlation with other difficulties, for example, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship disturbance, physical illness, and life stress. Another one of these concerns is childhood sexual abuse. EMDR has been used very successfully to resolve the trauma associated with sexual assault as well as sexual dysfunctions. We will illustrate the use of EMDR with a woman presenting with low sexual desire and a history of sexual abuse. EMDR methodology will be described. The use of EMDR for abuse recovery as a method of resolving low desire will be discussed. We will explore a number of important therapeutic issues including: (1) fundamental questions of responsibility, control and safety as they relate to sexual abuse and ultimately sexual desire in the current relationship; (2) individuation from partner and perpetrator, barriers to this process and the impact on sexual desire of successful differentiation; and (3) repression of anger and the concomitant physical manifestations. In addition, we will discuss the collaboration with both sexual medicines and psychiatry around modulation of medications to maximize treatment outcomes with EMDR.
Enhancing Outcomes in Women's Health: Translating Psychosocial Behavioral Research Into Primary Care, Community Interventions, and Health Policy; American Psychological Association
[American Psychological Association Public Interest Directorate; Women's Programs].
Keywords: Females Inhibited Sexual Desire Low Sexual Desire Sexual Abuse
Accuracy Verified: No
85. Anton, A., Funabiki, D., Shiromoto, J., & Spiro, M. L. (1994, March). Somatic disorders. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Sunnyvale, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Is the anxiety reaction better conceptualized as a post-traumatic
effect of the client's illness experiences and/or medical
interventions?
Identify relevant anxiety-provoking stimuli (sensory,
cognitions, images) related to the past experience.
Establish EMDR targets and desired cognitions.
EMDR procedure.
Assess for generalization of therapeutic effects.
Evaluate anticipatory anxiety for the medical intervention. Can
the intervention be conceptualized as an acute psychological
crisis?
Understand the client's "explanatory models for the illness
as it relates to the medical intervention.
Determine client's knowledge about the illness and
intervention; provide educational component as necessary.
Identify salient anxiety-provoking stimuli (sensory,
cognitions, images).
Assist client in developing a "personal places or a state of
"0 SUDS".
Use Guided Imagery to help client reframe the medical
intervention.
Use imagery and metaphor to create a therapeutic context for
the medical intervention.
Incorporate key elements of the interventions (e.g., preoperative
preparation, the surgery room, the medical staff
and apparatuses).
Rehearse cognitions involving coping strategies.
Keywords: Somatic Disorders
Accuracy Verified: Yes
86. Anton, A., Funabiki, D., & Spiro, M. L. (1993, March). Somatic disorders. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Sunnyvale, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Is the anxiety reaction better conceptualized as a post-traumatic
effect of the client's illness experiences and/or medical
interventions?
Identify relevant anxiety-provoking stimuli (sensory,
cognitions, images) related to the past experience.
Establish EMDR targets and desired cognitions.
EMDR procedure.
Assess for generalization of therapeutic effects.
Evaluate anticipatory anxiety for the medical intervention. Can
the intervention be conceptualized as an acute psychological
crisis?
Understand the client's "explanatory models for the illness
as it relates to the medical intervention.
Determine client's knowledge about the illness and
intervention; provide educational component as necessary.
Identify salient anxiety-provoking stimuli (sensory,
cognitions, images).
Assist client in developing a "personal place or a state of
"0 SUDS".
Use Guided Imagery to help client reframe the medical
intervention.
Use imagery and metaphor to create a therapeutic context for
the medical intervention.
Incorporate key elements of the interventions (e.g., preoperative
preparation, the surgery room, the medical staff
and apparatuses).
Rehearse cognitions involving coping strategies.
Keywords: Somatic Disorders
Accuracy Verified: Yes
87. Shapiro, F. (1992, May). Stray thoughts. EMDR Network Newsletter, 2(1), 1-2.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Questions have arisen about the use
of EMDR in the courts and the
comparison to hypnosis. So far
EMDR is not well enough known to
have been tested in court; it is simply
described under the rubric of cognitive-
behavioral techniques (as it is
for insurance purposes). However, I
want to make sure everyone realizes
that just because a scene emerges
during an EMDR session, does not
mean that it is "true" in a literal
sense. Things can be "truly experienced
without having actually happened.
Keywords: Cancer Patients Protocol Courts Hypnosis Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Severe Illness
Accuracy Verified: Yes
88. Nurse, R., Thompson, P., Moore, P., Greenwald, R., & Klaff, F. (1998, July). A symposium on EMDR and family therapy. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of EMDR International Association, Baltimore, MD.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Participants will: 1) understand the theoretical basis of Kantor's Critical Identity Image approach to treating couples; 2) understand what Kantor's approach consists of on a methodological level; 3) understand how to add, or integrate, individual EMDR work with Kantor's approach; 4) be able to better understand the uses of EMDR in family therapy; 5) be able to identify some of the benefits of integrating individual and family components, as well as some of the cautions of doing so; 6) understand how serious medical illness effects family functioning; 7) understand how family functioning impacts on the level of wellness or illness of the child; and 8) learn ways of itnegrating EMDR into the treatment of seriously ill children and their families.
Keywords: Critical Identity Image Approach Couples Therapy Family Therapy Kantor Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
89. Kapfhammer, H.-P. (2008, December). Therapeutische möglichkeiten nach traumatischen erlebnissen [Therapeutic possibilities after traumatic experiences]. Psychiatria Danubina, 20(4), 532-545.
Language: German
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Acute Belastungsstörung (ASD) und Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung (PTSD) sind häufige, aber nicht zwingend psychologische Folgeerscheinungen nach einem Trauma. Eine wichtige Untergruppe der Patienten vor einer chronischen Verlauf der Erkrankung mit einem erhöhten psychiatrischen Komorbidität und erhebliche Beeinträchtigungen in psychosozialen Anpassung assoziiert. Der typische psychopathologische Symptome von ASD und PTSD werden am besten in einem multifaktoriellen Modell der Integration sowohl neurobiologische und psychosoziale Einflüsse beschrieben. Die komplexen Ätiopathogenese von akuten und posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung begünstigt multimodalen Ansätzen in der Behandlung. Differential psychotherapeutische und pharmakologische Strategien zur Verfügung stehen. In einer kritischen Studie über empirische Studien, können psychologische Debriefing nicht als einen positiven Ansatz betrachtet werden, als allgemeine vorbeugende Maßnahme in der unmittelbaren posttraumatischen Phase empfohlen werden. Positive Auswirkungen der kognitiv-verhaltenstherapeutischen Interventionen kann für ASD eingerichtet werden. Psychodynamische Psychotherapie, kognitive Verhaltenstherapie und EMDR zeigen viel versprechende Ergebnisse bei der Behandlung von PTSD. Wesentliche klinische Einschränkungen der Patienten innerhalb von speziellen Probenahmen Forschungseinrichtungen, jedoch nicht gestatten, eine bedingungslose Verallgemeinerung dieser Daten zu psychiatrischen Routineversorgung. In einer empirischen Analyse der SSRIs sind die meisten und am besten untersuchten Medikamente für ASD und PTSD. Im Vergleich zu trizyklischen Antidepressiva SSRIs zeigen ein breiteres Spektrum an therapeutischen Wirkungen und sind besser verträglich. Die Substanzklassen der SNRI, DAS, SARI und NaSSA sind als Medikamente der zweiten Wahl angesehen werden. Sie versprechen eine therapeutische Wirksamkeit der SSRI gleichwertig, wobei bisher nur in offenen Studien untersucht. MAO-Hemmer können eine positive therapeutische Potenzial verfügen, müssen ihr Profil der Nebenwirkungen geachtet, jedoch werden. Mood-Stabilisatoren und atypische Neuroleptika können in Anspruch genommen werden und vor allem im Add-On-Strategien. Benzodiazepine sollten nur mit Vorsicht erhöht für eine kurze Zeit in den Staaten der akuten Krise eingesetzt werden. In frühen Interventionen, die blockierende Substanzen norepinephric Hyperaktivität scheinen vielversprechende Alternativen. Stress Dosen von Hydrocortison kann als experimentelle pharmakologische Strategie betrachtet so weit sein. [PubMed]
Acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are frequent, but not obligatory psychological sequelae following trauma. A major subgroup of patients face a chronic course of illness associated with an increased psychiatric comorbidity and significant impairments in psychosocial adaptation. The typical psychopathological symptoms of ASD and PTSD are best described within a multifactorial model integrating both neurobiological and psychosocial influences. The complex etiopathogenesis of acute and posttraumatic stress disorder favours multimodal approaches in the treatment. Differential psychotherapeutic and pharmacological strategies are available. In a critical survey on empirical studies, psychological debriefing cannot be considered as a positive approach to be recommended as general preventive measure during the immediate posttraumatic phase. Positive effects of cognitive-behavioral interventions can be established for ASD. Psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR show promising results in the treatment of PTSD. Major clinical restrictions of patient sampling within special research facilities, however, do not allow an unconditional generalization of these data to psychiatric routine care. In an empirical analysis the SSRIs are the most and best studied medications for ASD and PTSD. In comparison to tricyclic antidepressants SSRIs demonstrate a broader spectrum of therapeutic effects and are better tolerated. The substance classes of SSNRI, DAS, SARI and NaSSA are to be considered as drugs of second choice. They promise a therapeutic efficacy equivalent to the SSRIs, being investigated so far only in open studies. MAO-inhibitors may dispose of a positive therapeutic potential, their profile of side effects must be respected, however. Mood stabilizers and atypical neuroleptics may be used first and foremost in add-on strategies. Benzodiazepines should be used only with increased caution for a short time in states of acute crisis. In early interventions, substances blocking the norepinephric hyperactivity seem to be promising alternatives. Stress doses of hydrocortisone may be considered as an experimental pharmacological strategy so far.[PUBMED]
Keywords: Acute Stress Disorder ASD Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
90. Samardzic, D. (2010, August). Trauma and the body: The somatic experience in psychotherapy. John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
According to recent neuroscience research, psychological trauma disrupts homeostasis
and can negatively affect various organs and biological systems (Solomon & Heide,
2005). Somatic therapy addresses the physiological elements of the trauma by focusing
on the body, which, in turn, helps individuals cognitively and emotionally process trauma
(Ogden & Minton, 2000; Levine, 1997). This qualitative study aimed to explore the
experience of 5 participants who underwent ongoing somatic therapy in the treatment of
symptoms associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The results revealed
twelve common essential elements among all the participants that illustrated their
experience prior to and during the somatic therapeutic process. Some of the elements
identified included: presence of severe trauma history of emotional, physical, and/or
sexual abuse; failure to treat PTSD symptoms prior to somatic therapy; manifestation of
PTSD in physical symptoms and/or illness; increasing awareness of body allowed access
to trauma; newfound knowledge and tools gained in helping to manage triggers; and
gaining a sense of physical and psychological freedom. Three additional essential
elements were found that were not shared by all or most of the participants, which included: EMDR as unsuccessful in treating PTSD symptoms; healing through artistic
expression; and ineffectiveness of psychotropic medication in the treatment of PTSD. A
process was identified in which a non-verbal bodily experience became a verbal,
intellectual, or cognitive experience. In addition, seven characteristics were identified
within the transformative process of improving PTSD symptoms occurring during the
somatic therapy. According to the participants’ reports, somatic therapy not only
decreased their PTSD symptoms, but the process had a significant positive impact on the
quality of their lives. This study’s findings highlight the potential of somatic therapy to
help those dealing with the effects of psychological trauma.
Keywords: Body Biological Systems Somatic Therapy Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
91. Pupulin, P. (2008, Novembre). Trauma ed EMDR nei pazienti oncologici [Trauma and EMDR in cancer patients]. Presentazione al Applicazioni Cliniche dell'EMDR Congresso Nazionale, Milano, Italia.
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
L’intensità delle reazioni individuali quando viene comunicata una diagnosi di tumore può avere accenti diversi ma, generalmente, alla comunicazione della diagnosi si apre una prima fase psicologica caratterizzata da uno stato di shock per una notizia appresa come una catastrofe.
Il momento della diagnosi può rappresentare uno shock traumatico perché, da un istante all’altro, la persona si trova di fronte ad una condizione di minaccia alla propria vita. I sintomi che si presentano sono gli stessi dei Disturbi Post traumatici da Stress.
Nel corso del workshop verranno presentate le modalità efficaci di trattamento con l’approccio EMDR.
Il primo obiettivo da stabilire con il paziente è il seguente: trasformare il suo ruolo da vittima di eventi incontrollabili (malattia vissuta come una condanna che viene dall’alto) a protagonista attivo della propria vita (farò tutto il possibile per vincere la malattia). Un altro obiettivo importante è quello di risolvere i sintomi relativi al PTSD.
Al termine del trattamento EMDR, il paziente si trova non più bloccato al momento della diagnosi e della paura di non farcela, ma con un atteggiamento più consapevole e più forte associato alla sensazione di potercela fare.
Oltre che per il trauma della diagnosi, l’EMDR si può utilizzare in modo molto efficace per rielaborare anche altri nodi traumatici che i pazienti possono manifestare:
1. la paura di fare la stessa fine dell’amica/parente malata di cancro, ora deceduta;
2. la paura di guardarsi allo specchio e vedere un corpo mutilato o disgustoso;
3. l’ansia di seguire i trattamenti post-operatori e le loro conseguenze (chemioterapia, radioterapia);
4. l’ansia, che tende ad affacciarsi alla fine di questo lungo percorso, della recidiva.
L’EMDR viene applicato sui ricordi dei momenti più traumatici, sulla situazioni attuali che causano ansia e disagio e su quelle future che creano ansia anticipatoria e angoscia.
Il trauma della diagnosi di cancro quindi deve essere affrontato per primo, per evitare che il paziente si ritrovi costantemente bloccato a pensare all’idea della morte. In questo modo si può facilitare e favorire il processo che porterà ad intraprendere la via della guarigione.
The intensity of individual reactions notified when a diagnosis of cancer can have different accents but, generally, the communication of the diagnosis opens a first phase characterized by a state of psychological shock to the news learned as a catastrophe.
The time of diagnosis can be a traumatic shock because, from one moment to another, the person is faced with a condition of threat to their lives. The symptoms that occur are the same as post-traumatic stress disorders.
The workshop will discuss the effective ways to approach treatment with EMDR.
The first objective to establish the patient is as follows: to transform its role from being a victim of uncontrollable events (illness experienced as a conviction that comes from) to an active player of his life (I will do everything possible to cure disease). Another important objective is to resolve symptoms related to PTSD.
After treatment, EMDR, the patient is no longer blocked at diagnosis and the fear of not succeeding, but with a more aware and stronger associated with the feeling that I can do.
In addition to the trauma of diagnosis, EMDR can be used very effectively to reprocess other traumatic knots that patients may experience:
1. fear of the same fate of his friend / relative suffering from cancer, now deceased;
2. fear of looking in the mirror and see a mutilated body or disgusting;
3. anxiety to follow post-operative treatments and their consequences (chemotherapy, radiotherapy);
4. anxiety, which tends to appear at the end of this long path of recidivism.
EMDR is applied on the memories of the most traumatic, the actual situations that cause anxiety and unease over future that create anxiety and anticipatory anxiety.
The trauma of cancer diagnosis therefore must be addressed first, so that the patient constantly find yourself stuck to think the idea of death. In this way we can facilitate and encourage the process leading to take the path of healing.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
92. Paola, P. (2008, Novembre). Trauma ed EMDR nei pazienti oncologici [Trauma and EMDR in patients with cancer]. Presentazione al Applicazioni Cliniche dell'EMDR Congresso Nazionale, Milano, Italia.
Language: Italian
Format: Conference
Abstract:
L’intensità delle reazioni individuali quando viene comunicata una diagnosi di tumore può avere accenti diversi ma, generalmente, alla comunicazione della diagnosi si apre una prima fase psicologica caratterizzata da uno stato di shock per una notizia appresa come una catastrofe.
Il momento della diagnosi può rappresentare uno shock traumatico perché, da un istante all’altro, la persona si trova di fronte ad una condizione di minaccia alla propria vita. I sintomi che si presentano sono gli stessi dei Disturbi Post traumatici da Stress.
Nel corso del workshop verranno presentate le modalità efficaci di trattamento con l’approccio EMDR.
Il primo obiettivo da stabilire con il paziente è il seguente: trasformare il suo ruolo da vittima di eventi incontrollabili (malattia vissuta come una condanna che viene dall’alto) a protagonista attivo della propria vita (farò tutto il possibile per vincere la malattia). Un altro obiettivo importante è quello di risolvere i sintomi relativi al PTSD.
Al termine del trattamento EMDR, il paziente si trova non più bloccato al momento della diagnosi e della paura di non farcela, ma con un atteggiamento più consapevole e più forte associato alla sensazione di potercela fare.
Oltre che per il trauma della diagnosi, l’EMDR si può utilizzare in modo molto efficace per rielaborare anche altri nodi traumatici che i pazienti possono manifestare:
1. la paura di fare la stessa fine dell’amica/parente malata di cancro, ora deceduta;
2. la paura di guardarsi allo specchio e vedere un corpo mutilato o disgustoso;
3. l’ansia di seguire i trattamenti post-operatori e le loro conseguenze (chemioterapia, radioterapia);
4. l’ansia, che tende ad affacciarsi alla fine di questo lungo percorso, della recidiva.
L’EMDR viene applicato sui ricordi dei momenti più traumatici, sulla situazioni attuali che causano ansia e disagio e su quelle future che creano ansia anticipatoria e angoscia.
The intensity of individual reactions will be notified when a diagnosis of cancer can have different accents but, generally, the communication of the diagnosis opens a first phase characterized by a psychological state of shock for information acquired as a catastrophe.
The time of diagnosis can be a traumatic shock because, from one moment to another, the person is faced with a condition of threat to their lives. The symptoms that occur are the same as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The workshop will discuss the effective ways to approach treatment with EMDR.
The first objective to determine the patient is as follows: to transform its role from being a victim of uncontrollable events (illness experienced as a conviction that comes from) to an active player of his life (I will do everything possible to cure disease). Another important objective is to resolve the symptoms related to PTSD.
After treatment, EMDR, the patient is no longer locked at the time of diagnosis and the fear of not succeeding, but with a more conscious and more associated with the strong feeling we can do it.
In addition to the trauma of diagnosis, EMDR can be used very effectively in other nodes to reprocess traumatic patients may experience:
1. the fear of the same fate of his friend / relative suffering from cancer, now deceased;
2. fear of looking in the mirror and see a mutilated body or disgusting;
3. anxiety to follow post-operative treatments and their consequences (chemotherapy, radiotherapy);
4. anxiety, which tends to appear at the end of this long process of relapse.
EMDR is applied on the memories of the most traumatic, the actual situations that cause anxiety and unease about future ones that create anxiety and anticipatory anxiety.
Accuracy Verified: No
93. Marcus, S. (2007, June). Treating headaches with EMDR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Headaches are the most common pain-related complaint and the seventh leading ailment seen in medical practice. Yearly, over 35% of the population is affected by tension-type headaches. Migraine headaches are a common condition with one-year prevalence rates around 15%. Prevalence rates generally peak in the third and fourth decades but for many migraines become a chronic condition requiring a lifetime of treatment.
Migraine sufferers are frequently disabled during their acute attacks. A 2001 study found that 90% of migraineurs reported functional impairment. 53% required bed rest and nearly 30% missed 1 day of work or school within a 3-month period. Migraine in the USA results in 112 million bedridden days per year. The cost of the migraine to the total American work force is estimated at $13 billion per year in missed work days and lost productivity. Direct medical costs (i.e., MD office visits, prescription medication claims, and hospitalizations) for migraine care average $1 billion annually. Clouse & Osterhaus (1994) found that migraineurs generate twice the medical claims and two times the pharmacy claims in HMO’s when compared to patients without migraines.
Considering the sheet number of individuals afflicted with migraine and tension headaches, the societal impact with increased medical costs, lost work days, and reduced productivity represent a major public health concern.
The pharmacologic therapies have long been the most common and widely used method of treating headaches. Unfortunately, pharmacologic treatments are ineffective or inadequate for a sizeable number of patients. One third of patients participating in clinical trials with oral triptans fail to respond. Moreover, fewer than half become pain-free, which is the primary efficacy measure recommended by the International Headache Society. Reasons for considering an EMDR treatment for migraine and tension headaches are patient preferences for non-pharmacologic interventions, pregnancy, planned pregnancy or nursing, deficient stress coping skills, medication rebound, patient overuse of medications, medical contraindications, and poor medication tolerance.
In view of the state of the art of current headache treatment an EMDR approach that can eliminate severe headache pain in less time than an oral medication (20 to 30 min) and within 5 to 10 sessions may reduce frequency, duration and intensity of future headaches could result in a decrease in medication utilization, physician visits and overall medical costs, with an improvement in patient satisfaction. This would be a welcome addition to current headache treatments.
This workshop will employ lecture, demonstration and actual practice of an integrated EMDR approach. The purpose of this teaching strategy is to prepare you for clinical practice. Objectives include understanding headache etiology, headache trigger identification, threshold theory, training in the EMDR protocol used in Dr. Marcus’s migraine research, discussion of protocol utilization in clinical practice, informed consent, transference issues, and discussion of the role of provider when deploying this approach. This workshop is for advanced EMDR practitioners but previous experience in headache treatment is not required.
Keywords: Headaches Health Problems Illness Pain
Accuracy Verified: Yes
94. Clapson, J. (2013, February 3). Treating PTSD in the armed forces: How pupil movement is helping symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Soldier Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treating-ptsd-in-the-armed-forces on 2/3/2013.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
Lost in mental illness, he became one of the first troops to try out the intriguing and cutting-edge therapy called eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) - a practice which would force him to relive suicidal thoughts but ultimately go on to help save his life. [Excerpt]
Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PSTD Military Soldiers
Accuracy Verified: Yes
95. de Jongh, A. (2006, June). Treatment of anxiety and phobias with EMDR: Rapid conceptualization: Effective procedures and proposals for changes of the protocol. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Istanbul, Turkey.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Fears and phobias associated with EMDR situations where a single event for the well-structured, and short-term treatment is not compelling. Exposure in vivo EMDR'ın cognitive behavioral interventions, such as advantages, the fear-inspiring re-creation of the situation, situation (eg, sexuality, illness or death-related moments, situations) or phobic stimuli (eg, aircraft, mouse, snake) real life should be revived. However, inspiring fear and phobia on the basis of the number of lives to be in that situation, the phobic anxiety reactions to certain situations people may continue to give. Therefore EMDR'la fear and / or while working with phobias, anxiety-fear may danışanalr work preparing for the future status should not be terminated. This adaptive coping mechanisms to obtain, provide relief to improve the mental strategies in the future will need to be placed in a behavioral patterns and behavioral experiments can be done. EMDR'ın with fear and phobia clinical applications focusing on this at the end of the study group participants: 1) consult those who fear, avoidance of situations of mold assessment, 2) in terms of EMDR cases quickly formulated, 3) for those who need counseling EMDR protocol creative format can be adapted, and 4 ) EMDR intervention for their general treatment approach (cognitive-behavioral) to integrate aims to provide skills to develop.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
96. Klaff, F. R. (1995, June). Treatment of children's fears with EMDR. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Through case material, the usefullness of EMDR is illustrated for the treatment of children's fears and phobias. The issue of
integrating EMDR treatment with more traditional treatment is also addressed, especially with more complex contextual problems.
Three case histories are presented with emphasis on the most complicated case. Family therapy treatment espouses the notion that
psychopathology in the child results from dysfunctional family functioning, and as such the entire family system has to be treated.
This concept is broadened with the use of EMDR.
The first case illustrates a single trauma event in which a 6 year old boy was bitten by a rottweiler. Presenting symptoms were
nightmares, fear of sleeping alone, poor school performance, persistent thoughts and fear of dogs. The first session of EMDR was
successful in eliminating most of these fears. A second EMDR session focusing on a nightmare was also successful. Two follow
up sessions with the family dealt with other parenting issues and the possibility of attention deficit disorder. The targeted problem
was eliminated via EMDR.
The second case demonstrates a successful one session treatment of an otherwise healthy 6 year old girl who had fears of the dark
and had slept in her parent's bed for years.
In the third case, a complex symptomatology is presented of a nine year old girl (Lily) with a severe, life threatening heart condition
for which she has undergone 4 delicate aortal surgeries since age 2 and is on a medication maintenance regimen. Future surgery is
anticipated during adolescence. Family history is significant for mother's struggle to overcome alcohol addiction, depression and
past abuse. The family has financial pressures. Family system analysis reveals over involvement between mother and daughter,
peripheral father and sibling rivalry (daughter 11). Family treatment involved boundary and limit setting, hierarchical restructuring
and family communication skills. The illness as an organizing factor in the family system was repeatedly addressed.
Interspersed with this treatment approach were EMDR sessions for daughters and mother. Lily had fears of separation fiom mother,
fears of dying, choking, becoming ill, swimming, going to bed, and fears of the devil (as learned in their fundamentalist religion) as
well as several other fears. EMDR sessions targeted these fears, and sometimes several fears were intertwined, such as fear of
sleeping, the devil coming into her room and taking her away to die. Cognitive interweave was used when she appeared stuck.
Through the EMDR treatments, Lily was able to deeply examine her fears, based on the real life uncertainties she faced. Her
progress demonstrated a particularly poignant attempt to make sense of the meaning of life and cope with the threat of death.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
97. de Jongh, A. (2001, May). Treatment of phobias with EMDR. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, London, UK .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In contrast with the learning model which proposes a strategy of gradual exposure to the
44 feared stimuli, the primary goal in EMDR is the processing of traumatic memories which are thought to be impaired. One advantage of EMDR above an exposure approach involves client comfort. Prolonged real-life exposure to anxiety provoking stimuli or thought is not always easy to pursue. Consequently, clients are not always ready or motivated enough to
endure such a procedure; a procedure which also holds a potential risk of drop out before
treatment can often not be successfully concluded. Another possible advantage of EMDR
relates to the costs of treatment. For example, it may be more useful to apply EMDR than
exposure in vivo treat flying phobia for which in many cases, as part of their in vivo
treatment, clients have to take costly flights. The most important advantage seems to be the possibility of utilising EMDR for situations
where the critical triggers cannot be reproduced or simulated in real life (e.g., certain sexual,
illness or death situations) or, more generally, for which phobic stimuli are hard to obtain.
This workshop focuses on the clinical application of EMDR with specific phobias.
Participants will learn when and how to apply EMDR with phobias and integrate this into a
general (cognitive-behavioural) treatment approach. This approach is illustrated by several
video taped treatments.
Keywords: Phobias
Accuracy Verified: Yes
98. Klaus, P. (2005, June). The use of EMDR in medical and somatic problems. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Clients facing medical or somatic conditions may present for psychotherapy
with fears about the illness, anxiety about treatment, trepidation about the
medical system. and concern about their ability to heal. Many clients suffer
from chronic conditions, which undermine their lives, leaving them feeling less functional than desired. Some conditions may be the result of
somatization due to childhood trauma, chronic stress, long-term
interpersonal problems, or maladaptive patterns established early in life.
Therapy includes several levels of investigation. including current and past
symptom and psychosocial history. Clinicians will learn about a multilayered
approach for assessment and developing targets for EMDR processing.
Keywords: Medical Problems Somatic Problems
Accuracy Verified: Yes
99. Klaus, P. H. (1995, June). The use of EMDR in medical and somatic problems. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Patients facing medical problems present for psychotherapy with a variety of concerns which include: distress or fears about
the illness or condition itself (i.e., cancer, need for surgery, etc.); anxiety about various aspects of the treatment they need to
undergo; and some have trepidation about interaction with medical personnel. At the same time, patients may also be
concerned about the strength or weakness of their bodies to heal.
In addition, many patients suffer from chronic conditions which occur in either acute or chronic episodes and undermine
their lives, leaving them feeling debilitated and less functional than desired (i.e., asthma, migraine, functional bowel
distress, PMS). Some aspects of illness may be the result of somatization due to childhood trauma, secondary gain,
unconscious need to mask strong negative affect; Dissociative disorders or conversion reactions; as well as acute or chronic
stress.
History-taking includes, 1) a description of the condition, 2) the patient's perceptions or beliefs about the illness, 3) the
patient's experience with the medical system, 4) the patient's medical and personal goals. Personal history should include,
1) current life issues and past stressors, 2) significant life events, as well as the patient's pattern of coping. EMDR in
association with other psychotherapeutic techniques such as hypnosis is useful in the following ways; A) to desensitize
negative or traumatic events associated with medical treatments; B) to uncover as appropriate, stress-related or
psychological factors which may either exacerbate or be causal to the condition; C) to more quickly gain access to
underlying factors which may block healing; D) to activate the patient's own potential to heal; E) to enable the patient to
project oneself with hope into the future. Specific cases using EMDR along with other psychotherapeutic techniques will be
presented.
Keywords: Medical Problems Somatic Problems
Accuracy Verified: Yes
100. Klaus, P. (2007, June). The use of EMDR in medical and somatic problems. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Clients facing medical problems or experiencing somatic conditions may present for psychotherapy with a variety of concerns which include: distress or fears about the illness or condition itself (e.g., cancer, anxiety about various aspects of the treatment they need to undergo, surgery, etc., and some trepidation and genitive experiences from their interaction with the medical system or medical personnel, causing secondary trauma, Clients may also be concerned about the strength or weakness of their own bodies to heal immune system, mind/body potential). Many clients suffer from chronic conditions, which occur in either acute or chronic episodes and undermine their lives, leaving them feeling debilitated and less functional than desired (i.e., asthsma, migraine, bowel problems, ulcerative colitis, Cohn’s disease, PMS, insomnia). Some aspects of illness may be the result of somatization due to childhood trauma, secondary gain (a defense against strong feelings), unconscious need to mask strong negative affect; dissociative disorders of co aversion reactions; as well as acute or chronic stress. Some chronic symptoms may be due to long-term interpersonal problems. Clients may be suffering from maladaptive patterns established during infancy or childhood creating pervasive dysfunction in one’s sense of self, one’s relationships, or in one’s life function. Psychosomatic conditions may result.
History taking includes several levels of investigation, including current and past psychosocial and symptom history, looking for premorbid or comorbid conditions, and helping clients uncover related trauma as well as unrecognized strengths. Since a number of somatic and medical problems often have their origins in more obscure beginnings, this method helps reveal a deeper and more comprehensive history taking and decision-making process to help the clinician choose the level of complexity to use in the face of a client’s physical or emotional distress. This process may enable the clinician to help the client more quickly gain access to underlying factors which may block healing. Along with a clearer picture of the condition, integrating a variety of healing mechanisms with EMDR provides an individualized approach to activate the client’s own potential to heal.
Keywords: Health Problems Medical Problems Somatic Problems
Accuracy Verified: Yes
101. Klaus, P. (2008, June). The use of EMDR in somatic & medical problems: Special emphasis on early life interventions. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Clients facing medical problems or experiencing somatic conditions present for psychotherapy with a variety of
concerns which include: distress or fears about the illness or condition itself i.e., cancer, anxiety about various
aspects of the treatment they need to undergo, surgery, etc., and some have trepidation and negative
experiences from their interaction with the medical system or medical personnel, causing secondary trauma.
Clients may also be concerned about the strength or weakness of their own bodies to heal (immune system,
mind/body potential). Many clients suffer from chronic conditions, which occur in either acute or chronic
episodes and undermine their lives, leaving them feeling debilitated and less functional than desired (i.e.,
asthma, migraine, bowel problems, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, PMS, insomnia). Some aspects of illness
may be the result of somatisation due to childhood trauma, secondary gain (a defence against strong feelings),
unconscious need to mask strong negative affect; dissociative disorders or conversion reactions; as well as acute
or chronic stress. Some chronic symptoms may be due to long-term interpersonal problems. Clients may be
suffering from maladaptive patterns established during infancy or childhood creating pervasive dysfunction in
one’s sense of self, one’s relationships, or in one’s life function. Psychosomatic conditions my result. History
taking includes several levels of investigation, including current and past psychosocial and symptom history,
looking for pre-morbid or co-morbid conditions, and helping clients uncover related traumas as well as unrecognized strengths. Clinicians will learn a special multi-layered approach for assessment and developing
targets for EMDR processing.
Keywords: Early Life Interventions Medical Problems Somatic Problems
Accuracy Verified: Yes
102. Bilal, M. S., & Rana, M. H. (2008, June). Use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in battle hardy soldiers after sustaining psychological trauma in various suicide bomb blast: A series of cases of post traumatic stress in terrorist acts. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of the study is to show the impact of the use of EMDR in survivors of suicide bomb blasts
in North of Pakistan. Design and Settings: The study involves an ongoing compilation of clinical data and the
study of therapeutic responses to various interventions including EMDR, at a tertiary mental health facility and
Centre for Trauma Research and Psychosocial Interventions (CTRPI), Rawalpindi /Islamabad, Pakistan. This mental
health facility is the catchment area of patients from Northern areas of Pakistan, currently the part of the
country, worst affected by series of suicide bombings targeting military and civil population. Method: Families of
the victims and those who survive suicide bombings without physical injuries are referred to CTRPI from
peripheral areas / hospitals for assessment for psychosocial consequences of facing a man made disaster.
Patients are interviewed at the point in time of referral and scoring is done on Impact of Event Scale (IES). Those
who fulfill the criteria of Post traumatic Stress Disorder according to ICD-10 are registered for further studies and
appropriate interventions. The individuals who fulfil the criteria for PTSD or any other psychiatric morbidity are
then enrolled for regular psychiatric follow up. The patients are first offered the use of EMDR and all who give an
informed consent are then assigned to a psychiatrist trained in EMDR (Level 2). Sessions of EMDR as per the
protocol of 8 stages are carried out. Scoring on IES is recorded serially. According to the degree of improvement
and severity of illness, sessions of EMDR are carried out using the bilateral stimulation during the hospital stay.
Results: The three individuals who have completed EMDR treatment had survived the suicidal bombing attacks
and fulfilled the entry criteria were administered 8 stage protocol EMDR. They all improved in their symptoms of
intrusive images, hyper-arousal, autonomic instability and avoidance. Their sleep improved and nightmares
diminished. Their social and interpersonal functioning improved. There was marked reduction of basal anxiety
levels in all three. Scores on IES done after intervention (EMDR) improved from initial pre EMDR score of 41, 38
and 40 respectively to post EMDR scores of 18, 15 and 14 for the three subjects who completed EMDR protocol
of 8 stages. On reporting to their respective units their occupational effectiveness has returned to previous levels
of functioning. Conclusions: EMDR proves to be an effective non pharmacological intervention in terms of post
traumatic stress disorder in special circumstances of acts of terrorism involving suicide bombing. The data
presented is only preliminary and is based on a small number out of a larger sample.
Keywords: Military Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Terrorism
Accuracy Verified: Yes
103. Tahir, K., Tareen, S., & Keenan, P. (2008, June). Use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in earthquake affected women: A series of cases of post traumatic stress in physically injured persons. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Objective Main objective is to study the therapeutic responses of EMDR on the survivors of earthquake
North of Pakistan in Kashmir. This study is carried on the spinal injury patients of National Institute
Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), which is a 160 bed hospital in Islamabad. It has a spinal injury unit which
established after the earthquake in February 2006. All the female patients suffering from spinal injury
earthquake were shifted here. Physically injured patients who also fulfilled the criteria of PTSD according
ICD10 were offered the treatment with EMDR. Patients who consented were seen by EMDR practitioner(level 2).
Sessions of EMDR as per protocol of 8 stages were carried out. The number of sessions varied according
severity of illness and degree of improvement. EMDR practitioner was supervised by EMDR consultants through
email and telephony. It is a part of ongoing EMDR training programme. Paper also discusses the problems
while seeing patients and benefits of distance supervision. It also describe case study of 2 patients. Initially 15 patients consented for treatment. However 10 patients completed the sessions and showed improvements
their symptoms. Their weeping and sleep problems settled. Their social and interpersonal functioning
improved. Marked reduction is seen in level of distress. EMDR has proven to be an effective non pharmacological
intervention in terms of PTSD in people suffering from co-morbid physical and psychological conditions
earthquake. Data presented is only preliminary and based on a small number out of a large segment.
Keywords: Earthquake Poster Posttraumatic Stress Reprocessing
Accuracy Verified: Yes
104. Rost, C. (2005, June). Using EMDR during the stabilization phase for patients with complex trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This presentation offers a systematic approach for the treatment of patients
with complex traumatization. The first step involves assessing the severity of
the illness, using Babette Rothchild's trauma classification. A variety of
techniques will then be introduced, all of which have recently been
successfully combined with bipolar EMDR stimulation, and which serve to
increase stability and resources ["a safe place", Forgash's body sensation
resource, working with the inner child, Popkin's "position of power",
Hofmann's absorption routine, the CIPOS-technique developed by Knipe and
Forgash, etc.]. The lecture closes with a survey of methods useful for
fractioning trauma in EMDR.
Keywords: Complex Trauma Stabilization
Accuracy Verified: Yes
105. Demick, I. (2007, Juin). Utilisation du dispositif tac/audioscan (neurotek) dans la traitement des migraines [Use of the tac/audioscan machine (neurotek) in treatment of migraines]. Document présenté à la réunion annuelle de l'Association EMDR Europe, Paris, France.
Language: French
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Ce qui suit est une procédure expérimentale proposée comme traitement préliminaire pour les patients souffrant de migraines chroniques qui nécessitent de repos total, le retrait de tous active sociale et professionnelle et qui doivent être traités par des médicaments. Cette procédure utilise l'EMDR, l'hypnose et la relaxation et est destiné aux patients souffrant de douleur chronique (symptômes connus et traités depuis cinq à 10 ans).
Les trois composantes de la migraine sont les suivants: MENTALE - expressions de l'impuissance, la solitude, le rejet, l'épuisement physique et psychique, perte de contrôle; émotionnel - la dépression, la colère, la peur, et physique - les sensations physiques, dans des séquences fluctuant évalué entre 6 et 10 sur le échelle de la douleur.
La durée moyenne de ce traitement est de 4 mois pour 6 consultations.
L'objectif du traitement est de rétablir la confiance du patient par l'amélioration physique et bien-être psychologique.
Le principe cliniques: Le patient
douloureux chronique alterne entre le désespoir, la peur de ne jamais trouver un remède (un état mental qui peut être provoquée par l'entourage familial et médical), de la colère contre une histoire personnelle qui peut être amené le syndrome douloureux ( maltraitance parentale ou de l'absence, accident, intervention chirurgicale), l'épuisement physique et l'espoir qu'il ya encore la possibilité d'une guérison. Il est donc important de transmettre un message d'espoir et de la vision d'un traitement qui implique les patients avec son physique, émotionnelle, les ressources psychiques. Explication de la souffrance comme une accumulation de facteurs de stress et le cerveau comme ayant la possibilité de solution, il est proposé au patient de se concentrer sur cette partie du corps qui «parle» dans le phénomène de la douleur. Le patient entend »ou« sent »le mouvement alternatif du Tac / machine Audioscan (Neurotek) tout en étant assuré de la physique et bien-être psychique au cours du traitement.
Le principe neuropsychologiques:
Le patient se concentrer sur la "douloureuse" zone associés sensorielle, psychique souvenirs conscients et inconscients; ces souvenirs traités progressivement par le mouvement de la Tac / machine Audioscan qui fonctionne comme un balayage interne pour éliminer les tensions et à intégrer mental, émotionnel, physique et informations par les chaînes successives.
The following is an experimental procedure proposed as preliminary treatment for patients suffering from chronic migraines which require total rest, withdrawal from all social and professional activates and which must be treated by medication. This procedure used the EMDR, hypnosis and relaxation and is intended for patients suffering from chronic pain (symptoms known and treated since five to 10 years).
The three components of the migraines are: MENTAL – expressions of impotence, loneliness, rejection, physical and psychic exhaustion, loss of control; EMOTIONAL – depression, anger, fear; and PHYSICAL – physical feelings in fluctuating sequences evaluated between 6 and 10 on the pain scale.
The average duration for this treatment is 4 months for 6 consultations.
The objective of the treatment is to restore the patient’s confidence by improving physical and psychological well-being.
The clinical principle:
The chronic painful patient alternates between despair, fear of never finding a cure (a mental state which may be provoked by the family and medical entourage), anger against a personal history which may have cause the painful syndrome (parental maltreatment or absence, accident, surgical operation), physical exhaustion and hope that there is still the possibility for a cure. It is therefore important to transmit a message of hope and the vision of a treatment which involves the patients with his physical, emotional, psychic resources. Explaining the suffering as an accumulation of stressful factors and the brain as having the possibility of solution, it is proposed to the patient to concentrate on that part of the body which 'speaks’ in the phenomenon of pain. The patient ‘hears’ or ‘feels’ the alternative movement of the Tac/Audioscan machine (Neurotek) while being assured of the physical and psychic well-being during the treatment.
The neuropsychological principle:
The patient’s concentration on the “painful zone” associates sensory, psychic conscious and unconscious memories; these memories treated progressively by the movement of the Tac/Audioscan machine which operates like an internal sweeping to eliminate tensions and to integrate mental, emotional, and physical information by successive channels.
Keywords: Medical Illness Migraines
Accuracy Verified: Yes
106. Ramachandran, V. S. (2005, September). Vestibular stimulation as therapy for bipolar illness, complex regional pain, PTSD, and phantom pain. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Our lab specialized in the study of behavioral/cognitive changes following focal brain lesions. Phenomena were once considered mere curiosities - such as phantom limb, anosognosia and synesthesia - have now become "main stream"
partly as a result of the work done by us and many colleagues throughout the
world. This lecture will focus on disturbances in body image, phantom limbs, anosognosia (denial of paralysis) and somatoparaphrenia (denial of ownership of a limb). A new theory will be advanced to account for these, especially the
latter two in terms of asymmetries between the two hemispheres "coping styles"; the left involved in "Freudian defences" aud the right playing thc role of a "devils advocate" or anomaly detector. The spectrum of normal and abnormal personality styles and behavior emerges from a push-pull antagonism between
these two opposing tendencies. Vestibular stimulation through calorie cold-water
irrigation produces eye movements (nystagmus) and shifts the balance between the two hemispheres during the "orienting" response and produces profound shifts in mood and/or body image. We found that the procedure "de-represses"
apparently repressed memories in patient with denial (anosognosia) and there is
an obvious analogy here with the therapeutic claims of EMDR. The possibility
that bipolar disorder may be based on such alternation between hemispheres was
first proposed by us in 1996 and has received some support. Consequently caloric nystagmus might potentially be useful in treating disorders such as bipolar, post-traumatic stress, complex regional pain type 1, and other neuro-psychiatric disturbances as outlined briefly in my book Phantoms in the Brain.
Keywords: Anosognosia Bipolar Illness Complex Regional Pain Phantom Limb Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PSTD: Somatoparaphrenia Synesthesia Vestibular Stimulation
Accuracy Verified: Yes
107. Gattinara, P. C. (2009). Working with EMDR in chronic incapacitating diseases: The experience of a neuromuscular diseases center. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 169-177. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.3.3.169.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This article examines the use of EMDR in a rehabilitation center to deal with traumatic experiences associated with serious incapacitating disease. Through clinical examples, the author describes the utility and function of EMDR treatment in helping both patients and their families overcome the frightening events related to the worsening of the illness and in helping them cope with feelings of loss and separation. The usefulness of attachment theory for a better comprehension of the dysfunctional interpersonal patterns that can arise between family members is discussed. In addition, the importance of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is explored in helping to facilitate secure attachment relationships between patients and their caregivers, allowing the families to grow closer and more supportive. EMDR appears to offer specific advantages in treating this especially difficult population, affording patients who live with a chronic condition of extreme physical vulnerability a sense of greater control over their own bodies and therefore over their own lives.
Keywords: Attachment Neuromuscular Pathologies Respiratory Crisis Traumatic Events
Accuracy Verified: Yes
108. O'Shea, K., Goeller, J. & Goeller, G. (2010, April). A wounded mind?. Presentation at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This Powerpoint presentation makes use of the Powerpoint Presentation: "From Eye movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing (EMDR):
QEEG’s of PTSD and dementia look alike
(slow wave movement in the occipital
lobe)
James Kowal - 2008 EMDRIA Conference,
Phoenix" to (1)"To ask the question:
Is learning more important
in the treatment of Alzheimer’s
than we’ve thought?"; "(2)To share what I’ve learned:
- about the impact of trauma (chronic illness)
- about the importance of beliefs
- about the role of emotion
- how trauma processing might benefit
those with Alzheimer’s and
their caretakers"; and (3) "What works". [EMDR Editor]
Keywords: Alzheimers Caretakers Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes