Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
EMDR is increasingly being utilized to treat highly challenging clients with a variety of diagnoses including complex PTSD, DESNOS, and a range of dissociative disorders. The dissociative processes commonly described as part of the PTSD spectrum, are also predicted by early attachment difficulties and losses. These clients may present with elements of several disorders (i.e., Borderline PD). Without considerable stabilization work, they may be unable to process information safely. This presentation, through lecture, experiential work and case presentation, will provide clinicians with a model that enables them to provide EMDR treatment effectively with this population. Participants will become familiar with specialized treatment planning that begins with detailed and complex history taking and pays particular attention to an extensive individualized preparation phase. They will learn how and when to integrate ego state work, somatosensory work and disociative treatment strategies in this phase and throughout EMDR protocol work. This systemic work will be understood to help patients resolve internal conflicts, deal with stabilization, affect regulation, triggering, overwhelm, dissociation, and resistance.

Keywords: Challenging Clients  Dissociation  Ego State Therapy  Master Series  Somatosensory Therapy  

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164. Forgash, C. A., & Copeley, M. (2008). Healing the heart of trauma and dissociation with EMDR and ego state therapy. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.

Language: English

Format: Book

Abstract:
"This book pioneers the integration of EMDR with ego state techniques and opens new and exciting vistas for the practitioners of each." --From the foreword by John G. Watkins, PhD, founder of ego state therapy "This is a book about polypsychism and trauma. It offers a number of creative syntheses of EMDR with several models of polypsychism. It also surveys and includes many other models of contemporary trauma theory and treatment techniques. The reader will appreciate its enrichment with case examples and very generous bibliographic material. If you are a therapist who works with patients who have been traumatized, you will want this book in your library." --Claire Frederick, MD, Distinguished Consulting Faculty, Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center "Training in EMDR seems to have spread rapidly among therapists in recent years. In the process, awareness is growing that basic EMDR training may not be adequate to prepare clinicians to effectively treat the many cases of complex trauma and dissociation that are likely to be encountered in general practice. By integrating it with ego state therapy, this book may just serve as a crucial turning point in the development of EMDR by providing a model for productively applying it to the treatment of this important and sizeable clinical population." --Steven N. Gold, PhD, President Elect, APA Division of Trauma The powerful benefits of EMDR in treating PTSD have been solidly validated. In this groundbreaking new work nine master clinicians show how complex PTSD involving dissociation and other challenging diagnoses can be treated safely and effectively. They stress the careful preparation of clients for EMDR and the inclusion of ego state therapy to target the dissociated ego states that arise in response to severe and prolonged trauma. [Springer]

Keywords: Dissociation  Ego State Therapy  

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165. Forgash, C. (2004, June). Healing the heart of trauma: Restoring connections and stability. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Stockholm, Sweden .

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
When trauma victims enter therapy, they generally seek help for symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety. However, additional trauma responses may lead the client to encounter difficulty in dealing with the trauma and also with the trauma and also with relationships in their life. These responses also include the inability to love, nurture and bond with other individuals (even those currently in relationship to victim). These clients often experience feeling internally fragmented, detached, alienated and fearfully isolated. Gathering this information is an important part of history taking and becomes crucial to treatment planning. The aim of this presentation is to help clinicians learn to implement strategies that help traumatized clients to experience reconnection, stability, and then, trauma processing. Integrating ego state strategies with the preparation phase of the EMDR protocol results in a safety/stability focused therapeutic approach necessary for these clients to resolve the sequelae of trauma.
Emphasis is placed on the sequential formulation of guided imaginal and somatosensory exercises (enhanced with DAW) that provide stability for the dissociated aspects of the self unable to cope with symptoms and current stresses. The central work includes the development of an internal Home Base, Workplace, and a positive body resource that compliments the standard safe place/stress reduction work. Stabilizing exercises include constructive avoidance, distancing, grounding, containment as well as affect and dissociative symptom management techniques. When stabilized, client’s access and work with their ego state system to resolve conflicts, develop resources, reconnect and then successfully desensitize and reprocess trauma.
Learning objective include: the importance of including information in the history taking about an inability to love, loss of connections, fragmentation, detachment and alienation; defining the ego state strategies that help such client s successfully process traumas with the EMDR protocol; learning the preparation exercises for managing affect and dissociative symptoms. Participants will select the appropriate interventions to help trauma clients reconnect with dissociated, disconnected parts and employ this sequential method in their practice with traumatized clients.

Keywords: Affect Theory  

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166. Forgash, C. (2005, November). Healing the heart of trauma: Restoring connections and stability. Presentation at the International Society for the Study of Dissociation Fall Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Connection  Stability  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

167. Forgash, C. A. (2004, September). Healing the heart of trauma:  Restoring connections and stability. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Montreal, Quebec Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Trauma victims enter therapy seeking help with the symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety. Additional trauma responses lead the client to encounter difficulty in dealing with trauma as well as with relationships. This can include the inability to love, nurture and bond with other individuals (even those currently in relationship with the victim). Integrating ego state strategies into the preparation phase of the standard protocol results in a safety and stability focused therapeutic approach. The emphasis in this presentation will be on developing interventions that provide stability and reconnection for the aspects of the self unable to cope with symptoms and life stresses and help clients access/work with their ego state system to desensitize and reprocess trauma.

Keywords: Connections  Stability  

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168. Tudor, T. (1994). Healing the heart: EMDR in post-unification MPD therapy. EMDR Network Newsletter, 4(1), 8-9.

Language: English

Format: Newsletter

Abstract: M
ultiple Personality Disorder (MPD) represents the most severe form of the Dissociative Disorders. The predominant symptoms are disturbances in the normally integrative functions of identity and memory (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). There has been an explosion of interest in the disorder since about 1984 Putnam, 1989; Ross, 1989), with many articles focusing upon phenomena, diagnosis, and treatment. The treatment articles have focused primarily upon thechallengingissues that have to be dealt with prior to the eventual unification ofthe mind, as represented by the fusions of the various alter personalities. Relatively little has been written about the post-unification phase of treatment, except that treatment does not end with unification (Kluft, 1988).

Keywords: Post-Unification MPD Therapy  

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169. Herbert, C. (2004, February). Healing the inner child - EMDR imagery re-scripting technique with complex trauma clients. Presentation at the 2nd annual Conference of the EMDR UK & Ireland Association, Birmingham, UK.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Neuropsychological findings indicate that affect regulation is learned through secure attachment during the first year of an infant's life (Siegel, 1999; Schore, 1994, 1996). Poor affect regulation is one of the main indicators of clients diagnosed with Personality Disorders and those having experienced early life trauma, e.g. CSA or other abuse. Hence, one of the aims of a successful treatment outcome is healthy affect control. Yet, few therapeutic approaches for Personality Disorder or Complex Trauma currently focus ont the quality and re-building of such clients' early attachment relationships. Herbert (2002, 2003) describes a therapeutic framework, utilizing both EMDR and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) technqiues for working with complex client problems, that incorporates an assessment of the quality of early attachment relationships and, based on this, various therapeutic methods, such as imaginal re-nurtuing, which aid clients to re-script and repair ruptures in clients' experiences of their early attachment relationships. Clinical practice indicates that through the use of these techniques, clients with previously poor affect control and functionally disrupted lives, can learn to build a more secure and functionally positive sense of Self with healthy mechanisms of affect regulation. a) The learning objectives for this presentation are to introduce participatns to 1. the concept of attachment and its role ind determining affect control, 2. a therapeutic framework for working with clients with complex problems, and 3, clinicial technqiues that hep repair deficits in early attachment relationships to allow cients build healthy mechanisms of affect control.

Keywords: Complex Trauma  Personality Disorders  Re-Scripting  

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170. Adler-Tapia, R. (2013, January). Healing the origins of trauma: Eye movement desenitization and reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy for children exposed to violence and abuse. Presentation at the 27th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Children, Violence  

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171. Adler-Tapia, R., & Settle, C. (2009). Healing the origins of trauma: An introduction to EMDR in psychotherapy with children and adolescents. In A. Rubin & D. W. Springer (Eds.) Treatment of traumatized adults and children - Clinician's guide to evidence-based practice series (pp. 349-418). New York, NY: Wiley.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
What if the brain had a similar mechanism for healing psychological injuries as the body does, just like a finger can heal a cut? Imagine tapping into that healing process in the brain and helping a child who witnessed her brother accidentally killed by a school bus, who then developed a school phobia, be able to return to school and eliminate her depression. What if you could help a foster child with a history of severe and chronic abuse, reduce his disruptive symptoms within a 9-month period so that he could stabilize and be adopted? Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be used in psychotherapy to help children heal from stressful experiences of both traumatic and developmental origins. And, while EMDR is not a magic wand, it is remarkable in its efficiency in reducing or eliminating significant mental health symptoms and healing the origins of trauma. This chapter is written for clinicians who have had little or no exposure to the EMDR treatment methodology or for those who may have wondered what it is and how it works. The goal of this chapter is to summarize the use of EMDR with children with case presentations woven through the steps of the EMDR protocol. As a potential paradigm shift for child and adolescent therapists who have been trained in child development and play therapy, this chapter will not only explain why EMDR with children and adolescents makes sense, but why EMDR is the treatment of choice for many children presenting with symptoms of trauma. The experienced child therapist will also learn how child development, play therapy, and other child-focused therapies can be integrated to overall case conceptualization with the eight phases of the EMDR protocol. Initially, this chapter provides a brief description of EMDR. While Chapter 5 covered EMDR with adult clients, this chapter will focus on translating the EMDR protocol into child language from a developmentally grounded perspective for use with child clients. Given that focus, this chapter will minimize coverage of generic EMDR content that was already covered in Chapter 5. However, some overlap is inescapable. For example, like Chapter 5, this chapter will address the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theory that underlies the eight phases of the EMDR treatment protocol. This chapter also includes a brief theoretical overview of trauma and the impact on neurodevelopment as it guides psychotherapy. With a detailed explanation of the description, purpose, and concepts of each phase of the EMDR protocol, this chapter describes the clinical implications and procedural considerations for effectively using EMDR with children through each phase of the protocol. The chapter concludes with information for clinicians to learn how to get basic training in EMDR and advanced training in using EMDR with children. Integrated throughout this chapter are practical applications for successfully using EMDR in psychotherapy with children in order to heal the origins of trauma. With this introduction to EMDR, the reader should note that throughout this chapter, the terms client and child are often interchanged, and any reference to a child includes children and adolescents unless otherwise noted. Finally, the terms parent and caregiver refer to the child's primary caregiver. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords: Adolescents  Children  

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172. Brokaw, N. S. (2006, March 20). Healing the pain:  Counselor, minister helps people help themselves. Bloomington, IL:  Pantagraph, Main, Money C1.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
Over that time, Mather has explored new counseling techniques, particularly as insurance companies and other financial constraints continue to demand faster results. Whether Mather is using hypnosis, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), thought field therapy (TFT), biofeedback, self-psychology, good old talk therapy or something else, his goal is the same - to help patients lead better lives.

Keywords: Overview  General  Bloomington, IL  

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173. Maltz, W. (1995, June). Healing the sexual problems caused by sexual abuse. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Sexual abuse is abuse to a person's sexuality. It can seriously harm the development of healthy sexual attitudes, self-concept, and behavior. In particular, survivors are often troubled by a variety of sexual problems, such as, fear and avoidance of sex, approaching sex as an obligation, automatic negative reactions to touch, difficulty becoming aroused or feeling sensation, emotional detachment during sex, disturbing sexual thoughts and fantasies, compulsive sexual behaviors, difficulty with intimate partners, and sexual functioning concerns. EMDR is a technique which can effect significant changes in cognition, sensation, and emotional experience. It can be a powerful tool to help survivors reprocess traumatic material blocking healthy sexual experience. But because sex is often an extremely loaded issue for survivors, and EMDR is seen as technique in which the therapist "does something" to the client, precautions must be taken to avoid negative, retraumatizing reactions and increase positive results. Due to the high potential for negative transference in sex therapy with survivors, the therapist must present the EMDR technique in a style which values client safety and empowerment. This can involve associating the techque with safe images and prior positive experiences, developing relaxation and containment skills, and modifying the physical aspects associated with the technique. There are a variety of sexual concerns which respond well to EMDR intervention. EMDR can be used to help replace old negative messages about sex with new messages which view sex as based on consent, equality, respect and safety. Sexual self-concept can be improved as survivors undo irrational belief systems which blame their sexuality and/or sexual parts for having caused the abuse. EMDR can help introduce new experiences of self-forgiveness and self-acceptance. EMDR can also help desensitize particular objects, sexual settings, types of touch, and associations to the intimate partner which trigger negative reactions. Therapists who focus on sexual healing need to be familiar with a variety of sexual healing techniques. These include the sexual response cycle exercise, relearning touch exercises, techniques for healing unwanted sexual fantasies, and techniques for improving sexual functioning. Therapists can use EMDR to help survivors work through blocks and impasses encountered with the techniques.

Keywords: Sexual Abuse  Sexual Issues  

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174. Laliotis, D. (2009). Healing the wounds of attachment: An EMDR relational approach. In A. Bloomgarden & R. B. Mennuti (Eds). (2009). Psychotherapist revealed: Therapists speak about self-disclosure in psychotherapy. (pp. 151-162). New York, NY, US: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. xviii, 324 pp..

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
In this chapter the author describes the use of self-disclosure during eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy with a patient, Melina, who had a poor sense of self and a fear of abandonment. As an EMDR therapist with a psychodynamic, object relations background, the author describes how she explores with Melina how her early experiences as a child informed how she felt about herself as a person and how she relates to family and friends as well as her intimates. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords: Attachment  Early Childhood Experiences Psychotherapy  Relational Approach  Self-Disclosure  

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175. Tehrani, N. (2002, December). Healing the wounds of the mind. The Psychologist, 15(12), 598-599.

Language: English

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
A world the terrorist attacks of the 11 September 2001 faced a new atrocity on 12 October. About 200 people were killed and more than 300 injured when a bomb exploded in a Bali nightclub.

Keywords: Bali  Trauma  

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176. Herbert, C. (2003, May). Healing the “inner child” – EMDR imagery rescripting techniques with complex trauma clients. In Attachment and complex trauma. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Rome, Italy.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
EMDR-based imagery re-scripting techniques with a modified concept of Cognitive Schema Modes (Young, 1999). Based on clinical case examples, the use of imagery techniques, which draw on all sensory modalities (involving cognitive, emotional and somatic systems) during the auditory application of EMDR will be described, to help complex trauma clients firstly approach and recognize and subsequently attach to and nurture the image of their own “inner child”. Rather than establishing a sense of unrealistic dependency on the therapist by integrating him or her as the sole nurturer, clients are encouraged to develop an image of their own ‘healthy adult’, who can learn to take on the role of internal re-nurturing, protection and healing of the ‘inner child’. Techniques for overcoming blockages between a client’s ‘healthy adult’ and their ‘inner child’ representations are described. It is proposed that differentiating between ‘child’ and ‘adult’ modes and tuning into these through deep-level EMDR processing, allows clients to re-connect to feelings associated with their earlier experiences of helplessness and dependency during childhood, which can now be re-experienced within a safe and nurturing context. It is suggested that this will allow higher order brain systems, such as the hippocampus, to remain active and therefore enable cognitive and structural re-organization of the stored material in the brain and body cells. Once a positive attachment bond between a client’s internalised ‘inner child’ and ‘healthy adult’ modes has been achieved this can then be utilized further during direct trauma processing work. It is argued that healing of the ‘inner child’ enables healing of the adult client so that a more positive and secure sense of self can be achieved.

Keywords: Attachment Theory  Complex PTSD  Imagery  Inner Child  Rescripting  Symposium  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

177. Rogers, M. (2001, January 24). Healing through the windows of the soul. Sante Fe, NM:  The Sante Fe New Mexican, E-3.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
The therapy technique, called eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing, is an innovative method of therapy for anyone who has experienced a trauma of any kind, Stark said. EMDR can be used to treat victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, criminal violence, combat and natural disasters. It has even been used to treat people with personality disorders, such as schizophrenia.

Keywords: General  Overview  Sante Fe  

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178. Bayliss, S. (2010, April). Healing trauma with eye movement integration - with reference to victims of controlling and abusive relationships. Presentation at the 2nd Bi-Annual International European Society for Trauma and Dissociation Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Abuse  Relationships  

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179. Solomon, M. F., & Siegel, D. J. (2003). Healing trauma: Attachment, mind, body, and brain. New York: W. W. Norton.

Language: English

Format: Book

Abstract:
This book examines the following crucial issues: (1) how life experiences influence the maturation of the brain and mind in achieving mental health; (2) the central role of emotion in the functioning of healthy minds, brains, and relationships; (3) the importance of the body in influencing the nature of the mind and subjective experience; and (4) the impact of both positive and traumatic experiences on the development of coherent functioning, interpersonal relatedness, and the emergence of mental disturbance. [Text, p. xiv]TOPICS TREATED: An interpersonal neurobiology of psychotherapy: the developing mind and the resolution of trauma; Unresolved states regarding loss or abuse can have "second-generation" effects: disorganization, role inversion, and frightening ideation in the offspring of traumatized, non-maltreating parents; Early relational trauma, disorganized attachment, and the development of a predisposition to violence; PTSD and the nature of trauma; EMDR and information processing in psychotherapy treatment: personal development and global implications; Dyadic regulation and experiential work with emotion and relatedness in trauma and disorganized attachment; A clinical model for the comprehensive treatment of trauma using an affect experiencing-attachment theory approach; Connection, disruption, repair: treating the effects of attachment trauma on intimate relationships. [Pilots]

Keywords: Attachment Behavior  Psychotherapy  Stressors  Survivors  

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180. Steele, S. L. (2003). Healing trauma:  Creating a theoretical structure for nonverbal and expressive therapies in the treatment of trauma. Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. AAT 3093612.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
Expressive and nonverbal therapies are increasingly being used in the treatment of trauma. This paper provides a theoretical structure that explains the mechanisms of therapeutic action so that empirical investigations can be conducted to determine the effectiveness of these modalities. Trauma, PTSD, memory, dissociation, alexithymia, and somatization are discussed. Donnel B. Stern's conceptualization of unformulated experience and David Kreuger's discussion of the body self and psychological self are explored and integrated with the neuropsychological research of Bessel A. van der Kolk and others. Finally, these concepts and research findings are integrated with expressive and nonverbal treatment approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Dance/Movement and Voice Movement therapies. [Author Abstract]

Keywords: Alexithymia  Body Psychotherapy  Cognitive Processes  Dance Therapy  Dissociative Disorders  Expressive Psychotherapy  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Psychotherapeutic Processes  PTSD  Stressors  Somatic Symptoms  

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181. Armstrong, M. (1998, March). Healing traumatic wounds from childhood. The Focusing Connection, 15(2).

Language: English

Format: Journal

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We are just beginning to understand that psychological trauma from emotional, physical and sexual abuse in childhood is epidemic in our society. We know the extent of the problem, and that trauma is trauma, no matter how it happens. For example, a child living in an anger-filled or incestuous home may have all the signs and symptoms of the traumatized Vietnam veteran. We know too that the cause of the lasting distress may be largely physical, resulting from permanently altered neurology and biochemisty.

Keywords: Childhood Sexual Abuse  

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182. Burne, J. (2004). Healing without Freud or prozac. London, England:  The Independent.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
Where do you get the blues? Most people would say in the head. That's where we look for mental problems. Depression, anxiety, distress are all the result of brain chemistry going wrong - not enough serotonin, for example. And that's why we treat them with talking therapies and "serotonin reuptake inhibitors" such as Prozac.

Keywords: General  London  Overview  

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183. Capps, F. (2005). Healing wounds of substance abuse related trauma using EMDR in couples counseling. Presentation at the CEDER Conference, TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Couples Counselling  Couples Therapy  Substance Abuse  

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184. Treadway, D. C. (2008, September). The heart of loving: A new model of couples therapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Phoenix, AZ.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Dr. Treadway’s new model of organizing couples therapy helps the clients design their own treatment plan. This workshop will show how couples choose whether to work on making changes in the here and now, focus on healing from the wounds of their past, or work through their trauma history from their family FRIDAY of origin. Once couples choose whether to focus on the present or the past, this model then has a variety of additional choices for a couple to explore. Couples might decide to work on communications or behavior changes, problem solving or sexual intimacy. And since many of the couples’ issues stem from trauma in their respective childhoods or earlier in their relationship, Dr. Treadway will demonstrate how he explores the healing possibilities of utilizing EMDR adjunctively or independently. This workshop will particularly address ways couples can learn to be intimate and sexual, despite their inevitable tensions and trauma history. Participants will learn practical techniques and exercises for helping couples talk honestly about their sexual preferences and differences, be more playful with each other, and design their own solutions to sexual impasses. Dr. Treadway will also explore how couples can rekindle romance and bring spirituality into their erotic life together.

Keywords: Couples Therapy  

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185. de Jongh, A., & ten Broeke, E. (2005, November). Het EMDR protocol: werk in uitvoerig [The EMDR protocol: A work in progress). Presentatie aan de eerste congres van de Vereniging EMDR Nederland, Ede, The Netherlands.

Language: Dutch

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Sinds de introductie van EMDR heeft het basis-protocol veel veranderingen doorgemaakt, zowel in de Verenigde Staten als daarbuiten. Voor een deel waren dat min of meer cosmetische aanpassingen, maar verscheidene aanpassingen zijn ingegeven door culturele, conceptueel-inhoudelijke of technische overwegingen. Een deel van de aanpassingen zijn afkomstig van Shapiro zelf, een ander deel is voortgekomen uit ervaringen in de praktijk. De afgelopen jaren is met name sprake geweest van tekstuele aanpassingen die er op gericht zijn de lastigste stukken in het EMDR-protocol (bijvoorbeeld de vraag: “Welke uitspraak over u zelf past daar het beste bij?”) te vereenvoudigen en (vooral) sneller en doelgerichter te komen tot - wat wij graag noemen - 'scherpstellen'.
Deze workshop is bedoeld voor iedereen die de afgelopen 3 jaar geen oficiele EMDR (basis of vervolg) opleiding heeft gevolgd. Stilgestaan wordt bij de doelstelling, de structuur en (vooral) de actuele, exacte formuleringen in het EMDR-protocol van 2005. Telkens zal worden aangegeven wat de achtergrond van de doorgevoerde aanpassingen is. De verwachting is dat het huidige protocol zich soepeler laat toepassen in de therapeutische praktijk. En dat is goed voor zowel therapeuten als patiënten.

Since the introduction of the basic EMDR protocol made many changes, both in the United States and abroad. In part, some were more or less cosmetic changes, but modifications are motivated by several cultural, conceptual, technical or substantive considerations. Some of the changes come from Shapiro herself, somechanges arose from practical experience. In recent years there has been some particular textual changes at AIM. The most difficult pieces in the EMDR protocol (e.g. the question: "Which statement best fits with yourself about you?") To simplifying and (especially) faster and targeted to achieve - what we like to call it - 'Focus'.
This workshop is for anyone over the past three years of no company EMDR Approved (or basic) education followed. Stood is the objectifying, structuring and (Especially) the current, exact genesis of the EMDR protocol or 2005. Each will be given the background to the adjustments is. The expectation is that the current protocol allows more flexible use in therapeutic practice. And that's good for bone healing therapists and patients.

Keywords: Standard Protocol  

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186. van Loey, C. & Assante, S. (2011). Hypnose, EMDR, EFT -les nouveaux chemins de la guérison : soigner le corps et le psychisme par les thérapies du mouvement et de la representation [Hypnosis, EMDR, EFT-new ways of healing: healing the body and psyche in therapy movement and representation]. Escalquens : Dangles édition, ; ISBN: 9782703309000 (br) 2703309007 (br) .

Language: French

Format: Book

Abstract:
Le traumatisme est un phénomène d’arrêt sur image qui nous empêche d’habiter notre propre existence. Le sujet ne peut se réaliser pleinement car il est sans arrêt confronté à une résurgence de son passé qui l’empêche de vivre l’instant présent. Dès lors, les thérapies verbales, comme la psychanalyse restent impuissantes et ne permettent pas de produire l’impulsion nécessaire à la restitution d’un vécu authentique et plein de promesses à venir. Le sujet reste alors prisonnier de son passé, et par conséquent ne peut pas dépasser l’impact dévastateur produit par le traumatisme et cela quelque en soit l’intensité. Avec pertinence, Corinne Van Loey défend l’idée que seules les thérapies de la représentation et du mouvement nous permettent de gommer ces instants où la sidération a fait place à l’action. Elle nous propose donc de renouer le fil du temps, de réactualiser les gestes laissés en suspens en permettant leurs achèvements nécessaires. Bref, de retrouver-enfin- cette complémentarité entre corps et esprit que le traumatisme avait fait éclater. S’appuyant sur de nombreuses années de pratique, ainsi que sur les travaux les plus récents en sciences cognitives l’auteur aborde de manière détaillée et progressive tous les éléments constitutifs du traumatisme et du processus de guérison. La lecture de cet ouvrage accessible à tous, apportera les éclairages nécessaires à la compréhension de ces nouveaux chemins de guérison que sont l’HYPNOSE, l’EMDR et l’EFT.

Trauma is a picture off phenomenon that prevents us from living our own lives. The subject can not be fully realized because it is constantly facing a resurgence of his past that prevents him from living in the moment. Therefore, verbal therapies, such as psychoanalysis remain powerless and do not produce the necessary impetus for the restoration of an authentic and full of promise coming through. The subject is then a prisoner of his past, and therefore can not exceed the devastating impact caused by trauma and that in some of the intensity. With relevance, Corinne Van Loey argues that only therapies representation and movement allow us to erase those moments when the stunning gave way to action. It therefore proposes to renew over time, update actions in abeyance for their completions necessary. In short, to find-last-complementarity between mind and body that the trauma had burst. Based on many years of practice, as well as the most recent work in cognitive science the author discusses in detail all the progressive elements of trauma and healing process. Reading this book accessible to all, provide the necessary clarifications to the understanding of these new ways of healing are Hypnosis, EMDR and EFT

Keywords: EFT  Hpynosis  

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187. Gerge, A. (2005). Hypnosis and EMDR - Two siblings from the tree of healing - Rivalry or cooperation?. Hypnos, 32(3), 132-138.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
No abstract available.

Keywords: Cooperation  Hypnosis  Rivalry  Siblings  

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188. Lansing, K. (2004, November). Images of healing: SPECT images of PTSD and recovery in police officers. Preconference presentation at the 20th annual meeting of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, New Orleans, LA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The effects of “lethal contact” (i.e., close range firefights) in both the military and law enforcement populations can render long-standing psychological impairment. In this study we evaluated the effectiveness and physiological effects of EMDR in police officers involved with on-duty shootings who had delayed PTSD. Method: Six police officers involved with on-duty shootings and subsequent delayed-onset PTSD were evaluated with standard measures, the Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale and high-resolution brain SPECT imaging, before and after treatment. Results: All police officers showed clinical improvement and marked reductions in the PDS (mean reduction from scores of 43.2 pre EMDR to 5.2 post EMDR). In addition, there were decreases in the left and right occipital lobe, left parietal lobe and right precentral frontal lobe, as well as significant increased perfusion (>0.001) in the left inferior frontal gyrus. Conclusions: In our study EMDR was an effective treatment for PTSD in this police officer group, showing both clinical and brain imaging changes. This multimedia presentation integrates selected case reviews including the dispatch recordings of the officer’s actual shooting incident/s, follow-up “check-in” messages documenting the officer’s reactions upon return to duty as well as pre- and post-treatment brain images. Brief selections of video also are used to further illustrate key principals. Clinical methodologies that were used with this group of subjects also will be discussed. Participant Alert: EMDR is a stepwise protocol designed to facilitate the reexperiencing of “trauma based” memories in order to assist the client in reformatting them into a non-disturbing / more “normalized” memory. During this protocol highly charged/upsetting images, feelings or experiences can arise for the client.

Keywords: Police Officers  SPECT  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

189. Flemke, K., & Protinsky, H. (2001, December). Imago dialogues: Treatment enhancement with EMDR. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 12(4), 1-14. doi:10.1300/J085v12n04_01.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
The goal of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is to have a healing connection form within the couple relationship. Some tools for achieving such connection include the Couples-Dialogue and the Parent-Child Dialogue. Despite the effectiveness of these interventions, it seems that some past childhood hurts and traumas remain unprocessed within the brain of certain individuals, thus inhibiting intimacy. By implementing Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in tandem with IRT, clients who are stuck within these communication enhancement exercises are often able to establish a healing connection, thus further repairing past childhood wounds. Case studies have been included to illustrate the effectiveness of such integration.

Keywords: Childhood  Childhood Development  Conversation  Couples-Dialogue  Couples Relationships  Couples Therapy  Emotional Trauma  Healing connection  Imago Relationship Therapy  Interventions  Intimacy  Marital Relations  Parent Child Communication  Parent-Child Dialogue  Psychotherapeutic Techniques  Relationship Therapy  Trauma  

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190. Flemke, K., & Protinsky, H. (2003). Imago dialogues: Treatment enhancement with EMDR. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 14(2), 31-45. doi:10.1300/J085v14n02_03 .

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
The goal of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is to have a healing connection form within the couple relationship. Some tools for achieving such connection include the Couples-dialogue and the Parent-Child dialogue. Despite the effectiveness of these interventions, it seems that some past childhood hurts and traumas remain unprocessed within the brain of certain individuals, thus inhibiting intimacy. By implementing Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in tandem with IRT, clients who are stuck within these communication enhancement exercises are often able to establish a healing connection, thus further repairing past childhood wounds. Case studies have been included to illustrate the effectiveness of such integration.

Keywords: Child Dialogue  Childhood  Childhood Development  Conversation  Couples-Dialogue  Couple Relationships  Couples Therapy  Emotional Trauma  Healing Connection  Imago Relationship Therapy  Intimacy  Marital Relations  Parent Child Communication  Parent-Child Interventions  Psychotherapeutic Techniques  Relationship Therapy  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

191. Klaus, P. (2005, September). The impact of childhood sexual abuse on childbearing:  EMDR and other therapeutic interventions. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Childhood abuse memories can be activated at significant developmental periods or at stressful life events. Childbearing is especially vulnerable due perhaps to uncontrollable factors such as rapid changes in the woman's body, uncertainty and pain of labor, numerous invasive procedures, coping with medical professionals who are strangers with authority and power, and responsibility for a tiny, dependent infant. Participants will identify symptoms that may be exhibited during childbearing, recognize specific triggers that activate abuse memories and interfere with birth or parenting, and learn how to incorporate EMDR with specific interventions to help survivors reduce fears, minimize htrggers, promote healing and bonding.

Keywords: Child Bearing  Sexual Abuse  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

192. Handberg, H. H. (2007, June). Implications of "unity of duality" Tibetan psychology and philosophy in regard to psychotherapy and personal development and its correlations to EMDR. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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In the Tibetan psychology and philosophy, the understanding that what we identify as the object does not exist as such independently of the experiencing subject is – at all levels of mind – essential. The subject perceives the object at a conceptual, feeling and sense level. In other words, as individuals we create the object at these three levels, and it becomes an integral part of our reality experience.
Tibetan Psychology has as it basis an understanding of the nature and functioning of the mind in its many different states of experiences. However, it does not see the mind-experience as an isolated phenomenon. It sees the body and mind as mutually interdependent and interdetermining on all levels – from both an ordinary level of body and mind to the basic energy level. The former is characteristic by an experience of great separation, and the latter by the experience of the inseparability of the body/mind.
In accordance with Tibetan metaphysics matter emerges from four basic “energy origins,” such that energy is seen as both the basis of matter, and is continuously pervading matter. From the energy resource all forms of existence arise and return again in a continuous movement of birth, existence and death, taking places every instant of time. It is because of the relationship of subject and object that we can change our object-experience, as well as our experience of the world and of the situations which arise in it.
Tibetan psychology maintains in this respect that the notion of self or self-identity is the core around which psychological patterns and the reality of the individual develop. The transformation process of an adequate self-identity into a healthier an less artificial identity takes the adept or client through the following process of change: (1) from a solid form level of the problematic subject/object experience, (2) to an energy level, taking us beyond the artificial identity and connect experience of reality, and (23) back into a new creation o the form level, into a new an more genuine experience of oneself and reality. Thus, when applying the insight of this basic interrelatedness of body and mind, subject and object and energy and matter – Unity in Duality – the experience of self-identity and that of the object undergoes a change, and the former problematic subject/object is transcended. The Tibetan self-development methods and the Tibetan psychotherapeutic methods, which Tarab Tulku has developed, deal essentially with healing and strengthening of the self-feeling and refining the self-reference/self-identity. It gives the theoretical analysis for changing the experience of self and the surroundings – of changing the approximation of reality – and it offers adequate psychotherapeutic as wall as self-development methods for its attainment. All in the Tibetan psychology and psychotherapy gives a new and valuable perspective, foundation and method supplementing and enriching Western Psychology in general and EMDR in particular.

Keywords: Poster  Tibet  Unity of Duality  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

193. Twombly, J. H. (2000). Incorporating EMDR and EMDR adaptations into the treatment of clients with dissociative identity disorder. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 1(2), 61-81. doi:10.1300/J229v01n02_05.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
This paper offers ways to incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Uses of EMDR detailed can be applied to Dissociative Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (DDNOS) and ego state work. EMDR is a therapeutic method using alternating bilateral stimulation (ABS) that integrates traumatic memories with adaptive reasoning and the patient's own resources, resulting in accelerated information processing and healing. DID is a complex disorder suffered by clients who have often experienced multiple childhood traumas. They live with what Kluft terms a "multiple reality disorder," and describes as living in "...several parallel but incompletely over-lapping constructions of the world and of life experience." An asset with EMDR is that it can accelerate the treatment process. A liability is that its incorrect use can accelerate decompensation for fragile clients, e.g., those with complex trauma histories or DID. This paper offers suggested uses of EMDR and EMDR adaptations to facilitate learning, intervene in multiple reality disorder, decrease some negative transferences, and to provide a protective format for processing traumatic material. [Author Abstract]

Keywords: Dissociative Identity Disorder  Psychotherapeutic Processes  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

194. Botkin, A. L., & Hogan, R. C. (2005). Induced after-death communication: A new therapy for healing grief and trauma. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing Co.

Language: English

Format: Book

Abstract:
"Relates the story of how Dr. Botkin, while using a variation of EMDR therapy, discovered a new therapy for helping patients permanently overcome grief and trauma. Dr. Botkin used this therapy primarily with Vietnam War veterans in his work at a VA hospital"--Provided by publisher.

Keywords: After Death Communication  Hospitals  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Psychic Trauma  PTSD  Trauma  Treatment  Vietnam War Veterans  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

195. Rossi, E. L. (1999, June). Innovative approaches to optimizing healing and human potentials:  The expanding role of EMDR in psychotherapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Participants will: 1) be able to describe three innovative approaches to mind-body therapy; and 2) be able to practice the facilitation of the four stage creative process in psychotherapy.

Keywords: Mind-Body Therapy  

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196. Servan-Schreiber, D. (2004). The instinct to heal:  Curing stress, anxiety, and depression without drugs and without talk therapy - [Guérir le stress, l'anxiété et la dépression sans médicaments ni psychanalyse]. Emmaus, PA: Rodale.

Language: English

Format: Book

Abstract:
The seven natural treatment approaches that the author describes in this book all capitalize on the mind and brain's own healing mechanisms for recovering from depression, anxiety, and stress. All seven methods have been researched and studies documenting their benefits have been published in prestigious scientific journals. Because the mechanisms through which they operate remain poorly understood, these methods have remained largely excluded from the mainstream of medicine and psychiatry. The natural methods of treatment that are presented directly impact the emotional brain, almost entirely short-circuiting language. Although many such methods are being proposed today, in the author's clinical practice, and in this book, he has selected only those that have received enough scientific attention to make him comfortable in using them with patients and in recommending them to his colleagues. Each of the following chapters presents one of these approaches, illustrated by the stories of patients whose lives have been transformed by their experience. He also tries to show the degree to which each method has been scientifically evaluated. Some of the very recent methods include "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing" (better known as EMDR), or heart rate coherence training, or even the synchronization of chronobiological rhythms with artificial dawn (which should replace the alarm clock). Other approaches, like acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, emotional communication, and cultivating your connection to something larger than yourself, stem from age-old traditions, though new scientific data are giving them a renewed importance. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved). Available in English and French.

Keywords: Anxiety  Brain  Depression  Emotional Brain  Emotions  Heart Rate  Heart Rate Coherence Training  Major Depression  Natural Treatment Approaches  Neuropsychology  Psychotherapeutic Techniques  Stress    

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197. Potexki, A. K. (2012, Novembro). Integração da dimensão espiritual na cura do trauma [Integration of the spiritual dimension in healing trauma]. In temas diversos. Apresentação no II Congresso Brasileiro de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.

Language: Portuguese

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Objetivo: Apresentar situações que sugerem que um trauma afeta a dimensão espiritual e, uma vez reintegrada, colabora com a cura do trauma. David Grand, diz que o EMDR integra corpo, mente, pensamento, emoção e espírito. Então, as interconexões entre essas partes voltam a acontecer. Sabe-se que alguns traumas estão ligados a pensamentos referentes a Deus, como: “Deus me abandonou”; “Deus me castigou”. A sensação de “abandono por Deus”, causa um profundo sofrimento à pessoa, Bessel Van Der Kolk, evidencia aquilo que ele denomina God-Forsaken (sensação de abandono por parte de Deus, solidão; não se acredita mais em nada, há falta de significado para a vida). Um paciente, violentado na infância, durante a sessão disse: “Eu tenho mágoa de Deus ... Deus esta olhando e não está fazendo nada!... Abandono de Deus... isso me corroía... Eu estendia o bracinho, mas não havia ninguém...Deus não estava lá!” Certa paciente veio com um histórico de agressão física por parte do marido. No decorrer da sessão, foi se lembrando dos piores episódios. A pior surra foi quando estava grávida. Ao longo das sessões foi possível perceber que as frases a respeito de Deus afetaram diretamente sentimentos, emoções, relacionamentos, enfim, a vida como um todo. No momento em que o paciente reprocessa essas frases a cura acontece.

Objective: To present situations that suggest that trauma affects the spiritual dimension and once reinstated, collaborates with the healing of trauma. David Grand, says the EMDR integrates body, mind, thought, emotion and spirit. So, the interconnections between these parties happen again. It is known that some traumas are linked to thoughts concerning God as "God forsaken me", "God punished me." The feeling of "abandonment by God," cause deep suffering to the person, Bessel van der Kolk, highlights what he calls God-Forsaken (feeling of abandonment by God, loneliness, no longer believe in anything, there is a lack of meaning to life). A patient abused in childhood, during the session said: "I have hurt God ... God is watching and not doing anything! ... Abandonment of God ... it gnawed me ... I stretched a little arm, but there was nobody ... God was not there! "One patient came with a history of physical abuse by her husband. During the session, was remembering the worst episodes. The worst spanking was when I was pregnant. Throughout the sessions was possible to see that the phrases about God directly affected feelings, emotions, relationships, finally, life as a whole. At the time the patient reprocesses these phrases healing occurs.

Keywords: Integration of the Spiritual Dimension  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

198. Parnell, L. (2012, June). Integrating an attachment repair orientation into EMDR treatment for clients with relational trauma [EMDR centrado en el apego: Curar el trauma relacional]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Attachment-­‐focused EMDR is a new model of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) developed over a period of nineteen years by psychologist and EMDR trainer Dr. Laurel Parnell that adapts this powerful and effective trauma therapy to the needs of clients with attachment wounds. In this workshop you will learn how the standard EMDR protocol can be modified so that it flows more easily, supports client safety, maintains the therapeutic connection and enhances attunement. Attachment-­‐focused EMDR is client-­‐centered and emphasizes a reparative therapeutic relationship, using a combination of Resource Tapping (Parnell, 2008) to strengthen clients, EMDR to process traumas and talk therapy to help integrate the information from the EMDR sessions and to provide healing from therapist-­‐client interaction. In this workshop Dr. Parnell will present the five basic principles of Attachment-­‐ Focused EMDR and how they are implemented in the treatment of traumatized clients with attachment wounds. Case material and video clips of sessions will be used to illustrate key points.

El EMDR centrado en el apego es un nuevo modelo de EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) desarrollado a lo largo de diecinueve años por la psicóloga y formadora de EMDR Dra. Laurel Parnell y que adapta esta terapia de trauma potente y efectiva a las necesidades de clientes que sufren heridas de apego. En este taller, se aprenderá cómo se puede modificar el protocolo de EMDR de tal forma que fluye con mayor facilidad, apoya la seguridad del cliente, mantiene la conexión terapéutica y mejora la sintonía (attunement). Attachment-­‐focused EMDR se centra en el cliente y refuerza una relación terapéutica reparadora, con una combinación de Recursos de Tapping (Resource Tapping) (Parnell, 2008) para fortalecer a los clientes, EMDR para procesar los traumas y “talk therapy” (terapia hablada) para contribuir a integrar la información de las sesiones de EMDR y para proporcionar la curación derivada de la interacción entre terapeuta y el cliente. En este taller, la Dra. Parnell presentará los cinco principios básicos de Attachment-­‐Focused EMDR y cómo se implementan en el tratamiento de clientes traumatizados y con heridas de apego. Se presentará material sobre los casos y vídeos de las sesiones para ilustrar los puntos más importantes.

Keywords: Attachment Repair  Relational Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

199. D'Hooghe, D. (2012, June). Integrating attachment theory and the AIP model in working with early childhood trauma in an attachment relationship [La integración de la teoría del apego y el modelo AIP al trabajar sobre el trauma infantil precoz dentro de una relación de apego]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In this presentation I would emphasize the relationship between attachment, trauma and the development of the AMN (adaptive memory network). From a psychobiological point of view, we understand that early relational experiences shape brain growth and organization and that the major environmental influence on the development of the brain is the attachment relationship. Reductions in brain volume and dysfunctional memory networks following traumatic experiences in early childhood are documented. When there is a distressing incident, it may become stored in state-­‐specific form, unable to connect with other memory networks that hold adaptive information. The research of the neurobiology of the social brain and the mirror neuron system let us assume that the AMN is developing in the presence of an attuned caretaker. Healing traumatic memories is relational and procedural. I use EMDR within the Phase-­‐ model of trauma-­‐informed treatment. During the preparation phase (phase 1 and 2 EMDR protocol) I would like to stress the importance of: • evaluating the attachment pattern of the child. It affects how the child relates to the therapist. Establishing a healing therapeutic relationship is a goal of phase 2. • the activation of networks containing adaptive information and positive memories • increasing coping abilities, self-­‐efficacy and sense of mastery. That may result in reduction of the fear responses and enabling changes in the meaning of the experiences, and a new memory can be formed.

En esta presentación, queremos enfatizar la relación que existe entre apego, trauma y desarrollo de la red adaptativa de memoria (AMN). Desde un punto de vista psicológico, entendemos que una temprana experiencia relacional forma el cerebro y hace crecer la organización y consideramos que la principal influencia ambiental del desarrollo del cerebro es la relación de apego. Las reducciones en el tamaño del volumen del cerebro y las redes de memoria disfuncionales seguidas de experiencias traumáticas en la infancia están documentadas. Cuando existe un evento vital estresante, puede ser almacenado en una forma específica de estado, impidiendo conectar con otras redes de memoria que retienen la información adaptativa. La investigación de la neurobiología del cerebro social y el sistema de neuronas espejo, nos permite asumir que la AMN se desarrolla en presencia de un cuidador acostumbrado. Sanar recuerdos traumáticos es relacional y referente al procesamiento. Yo uso EMDR dentro del modelo-­‐fase del tratamiento para el trauma informado por el paciente. Tratamiento del modelo de fase para el trauma informado: Durante la preparación fase (fase 1 y 2 del protocolo EMDR) me gustaría recalcar la importancia de: -­‐ Evaluar el patrón de apego del niño. Que afecta en como el niño se relaciona con el terapeuta. -­‐ La activación de redes que contienen información adaptativa y recuerdos positivos. -­‐ Incremento de las habilidades de afrontamiento, autoeficacia y autocontrol. Esto puede conllevar una reducción de las respuestas de miedo e inhibir cambios en significado de las experiencias y puede llevar a la formación de un nuevo recuerdo.

Keywords: Adaptive Information Processing  AIP  Attachment Theory  Childhood Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

200. Forgash, C., & Knipe J. (2012). Integrating EMDR and ego state treatment for clients with trauma disorders. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 6(3), 120-128. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.6.3.120.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
This article is an excerpt from Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation with EMDR and Ego State Therapy (edited by Carol Forgash and Margaret Copeley, 2007, pp. 1-59). The preparation phase of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is very important in the therapy of multiply traumatized clients with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative symptoms. EMDR clinicians who treat clients with complex trauma will benefit from learning specific readiness and stabilization interventions that are inherent to Phase 1 of a well-accepted phased trauma-treatment model. Extending the preparation phase of EMDR by including these interventions provides sequential steps for the development of symptom-management skills and increased stability. Additional focus is placed on helping clients work with their ego state system to develop boundaries, cooperative goals, and healthier attachment styles. Following an individually tailored preparation phase, the processing of long-held traumatic memory material becomes possible.

Keywords: C-PTSD  Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Complex PTSD  Dissociative Disorders  Ego State Therapy  

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201. Talan, B. S. (2007). Integrating EMDR and imago relationship therapy in couple treatment. In F. Shaprio, F. W. Kaslow, & L. Maxfield (Eds.), Handbook of EMDR and family therapy processes (pp. 187-201). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT; Hendrix, 1996, 2001) is designed to process negative experiences to heal early wounds of childhood, resolve marital conflict and criticism, and increase connection and intimacy. The goal of treatment is for the partners to become individually whole and conscious and an "intentional couple"; this concept emphasizes the importance of making conscious and deliberate choices rather than being reactive. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR; Shapiro, 1995, 2001) is a psychotherapy created to access and process the disturbing memories and deep wounds of childhood and bring them to adaptive resolution (Shapiro, 2001; Shapiro & Maxfield, 2002). In the integrative therapy approach described in this chapter, IRT is used to organize the approach to therapy, identify unprocessed targets for EMDR processing, facilitate communication between the partners, and help couples become less reactive and more intentional, separate and ultimately more connected. Advantages of integrating EMDR and IRT may include faster and deeper resolution of early childhood wounds and trauma and increased compassion and intimacy, enabling the couple to establish a healing connection, which breaks the symbiosis created in early childhood. Separation due to personal growth allows the couple to honor each other's differences and often results in greater connection. The integration of EMDR with IRT appears to provide more comprehensive desensitization, reprocessing, and healing than either of these therapies might provide individually. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords: Conflict  Couples  Couples Therapy  Couple Treatment  Imago Relationship Therapy  Integrative Psychotherapy  Integrative Therapy Approach  Marriage Counseling  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

202. Peterson, G. (2002, November). Integrating EMDR with energy healing in the treatment of DID. Presentation at the International Society for the Study of Dissociation Fall Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: DID  Dissociative Identity Disorder  Energy Psychology  Energy Therapies  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

203. Lobenstine, F. (2009, April 18). Integrating energy psychology into EMDR practice. Presentation at the Western Massachusetts EMDRIA Conference "EMDR and the Body," Amherst, MA .

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
This workshop will cover principles and practices of Energy Psychology (EP) that can be incorporated into clinical work and personal use. EP is a rich and diverse field based on Chinese medicine and the relevance of meridians and chi (essential energy) for emotional healing. The workshop will promote understanding of this 5,000 year old healing tradition.

Keywords: Energy Psychology  

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204. Aloisio, T. M. F. (2012, October). Integrating structural Bowen theory and EMDR: Healing trauma and sexual disorders after a rape suffered. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Arlington, VA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The couple was assaulted by four men, one appeared to be a minor. They forced the couple into their own car and raped the wife, forcing the husband to watch the rape under gunpoint.
With both parents assaulted and raped, the family reported a history of sexual trauma and underwent an EMDR therapy in addition to Bowen theory.
They presented the following symptoms: The wife: episodes of panic, depression, insomnia and nightmares, anorgasmia and vaginismus. The husband: anxiety disorder, insomnia, intrusive negative thoughts, premature ejaculation and erectile difficulties. The children: Larissa - difficultues in sleeping and concentrating in her studies. Yago - nocturnal enuresis and difficulty sleeping alone in his bedroom.
The EMDR standard protocol was used to clear the trauma within the relationship as well as with outside relationships. Experiences from before and after the rape were also targeted, as well as differentiation in the couple, including unsatisfactory sex.
There were nine encounters, during nine weeks, with an average of three hours each.
Follow up data from the couple was obtaained after six months.

Keywords: Bowen Theory  Poster  Rape  Sexual Disorders  Victim  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

205. Lutz, J. (2009, April 18). Integrating yogic postures, breathing techniques and deep relaxation with EMDR practice. Presentation at the Western Massachusetts EMDRIA Conference "EMDR and the Body," Amherst, MA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
This workshop will offer theoretical information on, research findings about, and an experience of, seated yoga postures, breathing practices and deep relaxation, including yoga nidra, which are currently being used in the healing of trauma. Specific applications to EMDR processing and resource development will be described.

Keywords: Breathing  Relaxtion  Yoga  

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206. Treadway, D. C. (2008, September). Intimacy and healing: Utilizing EMDR in couples therapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Phoenix, AZ.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Many couples struggle with intimacy and sexuality issues, often, due to the harm done to one or both members of the couple by emotional and sexual abuse from their early childhoods. Dr. Treadway, who specializes in working with couples, will discuss how he utilizes adjunctive short term EMDR in his work with couples and their PTSD issues. Treadway will discuss both referring a member of a couple out for EMDR around their trauma issues so that they might have the privacy of a relationship with EMDR specialist, as well as the value of bringing an EMDR therapist into couples therapy as a consultation and piece of work with one or both members of the couple. Although not an EMDR practitioner himself, Dr. Treadway has profound respect for the therapeutic power of EMDR to clear significant trauma and help clients separate their past pain from their present lives and relationships. Dr. Treadway will also discuss how to integrate the deep healing work into the couple’s relationship in order to enhance their experience of a deep, compassionate, loving connection.

Keywords: Couples Therapy  

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207. Snyder, M. (1996, December). Intimate partners: A context for the intensification and healing of emotional pain. Women and Therapy, 19(3), 79-92. doi:10.1300/J015v19n03_08.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
A case of a lesbian couple is presented in which one partner experienced early sexual abuse and the other a series of major losses (beginning with the death of her mother) in early childhood. The first partner developed an alcohol addiction and the second a high level of emotional lability and some practices of self-harm. Both partners developed dissociative patterns. The couple is now in a committed relationship and have continued in therapy for the last 9 months, with sessions gradually becoming less frequent. The therapeutic work has included the "externalization" of the problem(s), some individual work within the couple session using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a strong emphasis on the development of empathic skill through the technique of "becoming" the other person. The case reveals the way in which a primary relationship often surfaces intense unresolved feelings and dysfunctional relationship practices, and also the way in which emotional commitment and a structure for the couple becoming therapeutic agents to each other allows for a deep level of healing. The couple comments on their relationship process and the therapeutic process as part of the article. [Author Abstract]

Keywords: Adults  Americans  Case Report  Child Abuse  Family Therapy  Females  Homosexuals  Incest  Interpersonal Interaction  Psychiatric Disorders  Rape  Survivors  

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208. 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

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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).

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

209. Knipe, J. (1998). It was a golden time...: Treating narcissistic vulnerability. In P. Manfield (Ed.), Extending EMDR: A casebook of innovative applications, (1st ed.) (pp. 232-255), New York: Norton.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
This chapter focuses on EMDR-enhanced therapeutic protocols to treat individuals whose painful life experience is separated from consciousness by complex defensive structures, particularly those associated with narcissistic and avoidance defenses.In many of the clients I have worked with, the healing power of EMDR is prevented or impaired by unresolved positive feelings that block the client's full awareness of the negative experience associated with trauma. This can occur when the overall complex of posttraumatic images, self-defeating cognitions, unpleasant feelings and sensations (what Francine Shapiro calls the unprocessed "memory network") contains embedded strong positive affect that is highly valued by the client. In the case of a person with narcissistic defenses, the positive material may block awareness of negative memories, especially if the positive experience occurred in the larger context of trauma and neglect. In such instances the positive part of the experience is idealized through selective memory and strengthened in intensity, because it serves as a defense against the core PTSD. The negative part of the memory is partially or wholly dissociated and is thus less accessible to processing. [Adapted from Text, pp. 232, 233-234]

Keywords: Adults  Americans  Case Report  Defense Mechanisms  Life Experiences  Males  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Self Concept  Survivors  Treatment Effectiveness  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

210. Wildwind, L. (1998, July). It’s never too late to have a happy childhood:  Using EMDR to create and install essential experiences. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Baltimore, MD.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Participants will be able to: 1) anticipate and prepare for resistance to EMDR based on the history and symptoms presented; 2) minimize resistance and failure by proper framing and staging of the tasks involved in healing; 3) prepare the client to meet developmental gaps and losses through imaged interventions; 4) create and install appropriate experiential interweaves; and 5) utilize resistance and setbacks to identify successive areas appropriate for experiential interweaves.

Keywords: Experiential Interweave  Imaged Interventions  Resistance  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

211. Horne, B. (2012, April). Joyful practice: EMDR and the therapist. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
This workshop will focus on the benefits of EMDR to the therapist, rather than to the client (for whom they are already well established!). It will examine the therapeutic relationship that is made necessary by the AIP, where in the therapist now takes the stance of privileged expert witness to the client's own healing, rather than being the agent or supplier of that healing. The history of the therapeutic relationship will be briefly tracked, with adescription of the paradigm shift that began with family systems pioneers such as Carl Whitaker, who challenged therapists to take a more client-centered, respectfull view of the therapeutic relationship. EMDR therapists can now shift from being “ helpers ” or “ healers ” to being informed and privileged witnesses. Norcross (2005) has demonstrated that EMDR is an "evidence-based therapy" largely due to the therapeutic attunement that it requires. The neurobiological & hormonal benefits of attunement (Schore, Gray) are coming to be better understood. This attunement will be examined from the point of view of the benefit to the therapist, as well as to the client. This attunement greatly enhances ourability to work joyfully and abundantly (and hence, more effectively). These benefits, accompanied by the optimism and hope that is fed by therepeated witnessing of our clients ’ transformations precludes any possibility of compassion fatigue — indeed the work is exhilarating. This workshop will be largely didactic, but case examples and space for sharing & discussion will be incorporated into the 90-minutes framework.
Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will compare the traditional medical-model therapeutic relationship with EMDR’s more client-respectful / responsible model. 2. Participants will expand their understanding of how the AIP dictates & requires this changed therapeutic relationship and its impact on us as therapists. 3. Participants will identify and examine the EMDR therapist ’ s freedom from responsibility for our clients and appreciate the impact on us of our routinely excellent treatment outcomes 4. Participants will identify and acknowledge the benefits of therapeutic attunement to the therapist. 5. Participants will show awareness of their own experiences, from the point of view of the therapist-benefit aspects of EMDR.

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

212. Lovett, J. M. (2000). La curacion del trauma infantil mediante DRMO ( EMDR) [Small wonders: Healing childhood trauma with EMDR]. Barcelona: Paidós Ibérica.

Language: Spanish

Format: Book

Abstract:
Un libro para padres y profesionales sobre el uso de la desensibilización y reprocesamiento del movimiento ocular en el tratamiento de los niños que sufren las consecuencias de eventos traumáticos.

A book for parents and professionals about the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in treating children suffering the consequences of traumatic events.

Keywords: Children  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

213. Giard, M. (2009, May). La guérison, par l’EMDR, des femmes abusées sexuellement durant l’enfance [Women healing childhood sexual abuse with EMDR]. Presentation at the EMDR Canada Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada .

Language: French

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Do you recognize the signs that a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may not be able to talk about the abuse and yet may be suffering from it? What are some of the risks that a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may encounter when using EMDR? During this workshop you will understand how the brain stores trauma—freeze, fight, flight responses—with an emphasis on dissociation and hypervigilance as coping mechanisms. The second part of the workshop will include practicing with EMDR and alternating techniques such as anchorage, strength-building (Tomlinson, 2008), remembering and healing childhood sexual abuse.

Keywords: Childhood Sexual Abuse  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

214. Capezzani, L. (2010, Novembre). La psicotraumatologia oncologica,Fondamenti, clinica, ricerca, strumenti di intervendo (EMDR), processi di umanizzazione e trasversalità delle aree di supporto alla persona [The psychotraumatology cancer,Foundations, clinical, research, tools intervening (EMDR), and transverse processes of humanization of the areas of support to the person]. Presentazione al "Convegno La psicotraumatologia Oncologica, Roma, Italia .

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Recentemente presso l’IRE-ISG di Roma è stata fondata l’Area di Supporto alla Persona la cui mission è tentare di rispondere alle più attuali linee strategiche dei processi di umanizzazione che vogliono riconoscere e soddisfare i bisogni dei pazienti oncologici secondo la definizione che essi medesimi ne danno. A tale scopo l’area si articola in 5 sottoaree, quella dell’Accoglienza e della Preospedalizzazione, quella di Prossimità, quella Clinica, quella della Formazione al personale sanitario e quella della Emergenza Urgenza e della Psicotraumatologia Oncologica. Rispetto alle altre quattro aree quella dell’Emergenza Urgenza e della Psicotraumatologia Oncologica rappresenta l’elemento di novità proponendosi sia come servizio sia come modello di intervento complementare a quello psicooncologico già preesistente. Obbiettivo di questa relazione è: a. presentare i fondamenti teoretici e clinici che sostengono l’area, b. presentare le linee di ricerca che ne mostrano la portata euristica e terapeutica in ambito psicooncologico, c. indicare gli organi funzionali dell’area, articolata in un servizio di emrgenza/urgenza 24/24h che interviene sulla crisi ed in un servizio terapeutico orientato prevalentemente ai disturbi post-traumatici da stress acuti e cronici correlati all’evoluzione della malattia oncologica e ai suoi processi di guarigione, d. presentare gli strumenti terapeutici di cui si avvale, in particolare intervento psicoterapico con EMDR, e le tecniche sensorimotorie e. mostrare la trasversalità funzionale dell’area dell’Emergenza Urgenza e della Psicotraumatologia Oncologica rispetto alla altre quattro sottoaree secondo quei medesimi processi di umanizzazione che mettono la “persona prima di tutto”.

Recently at the IRE-ISG of Rome was founded areas with additional support to the Person whose mission is groped to respond to the most current strategic processes of humanization who want to recognize and meet the needs of cancer patients according to the definition that they they give themselves. For this purpose, the area is divided into 5 sub-areas, and that of welcoming Preospedalizzazione, that of Proximity, the Clinic, that of training the medical staff and that of Urgency and Emergency Psychotraumatology Oncology. Compared to the other four areas that Urgency and Emergency Psychotraumatology Oncology is the new element is presenting itself as a service and as a model of intervention complementary to the already existing psicooncologico. The objective of this report is: a. present the theoretical foundations and supporting the clinical area, b. present the research lines that show the flow heuristic and therapeutic in scope psicooncologico, c. indicate the functional organs of the area, divided into a service Hazard warning / urgent 24/24h who spoke on the crisis and in a therapeutic service oriented mainly to the symptoms of post-traumatic stress related to the evolution of acute and chronic oncologic disease and its healing processes, d. present the therapeutic tools that it uses, in particular psychotherapeutic intervention with EMDR, sensorimotor and techniques and. show the cross-functional area Urgency and Emergency Psychotraumatology Oncology compared to the other four sub-areas according to those same processes of humanization that put the "person first of all."

Keywords: Psychotraumatology Cancer  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

215. Baker, J. (2002, April 22). Lawrence therapists work with EMDR process to offer a different direction in healing. Lawrence, KS:  Lawrence Journal-World.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
"They used it initially with Vietnam vets (suffering from PTSD). We use it a lot now with sexual traumas. Now, the one thing I really like about EMDR, if anybody is really stuck in therapy, it can serve as a wonderful way to go in, try it and see if you can get unstuck, even if you're not working with a trauma," said Ed Bloch, a licensed specialist clinical social worker. Bloch and his wife, Jena Bloch, a licensed clinical marriage family therapist, own the Life Enrichment Center, 5200 Bob Billings Parkway.

Keywords: General  Lawrence  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

216. Masters, R. (2009). Letters to the editor. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 57. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.57.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
“The Effect of Single-Session Modified EMDR on Acute Stress Syndromes,” Kutz, Resnik, and Dekel (2008). As my long-suffering research professor drummed into me years ago, the most serious error that can be made in experimental research is to confuse a correlation with a cause: in the case of this study, the fact that recovery followed the use of EMDR does not mean that EMDR caused the recovery. The cause of recovery may have been the natural healing properties of the brain or myriad other factors. (Excerpt)

Keywords: Letter  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

217. Lucena, R. (2011, 24 de Setembro). Livro aborda terapia contra traumas [Book covers therapy for trauma]. Tribuna do Norte. Retrieved from http://tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/livro-aborda-terapia-contra-traumas/197067 on September 25, 2011.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
Um assalto, um acidente de trânsito, a separação dos pais ou mesmo uma discussão grave entre familiares. Esses são alguns exemplos de eventos causadores de traumas que podem durar muitos anos. Dependendo do tamanho da dor psicológica, é preciso recorrer às psicoterapias e uso de medicamentos para aliviar o sofrimento. Porém, uma nova técnica promete ajudar pacientes a enfrentarem seus medos. Trata-se do "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" (Dessensibilização e Reprocessamento por meio dos Movimentos Oculares), conhecida pela sigla EMDR. A terapia, descoberta nos Estados Unidos pela psicóloga Francine Shapiro, foi introduzida no Brasil, há seis anos, pela também psicóloga Esly Regina Souza de Carvalho que lança, hoje à noite, o livro "Curando a galera que mora lá dentro - Como o EMDR e as novas terapias de reprocessamento podem tratar nossos papéis internos".

An assault, a traffic accident, her parents' separation or even a serious discussion among family members. These are some examples of events that cause trauma that can last for many years. Depending on the size of psychological pain must rely on psychotherapy and medications to relieve suffering. However, a new technique promises to help patients cope with their fears. This is the "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" (by Desensitization and Reprocessing Eye Movement), known by the acronym EMDR. The therapy was discovered in the United States by psychologist Francine Shapiro, was introduced in Brazil six years ago, the psychologist also Esly Regina Souza de Carvalho throws tonight, the book "Healing the people that lives there - How EMDR and new therapies can treat our reprocessing internal roles. " {Excerpt]

Keywords: General  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

218. Cohen, A. (2012, May). A long-term grief counseling group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA. 1514521.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
The purpose of this project was to propose a long-term, theoretically sound and research supported person-centered grief counseling group for adult women who were sexually abused as children. A review of the literature indicated that child abuse survivors can benefit from supportive group counseling; sharing a context of common experience seems to aid in their healing process. The proposed program recognizes the need to provide women who were abused with a trusting, social environment that helps to remove the secrecy and isolation, decrease the feelings of shame and self-blame, and increase self-esteem and self-worth. The integration of a nondirective approach with grief counseling creates a more comprehensive approach in which to support the development of social skills and healthy and trusting relationships. The group is structured for survivors to share their experiences, heal from their traumas, and find the tools to move forward into happier, healthier, and better functioning lives.

Keywords: Adult Survivors  Childhood Sexual Abuse  Person-Centered Group Counseling  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

219. Meignant, M. (2012, April). Love and punishment (EMDR healing educational violence)/Amour et châtiments (Comment l’EMDR peut soulager la violence éducative ordinaire). Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Language: French

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Documentary Film in French with English subtitles- discussion following in French and English.
Film en français, sous-titres en anglais, suivi d’une discussion en français et anglais.
More and more people are concerned about one of the most radical sources of damage inflicted upon mankind; something which affects many children throughout the world, i.e., the emotional and cognitive damage to children caused by violence in their everyday , e.g. spankings, shouts and humiliation. The abolition of violence in a child’s daily education is one of the most important humanitarian steps for mankind, as it is a most effective way of fighting the perpetuation of violence in war and terrorism. Also, of importance is the treatment of children who have been the victims of violence in their everyday education. Presented in this film is a psychotherapeutic session, using the EMDR, on Mario Viana who struggled with spelling at school, and was consequently punished. Every spelling mistake was punished by a slap of a rod! Yves Duteil sings «The rights of every child»
Learning objective: 1. How to use EMDR to relieve the suffering caused by violence in every day education.

Keywords: Educational Violence  Video  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

220. Knipe J. (2008). Loving eyes: Procedures to therapeutically reverse dissociative processes while preserving emotional safety. In C. Forgash and M. Copeley, (Eds.) Healing the heart of trauma and dissociation with EMDR and ego state therapy (pp. 181-225). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
Dual attention (simultaneous awareness of both the disturbing material and a neutral or safe aspect of the present situation) is an essential element of the effectiveness of EMDR (Shapiro, 2001). That is, in EMDR therapy, the therapist assists the client in keeping "one foot in the present, one foot in the past." Metaphorically, "two feet in the past" would simply be emotionally reliving the trauma, and not therapeutic. For those clients with highly dissociated and intense affect, there is a danger with standard EMDR that uncontrolled emotion may intrude into consciousness in a way that undermines this important balance between present and past. In this chapter, several methods are described that seem to be useful in empowering clients with dissociated ego states to stay oriented to the present while processing unfinished disturbing memories. Specifically, these EMDR variations seem to enable the client to maintain the balance between emotional safety and the controlled emergence of unresolved affect, so as to avoid dissociative abreaction and make possible the healing and eventual integration of separate parts of the self. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved

Keywords: Dual Attention  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

221. Revue de presse du Forum "Guérir" (Guerir.fr) (2005, Juin). L’EMDR pour surmonter ses traumatismes- Guérir une blessure psychique, sortir d'une histoire douloureuse sans passer des années sur le divan du psychanalyste, cela serait possible en quelques séances avec cette méthode. [EMDR to overcome her trauma - Psychic healing a wound, out of a painful history without spending years on the psychoanalyst's couch, would be possible in a few sessions with this method.]. Sante Magazine, No. 354.

Language: French

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
L'EMDR (en anglais, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) peut se traduire par : "désensi­bilisation et reprogrammation par les mouvements des yeux". En clair, c'est une méthode de psycho­thérapie qui consiste à utiliser des mou­vements oculaires ou d'autres stimuli pour aider un patient à "digérer" un traumatisme psychique.

EMDR (in English, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) can result in: "Desensitization and reprogramming by eye movements. Clearly, this is a method of psychotherapy that involves using eye movements or other stimuli to help a patient to "digest" a psychic trauma

Keywords: Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

222. Kannan, L. (2010, July). Meditation integrated EMDR: An amalgamation of EMDR with traditional healing methods. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Ancient healing practices like meditation, yoga and pranayama have been found effective with a range of anxiety disorders but also have their limitations. EMDR integrated with such techniques is well adapted to Eastern cultures and is effective and more easily accepted with a range of traumatic events. This workshop will familiarize participants with various cultural adaptations as well as ways to integrate traditional effective methods in dealing with traumatized events. Participants will learn: 1. An overview of techniques derived from ancient Indian scriptures and healing methods like yoga, pranayama (breathing techniques) and Vippasana meditation and their applications in modern psychotherapy. 2. More about research on how this works. 3. Similarities and parallels with EMDR and points of integration 4. How to integrate these strategies into the EMDR protocol 5. Pilot study on the effectiveness of this integrated technique in traumatized individual.

Keywords: Meditation  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

223. Bohart, A. (2001). A meditation on the nature of self-healing and personality change in psychotherapy based on Gendlin's theory of experiencing. Humanistic Psychologist, 29(1-3), 249-279. doi:10.1080/08873267.2001.9977016.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
No abstract available.

Keywords: Meditation  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

224. Stannard, E. (2013, January 12). Mental health therapy uses movement to target how brain works. New Haven, CT: New Haven Register. Retrieved from http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/01/12/news/doc50f23f0f0e55a451975261.txt on 1/14/2013.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
Karen Alter-Reid of the Fairfield Traumatic Recovery Network said EMDR “helps by activating the brain’s natural healing mechanisms to process traumatic memories that have been left undigested. It does that by accessing dysfunctionally stored memory and then, (by) adding bilateral stimulation in a prescribed way,” the brain is able to integrate the traumatic memory into its normal functioning abilities. [Excerpt]

Keywords: General  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

225. Baldé, P. (2001). Met andere ogen bekeken: EMDR, een nieuwe doeltreffende therapie voor het genezen van emotionele problemen [Viewed with different eyes: EMDR, a new effective therapy for the healing of emotional problems]. Rijswijk: Elmar.

Language: Dutch

Format: Book

Abstract:
"Ik heb het boek 'Met andere ogen bekeken' met plezier gelezen en ben er van overtuigd dat dit interessante lectuur is voor geïnteresseerden, voor cliënten en voor collega's die meer over EMDR willen te weten komen. De eerstelijns benadering van EMDR is origineel en een goede suggestie om uit te proberen. Ik persoonlijk heb vooral genoten van de praktijkgevallen, die met een pen geschreven zijn zoals die bij echte romans wordt gebruikt: het personage wordt voor je ogen opgebouwd en levend gemaakt. Het gedeelte over de werking van stress en het effect van trauma op de hersenen is mij ook ten zeerste bevallen, omdat deze materie er op een zeer overzichtelijke en duidelijke manier in wordt verwoord. Wars van alle onverstaanbare medische taal, komt de auteur tot de essentie en weet hij die ook over te brengen. Het gedeelte over de verschillende toepassingsgebieden van EMDR is interessant en kan therapeuten motiveren om de methode nader te leren kennen. Verder vind ik in het boek een zekere gedrevenheid terug: Het geeft een persoonlijke integratie van EMDR weer en niet zomaar een vertaling van het boek van Shapiro zelf. Ik kan het boek aanbevelen als zeer nuttig voor therapeut en cliënt."

"I have the book" With different eyes viewed "with pleasure read and am convinced that this interesting reading for those interested, for clients and colleagues more about EMDR want to know. The primary approach of EMDR is an original and good suggestion to try. I personally have especially enjoyed the practical, with a pen as they are written by real novels are used: the character is for your eyes up and live. The part about the effect of stress and the impact of trauma on the brains I am also very much like, because this matter is in a very concise and clear manner is expressed. Wars of all medical incomprehensible language, the author comes to the essence and he knows that across. The part about the various scopes of EMDR therapists is interesting and can motivate the method to further learning. I also think in the book a certain passion back: It gives a personal integration of EMDR weather and not simply a translation of the book Shapiro himself. I can recommend the book as very useful for therapist and client." [Ludwig Cornil]

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

226. Schubot, E. D. (1993, Fall/Winter). Metaphors describing the EMDR process. EMDR Network Newsletter, 3(2), 5-7.

Language: English

Format: Newsletter

Abstract:
I have found it useful to use metaphors in describing EMDR to my clients. I have gathered together several that are from the Training and the Network as well others that I have developed. Each of these metaphors underscores different positive aspects of using EMDR and have opened my clients to the amazing potential for healing that is provided when working with EMDR.

Keywords: Metaphor  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

227. van der Kolk, B. A., Kornfield, J., Siegel, D., & Shapiro, F. (2009, December). Mindfulness, trauma, healing and the spirit. Panel discussion at the 6th Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Healing  Mindfulness  Panel  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

228. Siegel, D. (2011, August). Mindsight and the power of neutral integration in healing. Plenary presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Orange County, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In this seminar, we’ll discuss strategies that patients can learn to monitor and modify energy and information flow with more clarity and power, and also describe how the process of integration can serve as an organizing principle that illuminates the nature of resilience and well-being. Integration is defined as the linkage of differentiated parts of a system. When integration is present, flexibility and harmony result; when integration is absent, chaos or rigidity occur. EMDR can be seen as a profoundly useful integrative therapeutic practice. Mindsight is a teachable skill with which people can learn to monitor energy and information flow with clarity and depth and then modulate that flow with specificity and power toward integration. Within this framework, clinicians can focus assessment on the findings of chaos and rigidity as examples of impediments to integration. Clinical intervention harnesses the power of therapeutic techniques to cultivate differentiation and linkage in various domains of integration that may be impaired.

Keywords: Neural Integration  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

229. Servan-Schreiber, D. (2006, September). Nature’s way of self-healing – From neuroscience to clinical practice. Plenary at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Progress in neuroscience and recent clinical studies are shedding light on how mind and body affect each other. The central mechanism of healing is homeostatisis: the body's ability to return to balance when provided with basic biological needs. This talk will review mind-body interactions in relation to emotional healing and how they translate into specific treatment interventions.

Keywords: Plenary  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

230. Servan-Schreiber, D. (2005, June). Nature’s way of self-healing: From neuroscience to clinical practice. Plenary presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
EMDR stimulates the body to heal the mind. Progress in neuroscience and recent clinical studies are shedding light on how mind and body affect each other. The central mechanism of healing is homeostasis: the body's ability to return to balance when provided with basic biological needs. This talk will review mind-body interactions in relation to emotional healing and how they translate into treatment interventions.

Keywords: Homeostasis  Neuroscience  Plenary  Practice  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

231. Scaer, R. (2006, June). The neurophysiology of healing. Presentation at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium Teleconference, Boulder, CO.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In studying these patients, he has come to the conclusion that the emotional response to a traumatic event and the long-term physical symptoms and disabilities related to the injuries that the patient has suffered are intricately and specifically related to each other, forming a psychological/physical continuum that must be addressed for healing to take place. Specifically, in his study of victims of motor vehicle accidents, he has concluded that the varied symptoms of the Whiplash Syndrome have their roots in the storage of the somatic and autonomic sensory experiences of the accident in procedural memory, thereafter to be reproduced as symptoms in situations that reflect subtle cues of the traumatic experience. Applying this theory to the spectrum of life experiences, he has developed a theory based on the neurophysiology of traumatic stress that relates the myriad experiences of life trauma common to all of us to the development of many chronic diseases currently of unknown cause.

Keywords: Neurophysiology  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

232. Kadala, T. (2001, September 19). New website launched to assist Americans suffering from trauma. Hastingson-Hudson, N.Y., PR Newswire.

Language: English

Format: Other

Abstract:
Anticipating that millions of Americans have been traumatized by the recent terrorist attacks on the United States, a new website, EMDRnews.com has been launched providing information on the therapy commonly referred to as EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for the public at large. Furnishing insight, information and education, the website will make a free 3-page monthly newsletter available, written in easy-to-understand laymen's terms. EMDR is particularly useful in treating trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief, and personality issues. The website/publication is a joint offering of ATC, Inc., an online publisher, Robert Buck, M.S.W., A.C.S.W. of Hastings-on-Hudson and NY City, and Victoria Britt of Bender/Britt Seminars, Montclair, NJ. Ms. Britt, in the forefront of the EMDR movement, stated "Never before have so many people been exposed to such trauma. EMDR will be available to facilitate the mind/body self-healing process needed in the months to come; we are inviting the public to learn how we can help," she concluded.

Keywords: Website  EMDRNews.com  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

233. Bittu, S. S. (2010, Octubre/Noviembre). O uso do EMDR no tratamento da timidez: Um estudo de caso [The use of EMDR in the treatment of shyness: A case study]. Presentación en el II Congreso Iberoamericano de EMDR y Psicotrauma, Quito, Ecuador.

Language: Portuguese

Format: Conference

Abstract:
A autora apresenta um protocolo de atendimento de um homem de 57 anos, Educador, Phd, que apresentava Timidez, dificuldade em se comunicar, e uma série de sintomas físicos: tremor nas mãos, ruborização, pequenos espasmos faciais, travamento na mandíbula e graves problemas cervicais. A metodologia utilizada foi exclusivamente EMDR. Os atendimentos ocorreram dentro de um período de uma semana, totalizando aproximadamente doze horas de atendimento. Neste período tivemos como resultado a cura dos sintomas físicos e diminuição significativa da Timidez. O objetivo deste trabalho é compartilhar essa experiência e ratificar o alcance e a capacidade desta metodologia psicoterapêutica, quebrando antigos paradigmas e crenças sobre psicoterapia. Ao término desta apresentação o participante será capaz de reconhecer a importância do método, a eficácia e a rapidez no tratamento de pessoas com distúrbios de ansiedade, ter mais uma referência de utilização do EMDR para aplicar em seus pacientes, bem como redimensionar seus limites e possibilidades terapêuticas. The author presents a protocol of care for a man of 57 years, Educator, PhD, who presented Shyness, difficulty communicating, and a host of physical symptoms: trembling hands, flushing, small facial spasms, lock jaw and serious problems neck. The methodology used was exclusively EMDR. The visits occurred within a period of a week, totaling approximately twelve hours of care. In this period we have had as a result the healing of physical symptoms and significant decrease of Shyness. The objective of this work is to share this experience and ratify the scope and capacity of this psychotherapeutic methodology, breaking old paradigms and beliefs about psychotherapy. Upon completion of this presentation the participant will be able to recognize the importance of the method, the effectiveness and timeliness in treating people with anxiety disorders, have more of a reference using EMDR to apply for their patients, as well as resize your limits and therapeutic possibilities.

Keywords: Shyness  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

234. Bittu, S. S. (2012, Novembro). O uso do EMDR no tratamento da timidez: Um estudo de caso [The use of EMDR in the treatment of shyness: A case study]. In casos clínicos I. Apresentação no II Congresso Brasileiro de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
A autora apresenta um protocolo de atendimento de um homem de 57 anos, Educador, Phd, que apresentava Timidez, dificuldade em se comunicar, e uma série de sintomas físicos: tremor nas mãos, ruborização, pequenos espasmos faciais, travamento na mandíbula e graves problemas cervicais. A metodologia utilizada foi exclusivamente EMDR. Os atendimentos ocorreram dentro de um período de uma semana, totalizando aproximadamente doze horas de atendimento. Neste período tivemos como resultado a cura dos sintomas físicos e diminuição significativa da Timidez. O objetivo deste trabalho é compartilhar essa experiência e ratificar o alcance e a capacidade desta metodologia psicoterapêutica, quebrando antigos paradigmas e crenças sobre psicoterapia. Ao término desta apresentação o participante será capaz de reconhecer a importância do método, a eficácia e a rapidez no tratamento de pessoas com distúrbios de ansiedade, ter mais uma referência de utilização do EMDR para aplicar em seus pacientes, bem como redimensionar seus limites e possibilidades terapêuticas.

The author presents a protocol of care for a man of 57 years, Educator, PhD, who presented Shyness, difficulty communicating, and a host of physical symptoms: trembling hands, flushing, small facial spasms, lock jaw and serious problems neck. The methodology used was exclusively EMDR. The visits occurred within a period of a week, totaling approximately twelve hours of care. In this period we have had as a result the healing of physical symptoms and significant decrease of Shyness. The objective of this work is to share this experience and ratify the scope and capacity of this psychotherapeutic methodology, breaking old paradigms and beliefs about psychotherapy. Upon completion of this presentation the participant will be able to recognize the importance of the method, the effectiveness and timeliness in treating people with anxiety disorders, have more of a reference using EMDR to apply for their patients, as well as resize your limits and therapeutic possibilities.

Keywords: Anxiety Disorder  Case Study  Somatization  Shyness  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

235. Braun, A. (2003, March 14). Old war wounds resurface, can be healed. Sebastian, FL: Sebastian Sun, Indian River County, A5.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

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Luckily Greg had not just been a soldier, he had in him a true warrior spirit. He was brave in the face of his pain - and thoroughly tired of it. So, after I explained the healing method to him, he agreed to try it. This procedure, known as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a revolutionary way to treat painful memories of all kinds. During the many years I have used it, it has never failed me once. Here is how it works.

Keywords: Overview  General  Sebastian, FL  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

236. Koppel, H. (2005, Autumn/Winter). Opinion - Talking therapy and neuroscience - is there a convergence?. BNA British Neuroscience Association [BNA] Bulletin, a newsletter for members of the BNA, 52, 5-6.

Language: English

Format: Newsletter

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Most of the effort that has been driving the increasing overlap between talking therapy and neuroscience has come from work that is beginning to understand the cytoarchitecture of the frontal cortex, on the one hand, and techniques like neuroimaging on the other. Non scientists seem to relate more easily to studies that involve humans engaged in some kind of cerebral activity. However, recently, therapists have begun to make what seems to be a contribution to this overlap by developing new therapeutic techniques for working with emotional or psychological issues; techniques that rely less on words, suggesting that there is a neurobiological healing process at work.

Keywords: Neurobiology  

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237. Martin, A. J. (2003). Peaceful heart: A woman's journey of healing. Berkeley, CA: Creative Arts Book Company.

Language: English

Format: Book

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Although I had a relatively happy childhood, I picked up many unspoken messages from the people around me about my physical body and my self-worth. At age 17, I was brutally beaten and raped in my family home. Based upon these often misinterpreted messages and the brutal attack on my body and soul, I created an existence out of eating disorders, depression, rage, and distrust. Now it was time to deal with the emotions I had pushed down inside of myself. It has taken months of EMDR therapy and a low dosage of anti-depressant drugs, but now I'm well on my way. Happiness is right around the corner.This book describes my journey from the depths of despair, through the twisted pathways of my past, and into my future, proving that life can and should be more than mere survival. Life is to be treasured and lived -- and shared. The reader will walk through my struggles and successes, hopefully allowing her (or him) to feel the pain of the struggles as well as the thrill of successes. I hope my story gives at least one other victim (or as I now prefer to call myself "survivor") hope for her own future, or assistance in healing her own heart. I hope it gives one family member or good friend a better understanding of what his or her loved one might be going through. I hope it shows one parent how a critical comment said in jest can be taken by a child as gospel. I hope it shows one mother that how she treats herself, whether with words or by actions, will be mirrored in her daughter. I hope it shows one father that the remarks he makes about women in front of his daughter will shape her views of herself as she becomes a woman. But mostly, I want this book to help one person go through the healing process a little easier. That is my hope. [Adapted from Text, pp. viii-ix] [Pilots]

Keywords: Adults  Americans  Effects  Females  Personal Narrative  Rape  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

238. Bergmann, U. (2004, June). Personality disorders as a variant of dissociative phenomena. Treatment with an integration of EMDR and ego-state work in the healing of self. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Stockholm, Sweden .

Language: English

Format: Conference

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The integration of EMDR with Ego State Therapy will be presented as a comprehensive approach to treatment of the wide spectrum of personality disorders. These diagnostic categories include individuals manifesting character pathology, borderline personalities, antisocial and sociopathic tendencies as well as addictive behaviors. These clients have often been seen as poor candidates for EMDR or even nonresponders. They are often mandated for treatment or come at the behest of others. Their histories often include early repeated experiences of abuse, deprivation, abandonment, and parental coldness. The hallmarks of personality disorders are rigid, intractable defenses, difficulty relating and empathizing with others, as well as acting out behavior. Historically, the treatment of personality disorders has been described as the symptoms of personality disorders be viewed as aspects of dissociation and will examine the applications of ego state concepts and techniques to all phases of the EMDR protocol in order to facilitate the treatment of these clients. Central to this approach is the conceptualization of self and object rcpresentations, self-objects or schemas as ego-states. Discussion will include how to use a developmental approach to assessment and will review the identification, mapping, and accessing of ego-states as well as how to promote ego-state-specific EMDR targets, facilitating the enhancement of EMDR processing.

Keywords: Complex Trauma  Dissociation  Ego State Therapy  Personality Disorders  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

239. Lansing, K. (2003, May). Portraits in healing: A clinical study on outcomes of EMDR in the treatment for PTSD. In Advances in EMDR research. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Rome, Italy.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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The purpose of this study was to observe the changes that occurred with five clients diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder through an entire course of treatment that included the use of EMDR. Special interest was given to two points of reference (1) measurements of neurological changes (observed before, during and after EMDR through brain imaging) and, (2) the clients own self report of their symptomology before the utilization of EMDR and then at the end of the segment of their treatment which incorporated EMDR.

Keywords: Police Officers  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Symposium  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

240. Crumlish, N. (2010). Post-traumatic stress disorder: Present and future. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 27, 162-167.

Language: English

Format: Journal

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) differ from almost every other psychiatric diagnosis in that they may only be diagnosed with reference to an aetiological event – an external traumatic stressor. ASD occurs immediately after the stressor and is comparatively short-lived, while PTSD is a prolonged abnormal response that may take months to develop. According to the DSM-IV, the stressor leading to PTSD or ASD may be (1) experienced directly, (2) witnessed, or (3) experienced by others and subsequently learned about. There are several replicated neuroimaging findings in PTSD. Probably most consistently, bilateral hippocampal volume in adults, but not children, is reduced. The first line treatment of PTSD, according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), is psychological therapy. Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) were the treatments of choice in these guidelines. It should be noted the proposed revision of diagnostic criteria for the DSM-V does not indicate any fundamental alterations to the diagnosis, other, arguably, than the removal of criterion A2, removing the requirement for “fear, helplessness or horror." facilitating healing from trauma with IDD clients.

Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

241. Justman, S. (2011, March). The power of rhetoric: Two healing movements. Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 84(1), 15-25.

Language: English

Format: Journal

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Though we might suppose that our sensations are unaffected by the talk around us, the rhetoric surrounding a treatment can in fact color the experience of those having the treatment. So it is with both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR dagger) and the 18th-century therapy that has been cited as its predecessor: mesmerism. in both cases, rhetoric itself is conscripted into the service of therapeutic ends. Reports of cures are advertised and celebrated in a way that builds the expectation and feeds the experience of more of the same. Precisely because they are rooted in and speak to their time and place, however, the efficacy of these therapies may be limited. An investigation of the kinship between the two healing movements - and the driving force of a movement is nothing other than rhetoric - throws light on possibly social sources of therapeutic efficacy.

Keywords: Mesmerism  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

242. 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

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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

243. Heitzler, M. (2008, June). The processing body: Integrating EMDR & body psychotherapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
My paper presents a model for integrating EMDR with Body Psychotherapy principles and techniques. The model will be illustrated by clinical material from my work with a patient who suffers from complex PTSD as a result of a recent traumatic event which evoked her early developmental trauma. My model of integration is based on what both disciplines share in common: understanding the centrality of the body as the carrier of the trauma and its symptoms, as well as its potential for healing and recovery. At the same time, Body psychotherapy and EMDR offer different ways of utilising the body during the processing phase of the work. My paper will explore some of the similarities and differences of the two approaches. This may shed some light on situations where patients show blocks or resistance to EMDR, and offer complementary ways of working with the EMDR protocol. The paper draws on recent neuro-biological research presented by A. Schore, Bessel v. d. Kolk and others, to highlight the changes that take place in brain function during and after the traumatic event. It will also offer insight into the work of some of the leading experts in the field of body psychotherapy and approaches to trauma work (Pat Ogden’s sensori-motor approach, Babette Rothschild’s Somatic Trauma Therapy, Peter Levine’s traumawork with the body). The clinical material is designed to make the theory accessible and illustrate its relevance.

Keywords: Body Psychotherapy  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

244. Luber, M., & Shapiro, F. (2009). Protocol for excessive grief. In M. Luber (Ed.), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Basics and special situations, (pp. 175-187). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
This protocol is to be used when there is a high level of suffering, self-denigration, and lack of remediation over time concerning the loss of a loved one. EMDR does not eliminate healthy appropriate emotions, including grief. It allows clients to mourn with a greater sense of inner peace. The protocol is similar to the Standard EMDR Protocol for trauma. The goal of this work is to have your client accept the loss and think back on aspects of life with the loved one with a wide range of feelings, including an appreciation for the positive experiences they shared. Francine Shapiro often brings up the issue: How long does one have to grieve? She asks us to not place our limitations on our clients as this would be antithetical to the notion of the ecological validity of the client's self-healing process. For example, a woman who believed that the death of her infant son was her fault despite her doing everything she could to prevent it, worked with EMDR soon after his death. "I can feel him in my heart. I am grateful for the time we had together. He's in a better place." Her work with EMDR did not take away her grieving but allowed her to accept the loss and to have a full range of feelings about her son. This chapter is a summary of the Excessive Grief Protocol (Shapiro, 2001, 2006). When there is excessive grief, target the following: past memories, present triggers, and a future template. The Excessive Grief Protocol Script is provided. [PsycINFO Database]

Keywords: Excessive Grief  Protocol  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

245. Hartung, J. (2008). Psicologia energética e EMDR – Uma parceria para a cura emocional [Energy psychology and EMDR - A partnership for healing emotional]. Brasília: Nova Temática.

Language: Portuguese

Format: Book

Keywords: Energy Psychology  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

246. Monticelli, M. L. (2008, Novembre). Psicoterapia cognitivo costruttivista e EMDR integrati: verso un’evoluzione mente-corpo consapevole e collettiva [Cognitive constructivist EMDR integrated into development mind-body awareness and collective]. Poster presentato al Applicazioni Cliniche dell'EMDR Congresso Nazionale, Milano, Italia.

Language: Italian

Format: Conference

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I limiti mentali autoimposti acquisiti da copioni familiari reiterati in età evolutiva e da modelli operativi interiori acquisiti dalle autorità societarie attraverso mezzi di comunicazione di massa e regole educativo-lavorative, inducono percentuali sempre più rilevanti della popolazione europea alla vulnerabilità psicopatologica. L’esordio delle sintomatologie psichiche e somatiche di varia entità, avviene già in fasi precoci, nella primissima infanzia e spesso già nelle fasi prenatali, e il limite di età tende percentualmente a essere sempre più sensibile fin dal primo mese di vita. In età scolare si manifestano situazioni comportamentali quali il cosiddetto “bullismo” e fenomeni con campionature rilevanti di sindromi ipercinetiche con deficit attentivo e disturbi del-l’apprendimento. In adolescenza il contesto si complica e gli attacchi di panico, le sindromi depressive e i disturbi alimentari psicogeni dilagano, fino all’esordio di disturbi post-traumatici da stress che si incrementano in seguito alle difficili scelte di orientamento universitario o lavorativo. La vulnerabilità dell’età adulta si manifesta con disturbi somatoformi di diversa natura, disturbi psicocardiologici, sindromi ansioso-depressive, attacchi di panico, disturbi di coppia e relazionali, per citare i più frequenti e limitandomi solo ad accennare l’esistenza della molteplicità di disturbi iatrogeni. In tali soggetti, la consapevolezza di essere indotti in stati di shock che incrementano molteplici disturbi somatoformi e psicopatologici è praticamente assente. Essi, come pazienti, si rivolgono agli specialisti in ambito sanitario con la convinzione, spesso indotta da propagande dei mass-media, che tutto sia solo genetico, e vada "curato" con farmaci per lunghi periodi se non per tutta la vita. Anche da parte degli operatori sanitari vi sono ampie aree di inadeguatezza metodologica: ad esempio, la gravidanza viene gestita come fosse una malattia, riducendo la donna partoriente a una paziente alla quale troppo facilmente si “consiglia” il parto cesareo (statisticamente tra i più frequenti in Italia!) come metodo “veloce e sicuro” di parto, togliendo la competenza materna dell’imprinting alla nascita del bambino con le conseguenze psicologiche che ne derivano per la relazione madre-bambino e per la crescita serena di quest’ultimo, e, sempre a titolo esemplificativo, ignorano quasi del tutto gli aspetti di psicocardiologia, e il loro intervento si riduce a esami medici invasivi e a somministrazione di farmaci. Eppure, la psicoterapia cognitiva costruttivista, e specificamente modelli teorici e tecniche strategiche specialistiche note come EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), l’utilizzo di biofeedback, l’innovativo training emotivo-cognitivo-comportamentale da me ideato nelle due versioni per la psicoterapia e per i gruppi in formazione che incrementa il riconoscimento emotivo e l’implementazione di immagini mentali idonee a modificare cognizioni e comportamenti irrazionali, quando eticamente e competentemente applicati, fanno molto per questi pazienti, sia in quanto si incrementa sensibilmente il livello della loro consapevolezza e della loro capacità di farsi protagonisti nel-l'evoluzione positiva della loro “guarigione”, sia in quanto si può intervenire in modo mirato con sperimentati protocolli per la risoluzione dello stato di trauma psichico in tempi ragionevolmente rapidi e con risultati attendibili e verificabili. Passando dalla dimensione individuale a quella collettiva, ossia alla psicopatologia collettiva cagionata dall’esposizione (anche solo mediatica) ad eventi catastrofici o angoscianti (magari associati a senso di impotenza, insicurezza, precarietà) o a diversi tipi di stress e vulnerabilità, possiamo aggiungere che, analogamente, mediante un lavoro su sistemi di neuroni specchio e sull'attivazione di nuove connessioni di reti neurali con un modello operativo non invasivo, si potrebbe migliorare la condizione di intere popolazioni rispetto a disturbi che, oggettivamente, sono in continua diffusione. Sarebbe opportuno iniziare una sensibilizzazione collettiva partendo dalla formazione per livelli differenziati degli operatori educativi e sanitari, per poi estenderla alla popolazione suddividendola per fasce di età e per territori di appartenenza; purtroppo la consapevolezza non è tra le aspettative primarie di committenti rivolti solo al profitto economico. In un contesto storico-culturale dove l’etica, le relazioni umane, la cooperazione sembrano utopiche fiabe, questa è la sfida di essere una perturbatrice emotivamente orientata ad amplificare la consapevolezza attraverso un nuovo modello psicoterapeutico e formativo integrato, al quale sto lavorando da alcuni anni con risultati incoraggianti e che sarà mia premura esporre dettagliatamente durante il Congresso EMDR 2008.

The self-imposed mental limitations acquired from family scripts repeated age and developmental models inner acquired by the company operating through means of mass communication and educational and working rules, induce percentage increasing as the population of Europe vulnerability to psychopathology. The onset of symptoms of various psychological and somatic entity, is already in the early stages, in early childhood and often known during prenatal and age limit percentage tends to be more sensitive since the first month of life. Age school behavioral situations occur where the so-called "bullying" and phenomena samples relevant syndromes of attention-deficit and hyperactive disorder - learning. In adolescence the context is complicated and panic attacks, the syndromes psychogenic depression and eating disorders are rampant, until onset of post-traumatic disorders stress which increases as a result of difficult choices of university or business orientation. The vulnerability of adulthood is manifested by different types of somatoform disorders, disorders psycho, anxious-depressive syndrome, panic attacks, disorders of torque and relational to cite the most frequent is limited only to mention the existence of multiplicity of disorders iatrogenic. In these subjects, conscious of being led into a state of shock that increase multiple somatoform disorders and psychopathology is virtually absent. They, like patients, addressed to specialists in the health field with the belief, often driven by propaganda media, that everything is just genetic, and must be "cured" with drugs for long periods if not for life. Including by health workers there are large areas of inadequacy methodological: for example, pregnancy is managed as if it were a disease, reducing the woman in labor to a patient which too easily "advise" Caesarean (statistically the most frequent in Italy!) as a method of "fast and safe childbirth, removing the competence of imprinting the birth mother of the child with the psychological consequences that entailed for the mother-child and to the peaceful growth of the latter, and, also example, know little about the aspects of psycho, and their intervention reduces to invasive medical examinations and medication. Yet, cognitive psychotherapy constructivist theoretical models and specific strategic and technical specialists known as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), the use of biofeedback, the innovative emotional-cognitive-behavioral training which I designed in two versions for psychotherapy and groups in training that increases the emotional recognition and implementation of mental images likely to change, knowledge and irrational behavior, when ethically and competently applied, do a lot for these patients, both because it increases significantly the level of their awareness and their ability to get players in - the positive development of their "healing", both as it can intervene in a targeted manner with tested protocols for the resolution of the state of psychic trauma in the reasonably rapid and reliable and verifiable results. Moving from individual dimension to that collective, that is caused by exposure to psychopathology group (even the media) to distressing or catastrophic event (perhaps associated with the sense of powerlessness, insecurity, instability) or different types of stress and vulnerability, we can add that, similarly, through a work on systems of mirror neurons and activation of new connections of neural networks with a model operating non-invasive, it could improve the condition of entire populations than disorders that, objectively, are in constant circulation. It would be appropriate to start a collective awareness levels, starting from training differential operators' education and health, then extend it to the population divides by age and territories belonging unfortunately the awareness is not between the expectations primary principals addressed only in profit or loss. In a historical-cultural context where ethics, human relations, cooperation seem utopian fairy tales, this is the challenge of being an emotionally disturbing oriented to amplify the awareness through a new model of psychotherapy and integrated training, which I working for several years with encouraging results and that will spell out my readiness EMDR 2008 during the Congress.

Keywords: Mind-Body Awareness  Poster  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

247. MacLean, C. A. (2002, July). Psycho-spiritual dimensions of healing prenatal and perinatal trauma with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in adults. Presentation at the Third World Congress for Psychotherapy, Vienna, Austria.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The transpersonal nature of pre/perinatal life enhances healing of trauma from this early time with the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR has been acclaimed as being an extremely effective therapeutic method for healing trauma (Shapiro, 1997, 2001, 2002). EMDR has also been recognized as having transpersonal potentials associated with its use (Shapiro, 2002; Parnell, 1996, 1997). This article presents three adult cases in which EMDR has assisted healing of pre/perinatal trauma. The transpersonal dimension of healing in these cases is a significant focus of this article. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords: Birth Trauma  Perinatal Period  Transpersonal Psychology  

Accuracy Verified: No

248. Mollon, P. (2001, Summer). Psychoanalytic perspectives on accelerated information processing (EMDR). British Journal of Psychotherapy, 17(4), 448-464.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Psychoanalysis and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are, in manifest technique, utterly different. Nevertheless, both may draw upon universal and natural processes of healing the mind. EMDR appears to facilitate the processing of emotional experience and review of defensive strategies. It may do so by inducing favourable changes at a neurobiological level, involving interhemispheric communication. Comparisons may be made with Bion's analogy of the mind as a digestive organ. Although initially framed within a cognitive-behavioural paradigm, EMDR is now used by clinicians of a wide range of backgrounds, including psychoanalytic. The clinical phenomena revealed by EMDR may have some implications for certain models of the mind within contemporary psychoanalysis, particularly concerning the past unconscious and the present unconscious. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords: Accelerated Information Processing  AIP: Emotional Experience  Emotional Trauma  Psychoanalysis  Treatment  

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249. Mollon, P. (2001, May). Psychoanalytical perspectives in EMDR (with clinical examples)". Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, London, UK .

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Psychoanalysis and EMDR are, in manifest technique, utterly different. Nevertheless, both may draw upon universal and natural processes of healing the mind. EMDR appears to facilitate the processing of emotional experience and review of defensive strategies. It may do so by inducing favourable changes at a neurobiological level, involving interhemispheric communication. Comparisons may be made with Bion's analogy of the mind as a digestive organ. Although initially framed within a cognitive behavioural paradigm, EMDR is now used by clinicians of a wide range of backgrounds, including psychoanalytic. The clinical phenomena revealed by EMDR may have some implications for certain models of the mind within contemporary psychoanalysis, particularly concerning the past unconscious and the present unconscious.

Keywords: Psychoanalytic  

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250. Mikulka, C. (2011). Psychological trauma, healing and EMDR. Peace in the heart and home (pp. 51-82). Newton, NJ: Kittacanoe Press.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

Accuracy Verified: No

251. Wheeler, K. (2007, July). Psychotherapeutic strategies for healing trauma. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 43(3), 132-141. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6163.2007.00122.x.

Language: English

Format: Journal

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Purpose: The Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP), originally developed by Shapiro, provides a model for understanding how trauma affects the brain and how healing occurs. Conclusions: The effects of trauma are thought to be much broader than the diagnosis of PTSD and overlap with many other diagnostic categories. Recent physiological research supports the complexity of neurobiological responses to childhood stress and trauma. Practice Implications: The Treatment Hierarchy, AIP model, and evidence-based treatment framework presented here provide the context and a compass for holistic PMH-APRN practice for working with traumatized patients. [Author Abstract]

Keywords: Adaptive Information Processing    AIP  Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Complex PTSD  C-PTSD  Cognitive Therapy  Disorders of Extreme Stress (DESNOS)  Healing Trauma  Nursing  Posttraumatic Stress DIsorder  PTSD  

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252. 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

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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  

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253. Benor, D. J. (2008, May). Rapid and deep transformation using WHEE: Wholistic hybrid from EMDR & EFT. Presentation at the Academy for Guided Imagery 20th Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Objectives: Participants completing this presentation will be able to: Define wholistic healing and list and explain its components. Conduct a basic WHEE self-healing treatment session on their own. Know the indications, precautions, and contraindications for using WHEE to treat fears and phobias. Description: WHEE is a rapid, self-healing technique that relieves pains and stresses, transforms limiting beliefs, enhances confidence, and opens options to create positive attitudes even when under severe stress. WHEE is rapidly effective, and can also help to relieve the pain of migraines, arthritis, trauma, and cancer; anxieties, phobias, and PTSD; cravings, nausea, insomnia, and allergies. WHEE transforms your attitude towards stress from one of annoyance to one of gratitude that you have a further opportunity to dump the old "stuffed" junk that you carry with you, and to reprogram and update your internal hard drive (which you let a little child program for you). WHEE is powerful and faster than EFT and is safe for use outside a therapist’s office.

Keywords: Global Webcast  WHEE  

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254. Mason, P. (2013, March 5). The realities of PTSD: Healing in small doses. LivingWithAnxiety.com. Retrieved from http://www.livingwithanxiety.com/lifestyle/ptsd/the-realities-of-ptsd-healing-in-small-doses 3/13/2013.

Language: English

Format: Other

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A lot of VAs do offer EMDR these days, and it works for many people. Processing the trauma may only be the beginning of recovery, however, if you grew up in a home where there was a war between men and women. EFT offers the chance to make your home a sanctuary instead of a battleground. So does applying the principles of Al-anon to life with PTSD, and I'm sure there are other effective therapies, but this is the one that I know about. [Excerpt]

Keywords: Blog  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Veterans  

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255. Capps, F. (2005, September). Rebuilding trust:  Healing for couples using EMDR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Previous couples' therapy using EMDR has focused on attachment injuries. The body of work is discussed, as is the EMDR protocol, for couples proposed by Moses (2003). This workshop focuses on trust wounds within the relationship my describing 3 scenarios: substance abuse, violence abuse, and infidelity. Protocol variants that enhance client safety are illustrated. Results that include trauma resolution, increased empathy, relapse prevention gains, and heightened intimacy are reported. Innovative outcome assessment instrumentation is demonstrated.

Keywords: Couples Therapy  

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256. 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

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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  

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257. Giovannozzi, G. (2012, June). Regulated eye contact activation and installation protocol [Regulación de la activación del contacto ocular y protocolo de instalación]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Porges’ polyvagal theory provides a plausible explanation for the covariation between psychiatric and behavioral disorders and the atypical regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Porges himself associated this phenomenon with the failed maturation of the ventrovagal circuit, as well as with the child’s failure to learn the ability to modulate the so-­‐called “vagal break” which keeps the heart-­‐rate low and inhibits the influence of the SNS, allowing the modulation of the facial and head muscles and, therefore, the social engagement function, often impaired in psychiatric pathologies. From a psychotherapy standpoint, Porges’ finding that the maturation of the ventrovagal circuit and of its associated braking function occurs ontogenetically later than that of other ANS branches (last months of pregnancy and first year of life) and that a good relation with the caregiver is essential for its development is of significant importance. In this dyad – with the cortical-­‐bulbar pathway, sufficiently myelinated at birth, regulating face and head muscles and allowing signals exchange with the caregiver – children learn to confront their internal states and the environment as well as regulate their emotions, regulating an adaptive neuroception with the consequent possibility of a good social involvement. This focus on the first year of life and the caregiver – child dyad, in terms of time and place for the construction of biologically based behaviors common to all human beings, paves the way, as anticipated by Porges himself, for new possible intervention models in psychotherapy directly acting on the missed or impaired steps in this first phase of the psycho-­‐physiological development process, without disregarding its psychobiological quality. Clinical Application Since I believe that the inter-­‐brain perspective is the most efficient not only for the etiological explanation but especially for the restoration of relational impairments occurred during brain-­‐brain interactions, I chose eye contact (EC), because, according to several scholars, it is a privileged communication channel, in particular between mother and child. Several scholars agree that all forms of psychopathology share a failure in emotional regulation, which can be mostly traced back to the failure in the child-­‐ caregiver adaptive tuning and therefore to the impairment of their inter-­‐brain communication. An intervention on the EC shifts the therapy focus on this dysregulation to restore its functions. The EMDR AIP approach relies on the brain adaptive processing ability. EMDR has proved, in appropriate conditions (good therapeutic alliance, client stabilization, compliance with the EMDR protocol), our brain can repair traumatic injuries, i.e., reacquire and use information dysfunctionally stored after a trauma. Successful use of EMDR on target not directly traceable to a traumatic event (e.g., defenses, chronic pain, etc.) allows for the possibility to use this processing tool in increasingly broad fields and refines its resources. Thanks to its three-­‐pronged approach to dysfunctionally stored information in the brain (EMDR works on the cognitive, emotional and somatic level), the inter-­‐brain quality of its scope (the therapeutic alliance is part of the healing process) and for its focus on the present (EMDR works on the present, i.e., on the current and active components of the pathogenetic memory, bypassing all mediations and interpretation), EMDR seemed the most appropriate therapeutic tool to intervene on the EC dysregulation found in several psychiatric pathologies. Conclusion An EMDR protocol for the exploration and modulation of the EC is proposed. This protocol proved particularly useful with depressed or severely dissociative clients. After making clients aware of their difficulty in maintaining the EC, they are retrained to use this contact first on objects, then on animals (excellent mediators of a primitive form of social contact) until they are able to achieve eye contact with the therapist. During this training, clients are encouraged to become aware of their body sensations, emotions and beliefs, and the positive ones are installed with BLS. Memories of relational situations where clients identify an impaired EC are identified and these are targeted with the standard protocol. The focus then shifts to present and future situations. The regulation purpose of this protocol affects the application mode: interventions must never be dysregulating, therapists must proceed slowly. Clients must be rigorously kept within their window of tolerance, must be trained to recognize it and able of staying within its boundaries with respect to the microregulation of the EC.

La teoría polivagal de Porges proporciona una explicación plausible para la covariación entre los trastornos psiquiátricos comportamentales y la regulación atípica del sistema nervioso autónomo (ANS). El propio Porgues asoció este fenómeno con el fallo de maduración del circuito ventrovagal, por tanto el niño falla al aprender una habilidad también llamada “bloqueo vagal”, que mantiene la tasa cardiaca baja e inhibe la influencia del SNS, permitiendo la modulación de los músculos faciales y la cabeza, y por tanto, la función optima del compromiso social, a menudo emparejada con patologías psiquíatricas. Partiendo desde un punto de vista psicoterapéutico, Porges encontró que la maduración del circuito ventrovagal y su asociación con la función de frenado ocurre ontogenéticamente después que otras ramas del sistema nervioso autónomo (Los últimos meses del embarazo y los primeros años de vida) y que una buena relación con el cuidador es esencial para su desarrollo es significativamente importante. En esta línea – con vía córtico-­‐bulbar, lo suficientemente mielinizada en el nacimiento, regulando los músculos de la cara y la cabeza y permitiendo señales de intercambio con el cuidador-­‐ Los niños aprenden a estar cómodos con sus estados internos y con un ambiente que también regula sus emociones, regular una neurorecepción con la consecuente posibilidad de una buena integración social. Centrándonos en el primer año de vida del niño y el cuidador – La pareja de niños, en términos de tiempo y lugar para la construcción biológica fundamentada y basada en todos los seres humanos, allana el camino, como anticipó Porges, para nuevos modelos de intervención en psicoterapia, actuando directamente con el paso perdido o afectado de esta primera fase del proceso de desarrollo psicofisiológico, sin tener en cuenta su calidad psicobiológica. Aplicación Clínica. Desde que creó que la perspectiva del cerebro interior, continúa siendo la más eficiente no solo para desarrollar explicaciones etiológicas, también para la restauración de los desajustes relacionados ocurridos durante las interacciones cerebro-­‐cerebro. Escogí contacto visual (ECE), porque, de acuerdo con numerosos investigadores, es un privilegiado canal de comunicación, particularmente eficaz entre una madre y su hijo. Numerosos profesionales afirman que todas las formas de psicopatología comparten una fallo en la regulación emocional, que solo puede crear un error en el la comunicación interna del cerebro. Esta intervención en el EC modifica la terapia y la centra en la desregulación y la restauración de funciones. El enfoque EMDR SPIA está basado en la habilidad de procesamiento de la información relevante, EMDR ha sido probado en condiciones idóneas (buena alianza terapéutica, estabilización de la queja del cliente disgustado con el EMDR.).

Keywords: Installation Protocol  Regulated Eye Contact Activation  

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258. Gomez, A. (2011, August). Repairing the attachment system through the use of EMDR, play and creativity. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Orange County, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
This practical and hands on presentation is designed to provide fresh, creative and effective strategies for clinicians working with insecurely attached children and adolescents. The focus of this presentation is placed on the reprocessing phases of EMDR treatment (4-6), the healing of the attachment system and the use of reparative interweaves. This includes interweaves designed to promote integration at different levels of human experience: Cognitive, emotional, somatic and spiritual. Interweaves directed to complete defensive responses, meet attachment needs, modulate arousal and maintain the social engagement system active will be demonstrated. Several video clips will be presented to provide a very concrete and tangible experience.

Keywords: Attachment  Creativity  Play  

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259. Spector, J. (2003, February). Reprocessing. The Psychologist, 16(2), 65.

Language: English

Format: Journal

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The news analysis article on disaster planning from a psychological viewpoint in the December issue (‘Healing the wounds of the mind’) described EMDR as ‘eye movement desensitisation and reprogramming’. The correct name is of course ‘eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing’ – reprogramming has no place in this procedure.

Keywords: Letter  Reprocessing  

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260. Kirk, R. (2004, May 1). Residential school trauma: As time runs out for the Aboriginal Healing Fund, new treatments show promising results. The need for healing is still huge, but will the resources be available to ease the suffering and resultant social costs?. Regina, SK Canada: Briarpatch.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
I conducted my doctoral dissertation on my use of EMDR with 56 individuals, finding it working more quickly and effectively than other interventions. The EMDR process asks the individual not only to focus on the trauma, but also on their bodily reactions and the beliefs that they hold about what happened. People do not necessarily report to the therapist an in-detail recounting of the historic event, but often gain new insights about themselves and their situations that had not occurred to them in any previous self-reflection. Positive-emission topography (PET) scans on the brains of people recalling their traumas and those undergoing EMDR show different parts of the brain lighting up, and post-treatment, the areas of the brain that are activated are more balanced in both hemispheres than before.

Keywords: General  Overview  Regina, SK Canada  

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261. Laub, B. (2009). Resource connection envelope (RCE) in the EMDR standard protocol. In M. Luber (Ed.), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Basics and special situations, (pp. 93-99). New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

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The Resource Connection Envelope (RCE) derives from the assumption that the dialectical healing movement between negative stored memories or problems and positive stored memories or resources is crucial for adaptive processing. The dialectical movement is enhanced when the dialectical poles are made more accessible. The Assessment Phase in the Standard EMDR Protocol makes the problem, which is represented by the traumatic image or picture, more accessible for processing. The RCE aims to complement it by making the resource pole accessible as well. The Resource Connection Script: Past, Present, and Future is provided. [PsycINFO Database]

Keywords: RCE  Resource Connection Envelope  

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262. Laub, B. (2001, May). Resource installation (connection) in the standard EMDR protocol. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, UK .

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Resource Installation (RDI) is presented as an option for use in the standard protocol of EMDR. Consistent with the self healing aspect of the EMDR model, it allows the creation of an authentic resource sequence which is unique to the client, precisely matching her need or problem. The resource connection can also serve as a centre of inner strength in the solution of future problems. This work draws upon three conceptual frameworks in addition to Dr Shapiro's innate information processing model; (1) the assumption of an unconscious connection to resources as a source of healing (Erickson and Rossi 1976); (2) Narrative Therapy approaches of White and Epston (1990) and de Shazer (Focused Solution Therapy 1985); (3) the Jungian assumption of a need to reach a balance between the dialectical opposites of the psyche (Jung 1963). An appreciation of this dialectic can explain the unconscious matching between the problem and the resource. Three types of Resource connections (RC) will be presented: I. Past resource Connection, or PRC, which is carried out in the beginning of therapy after identification of the target and before specifying the picture. This is an image of a memory when the client felt at his best. There is an unconscious match between this resource and the problem. 2. Present resource connection, or PR. RC. This is a positive image which appears spontaneously during the processing, or induced by Cognitive Interweave. 3. Future Resource Connection, or FRC, which is an image of the way the client would like to see himself in a few months or in the more distant future. The use of this chain of resources during the sessions and outside the therapy room has been found 16 be very effective. I will give several examples to demonstrate different possibilities of using RC.

Keywords: Resource Installation  

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263. Parnell, L. (2012). Resource tapping activating your healing resources through bilateral stimulation. Shreveport, LA: Summit Interactive.

Language: English

Format: Video

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Dr. Parnell teaches basic skills in resource tapping, an EMDR-related technique that harnesses the power of imagery and bilateral body stimulation to achieve healing. She describes how this clinically recognized system impacts affect management, ego strengthening, and emotional regulation as well as its capacity to build resilience and calm the body on a deep physiological level.

Keywords: Resource Tapping  

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264. Arnold, C. (2002). Ricky Greenwald's 1998 paper. The EMDR Practitioner. Retrieved from http://www.emdr-practitioner.net on 12/27/2008.

Language: English

Format: Other

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"This article as well as others in the EMDR Practitioner are inspirational and a tribute to compassionate ways of healing trauma. Ricky Greenwald's paper is particularly poignant for me as I recently completed Level I training and came away very excited with the desire to be both healed and incorporate this approach into my practice. However, as one participant among 200, I found the training to be superficial with a minimum amount of time for "hands- on application leaving me with the need to seek out supervision. I think the model suggested by Ricky Greenwald is more in line with my learning style and I would sign up immediately if this were offered. Thanks for making this paper available."

Keywords: Letter  EMDR Traing Model  

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265. Giovannozzi, G. (2013, June). Safety, regulation, self-regulation and eye contact: New challenges for EMDR therapy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Geneva, Switzerland.

Language: English

Format: Conference

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Porges’ polivagal theory of the hierarchical interpretation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), in addition to extending the range of human beings’ possible responses to environmental demands, links the first line ventral-vagal response with the regulation of important viscera as well as that of facial and head muscles, mediating social interactions, and associates its activation with the feeling of safety, identifying this latter condition as essential for a person’s well-being.
Without safety no social relations, physiological regulation or healing are possible. Hence the importance for EMDR therapists to lead their clients to this condition: lacking the activation of the ventral-vagal circuit there can be no processing. EMDR therapists will be provided with tools to keep their clients in safe conditions within the setting.
Clients exposed to trauma and/or insecure attachment do not have a good ANS regulation and maintain inadequate defensive attitudes – as demonstrated by Porges’ results, easily comparable with Schore’s on affective development and with those of several multi-disciplinary scholars.
Exploring this dysfunction provides EMDR therapists with useful elements to guide their clients in the difficult task of confronting what they did not/could not process at that time. We propose a three-pronged cross-sectional assessment, regardless of the pathology, aimed at identifying the defensive arousal state of the ANS needed to face the dysregulating impact at that time, focusing on the prevalent activation style of the client, when meeting environmental challenges, and that emerging in the session. Starting from this assessment, EMDR therapists will be provided with tools to help clients recognize and master their defenses to increase their flexibility.
Using the regulation as a healing instrument and goal, and given the two-directional psychophysiological approach, where psychological and physiological processes meet, a new intervention model, stemming from the AIP-EMDR approach, is proposed, acting directly on the missing or impaired developmental stages of the self-regulation ability, consistently with what Porges hoped for.
The intervention focuses on Eye Contact (EC), because, as confirmed by several scholars, this is a privileged communication pathway, in particular in the mother-child dyad, to learn self-regulating skills and is easily impaired in psychiatric clients.
Learning objectives: Raise EMDR therapists’ awareness of the importance of safety for their clients, based on Porges’ Polyvagal Theory; Provide therapists with tools to maintain clients’ safety during the session; Help EMDR therapist to recognize and modulate clients’ Autonomic Nervous System activation; and Present an EMDR Protocol to regulate Eye Contact

Keywords: Eye Contact Protocol  Regulation  Safety  

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266. Carvalho, E. (2012, June). Sanando la pandilla que vive adentro [Healing the folks who live inside]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.

Language: Spanish

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Role theory/therapy was developed almost one hundred years ago, and one of its greatest innovators was Jacob Moreno, the founder of Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy. This workshop will present the use of eight-­‐phase EMDR treatment approach as a form of role therapy. It will help therapists identify the inner roles that all clients present, how the roles can be treated with EMDR and integrated towards a personality whole. This is an innovative and creative alternative/adjunct to ego-­‐state therapy for clients with less dissociative symptomatology and the more “everyday” client that psychotherapists tend to see in their offices.
La teoría/terapia de rol fue desarrollada hace casi 100 años, y uno de sus grandes innovadores fue Jacob Moreno, el fundador del psicodrama y la terapia de grupo. Este taller presentará el uso de un tratamiento EMDR de 8 fases en forma de terapia de rol. Esto ayudara a los terapeutas a identificar los roles interiores que todos los clientes presentan, como los roles deben ser tratados con EMDR e integrados hacia un todo en la personalidad. Esta es una alternativa innovadora y creativa a la terapia de Estados del Ego para los clientes con poca sintomatología disociativa y orientada al cliente más común de “a pie” que normalmente tiende a acudir a la consulta.

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

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267. Carvalho, E. (2012, May). Sanando la pandilla que vive adentro: Cómo las nuevas terapias de reprocesamiento pueden sanar nuestros roles internos [Healing the folks who live inside: How EMDR can heal our inner gallery of roles]. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform .

Language: Spanish

Format: Book

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¿Te ha pasado que a veces no entiendes tus reacciones, emociones o pensamientos? ¿Como que se alguien hubiera secuestrado el asiento de motorista de tu vida y y acabas por hacer algo tonto? ¿Te arrepientes de tu respuesta? Hay momentos que no haces sentido aún para ti? Quizás un rol interno, herido, asumió el control de tu vida y no te diste cuenta? Este libro te puede ayudar a hacer algo a respecto de ello. Utilizar la nueva terapia de EMDR para trata nuestra Pandilla Interna ha permitido juntar lo mejor de la terapia de reprocesamiento con terapia de roles para sanar los traumas y recuerdos dolorosos. Escrito en lenguaje popular, lleno de viñetas de los casos de la autora (psicóloga renomada), dará a sus lectores mucha información sobre trauma emocional y porqué debemos tratar los recuerdos difíciles. De una manera entretenida, pero informativa, ilustra como nuestros roles internos pueden mandar en nuestras vidas - para mejor o peor. Este libro tiene como propuesta identificar la existencia de la Pandilla Interna - aquellos personajes que viven adentro de todos y que dirigen nuestras vidas, tales como la Miedosita, el Adolescente en Crisis, el Niño Asustado, el Mentiroso (que miente ¡hasta para mí! Veremos cómo nacen estos roles y se desarrollan dentro de nosotros, cuál la función que cumplen en nuestras vidas, sus interacciones y algunas maneras de sanar los personajes heridos de nuestra Pandilla Interna que nos impiden de vivir plenamente. La énfasis especial en este proceso de sanación es en la nueva terapia de reprocesamiento, EMDR. También se aprende a celebrar los roles que nos edifican y nos sirven de recursos positivos. Tenemos como propuesta desarrollar la "política de la buena convivencia" pero ahora con los personajes que viven adentro, nuestra Pandilla Interna.

Do you sometimes feel like you don’t understand your reactions, feelings or thoughts? As if someone had hijacked the driver’s seat of your life and you wound up doing something stupid? Or regret your response? You don’t make sense in some situations, even to yourself? Maybe a wounded inner role took over and you didn’t catch it...? This book will explain what you can do about it. Using EMDR therapy to treat our Inner Gallery of Roles has brought together the best of reprocessing and role therapy for trauma and painful memories. Written for the layperson and full of snippets from the author’s case studies, it will give readers information about emotional trauma and why we should treat it. In a fun, entertaining and yet informative manner, it illustrates how our inner roles run our lives – for better or for worse. The purpose of this book is to help identify and clarify the existence of our Inner Gallery of roles – those who live inside all of us and that drive many aspects of our lives, such as the Scaredy-Cat, the Adolescent in Crisis, the Liar (that even lies to myself!), and the Inner Doctor. We will see how these roles are born and develop within, their functions and interactions in our lives, and how to heal the wounded ones, so that we can lead more fulfilling lives. We can also learn how to celebrate those roles that build us up and move us forward in life, and serve as positive resources when we need them. Although Role Theory is an integral part of Psychodrama the special emphasis in this healing process is on EMDR, a new reprocessing therapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro. We tie together all of these aspects in order to help our Inner Gallery of roles develop “good neighborhood policies” and live in greater harmony and health. In this book we will explain how roles develop inside of us and how trauma and painful memories keep our roles from proper development as we grow up.

Keywords: Inner Gallery of Roles  

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268. Pena, M. (2006). Sanar el dolor a traves del movimiento ocular [Healing the pain through eye movement]. Buenos Aires: Kier.

Language: Spanish

Format: Book

Abstract:
Ningún Método aplicado por la medicina tradicional ha podido terminar con esta clase de sufrimiento. Hoy, gracias a la novedosa técnica EMDR (Movimientos Oculares de Desensibilización y Reprocesamiento), nos encontramos ante un nuevo paradigma terapéutico: la posibilidad real de terminar con el dolor. Los recuerdos traumáticos se aíslan en el cerebro como resultado de los neuroquímicos producidos por el cuerto en el momento del trauma, que se almacenan sin asimilar durante años. El trabajo que se realiza a través del movimiento de los ojos desbloquea estos recuerdos reconectando las redes neuronales, antes aisladas del resto del cerebro, logrando así eliminar la sensación de dolor que el recuerdo genera en el paciente. Las técnicas EMDR y T.I.C. (Técnicas de Integración Cerebral) se han utilizado con enorme éxito en personas que sufrieron graves traumas: asaltos, abusos sexuales, así como en soldados con secuelas de guerra (Guerra de los Balcanes en Sarajevo, Bosnia), en víctimas de ataques con bombas (Oklahoma, EE.UU), en pacientes con ataques de pánico y fobias. Es tratamiento de soldados con estrés de combate, víctimas de inundaciones y huracanes y en los sobrevivientes al ataque a las Torres Gemelas en Nueva York, EE.UU., en 2001. La Lic. Marta Peña nos acerca en esta obra las bases y aplicaciones de las técnicas con ejemplos de exitosos casos clínicos reales.

No method used by traditional medicine has failed to finish with this kind of suffering. Today, thanks to the new technique EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), we face a new treatment paradigm: a real chance to end the pain. Isolated traumatic memories in the brain as a result of neurochemicals produced by the cuerto at the time of trauma, which are stored for years without assimilating. The work done through eye movement unlock these memories reconnecting the neural network, previously isolated from the rest of the brain, thus eliminating the sensation of pain that the memories generated by the patient. EMDR techniques and T.I.C. (Cerebral Integration Techniques) have been used with great success in people who suffered severe trauma: assaults, sexual abuse, as well as soldiers with sequelae of war (War in the Balkans in Sarajevo, Bosnia), victims of bombings ( Oklahoma, USA) in patients with panic attacks and phobias. It's treatment of soldiers with combat stress, flood and hurricane victims and survivors of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, USA, in 2001. Ms. Marta Peña us about this document the basis and applications of the techniques with examples of successful real clinical cases.

Keywords: General  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

269. Klepac, S. (2002, March 12). Seeing the healing path -- Therapists have new methods to help people deal with traumatic life events. Yakima, WA:  Yakima Herald-Republic, Unleashed, 1C-2.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
With Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing - or EMDR - those seeking to overcome current phobias or past traumas have another option aside from the traditional techniques used by therapists.

Keywords: General  Overview  Yakima  

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270. Sorensen, S. (2007). Seelische selbstheilungskraft ganzheitliche EMDR-selbsttherapie und individuierende selbstanalyse [Mental self-healing: Holistic self-therapy and EMDR individuating self] . Norderstedt: Books on Demand GmbH .

Language: German

Format: Book

Abstract:
Seelische Selbstheilungskraft - Ganzheitliche EMDR-Selbstherapie und individuierende Selbstanalyse. In dem 700 Seiten umfassenden Werk inklusive umfangreichen Nachschlageverzeichnissen beschreibt Sofia Sörensen ihre Selbstheilung von einer ausgeprägten posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung, die ihr Leben 53 Jahre lang nach einem Mordanschlag und schwerem Mobbing in der Kindheit geprägt hat. Die Störungen bestanden in hoher Empfindlichkeit, Hypervigilanz, zuweilen Panikstörungen, Phobien, teils suchtartigen Verhaltensweisen mit Kaufrausch und Zwängen, Alpträumen, Gedankenkreisen, teilweise schweren psychosomatischen Krämpfen, Angina pectoris, Stimmritzenkrämpfen, hoher Infektanfälligkeit und vor allem unter neuen Traumatisierungen und Frust auch in allgemein gestörtem sozialen Verhalten. Kompensation und Dekompensation bestimmten ihr Kräfte aufreibendes Leben. Sofia Sörensen hat sich schließlich selbst geheilt, indem sie sich intensiv sachkundig gemacht hat, ihre seelischen Selbstheilungskräfte nicht mehr durch Ängste und vorgefasste Ansichten blockierte sondern durch eine mehrdimensionale, ganzheitliche Selbsttherapie unter Einbeziehung von EMDR freigelegt hat. Selbsttherapie ist letztendlich auf die immer vorhandene Selbstheilungskraft zurückzuführen. Diese schreibt die Autorin der Schöpfungskraft und damit dem Schöpfer selbst zu. Das Buch ist zugleich Erfahrungsbericht, Biografie und Sachbuch.

Mental self-healing-Holistic EMDR Selbstherapie and individuating self. In the 700 page work, including extensive Nachschlageverzeichnissen Sofia Sorensen describes their self-healing from a severe post-traumatic stress disorder, which has shaped their lives 53 years after an assassination attempt and severe bullying in childhood. The disturbances were in high sensitivity, hypervigilance, and sometimes panic disorders, phobias, sometimes addictive behaviors with a spending spree and constraints, nightmares, thoughts circles, some severe psychosomatic cramps, angina pectoris, glottic spasm, high susceptibility to infection and especially under the new trauma and frustration in general degraded social behavior. Compensation and decompensation certain forces exhausting their life. Sofia Sorensen has finally cured himself, has made intense by competent, their psychological self-healing by no more fears and preconceived views blocked but has uncovered a multidimensional and holistic self-therapy, involving EMDR. Self-therapy is ultimately due to the ever-present self-healing power. This writes the author of the power of creation and thus to the Creator himself. The book is also a field report, biography and nonfiction. //www.emdr-selbsttherapie.de//

Keywords: Holistic Healing  Individuation  

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271. Sorensen, S. (2007). Seelische selbstheilungskraft ganzheitliche EMDR - Selbsttherapie und individuierende selbstanalyse [Mental self healing power: Holistic EMDR self therapy and individual self-analysis]. Norderstedt Books on Demand GmbH.

Language: German

Format: Book

Abstract:
Erfahrungsbericht einer Selbsttherapie an Leib und Seele, Biografie und Sachbuch. Sofia Sörensen hat sich während ihres turbulenten Lebens selbst sachkundig gemacht und mutig unter multidimensionaler Psychotherapie mit EMDR, Verhaltenstherapie, Psychoanalyse und anderem selbständig erfolgreich behandelt. In der Wagneroper Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg fragt Walther von Stolzing: "Wie fang' ich nach der Regel an?" Und Hans Sachs antwortet ihm: "Ihr stellt sie selbst und folgt ihr dann." Der eigene Leitsatz von Sofia Sörensen lautet: "Irren kann ich mich auch selbst. Dafür benötige ich keinen Therapeuten mehr."Erfahrungsbericht einer Selbsttherapie an Leib und Seele, Biografie und Sachbuch. Sofia Sörensen hat sich während ihres turbulenten Lebens selbst sachkundig gemacht und mutig unter multidimensionaler Psychotherapie mit EMDR, Verhaltenstherapie, Psychoanalyse und anderem selbständig erfolgreich behandelt. In der Wagneroper Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg fragt Walther von Stolzing: "Wie fang' ich nach der Regel an?" Und Hans Sachs antwortet ihm: "Ihr stellt sie selbst und folgt ihr dann." Der eigene Leitsatz von Sofia Sörensen lautet: "Irren kann ich mich auch selbst. Dafür benötige ich keinen Therapeuten mehr."

Review of self-therapy, body and soul, biography and nonfiction. Sofia Sorensen has made during her turbulent life itself competently and courageously with under multidimensional EMDR psychotherapy, behavior therapy, psychoanalysis and other self-treated successfully. In Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Walther von Stolzing asks: "How could I begin to the rule?" And Hans Sachs replied: "You will own it and then follows her." The own motto of Sofia Sorensen is: "To err may I also own this I do not need a therapist anymore." Review of self-therapy, body and soul, biography and nonfiction. Sofia Sorensen has made during her turbulent life itself competently and courageously with under multidimensional EMDR psychotherapy, behavior therapy, psychoanalysis and other self-treated successfully. In Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Walther von Stolzing asks: "How could I begin to the rule?" And Hans Sachs replied: "You will own it and then follows her." The own motto of Sofia Sorensen is: "To err may I also own this I do not need a therapist anymore."

Keywords: General  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: No

272. Zabukovec, J., Lazrove, S., & Shapiro, F. (2000, June). Self-healing aspects of EMDR:  The therapeutic change process and perspectives of integrated psychotherapies. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 10(2), 189-206. doi:10.1023/A:1009400317083.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Shapiro 1989a, 1989b, 1995) is an innovative, comprehensive approach to psychotherapy. While EMDR's use of eye movements has attracted a great deal of attention, the efficacy of the EMDR method can be explained parsimoniously in terms of many different types of therapy. Lang's (1985) information processing networks provide a way to understand the Accelerated Information Processing model proposed by Shapiro to explain EMDR. A representative EMDR session is presented to illustrate the integrative components of EMDR's procedural elements and the range of clinical effects. Therapeutic changes seen as a result of self-healing using EMDR are discussed from the perspectives of other psychotherapeutic approaches in order to understand the contribution of EMDR to the psychotherapy integration movement.

Keywords: Self-Healing  Therapeutic Process  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

273. Benor, D. J. (2005, November). Self-healing interventions for clinical practice:  Brief psychotherapy with WHEE -- the wholistic hybrid of EMDR and EFT. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 11(4), 270-274. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.02.006.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Potent self-healing approaches are now available to help people to deal with their stresses, anxieties, and pains of physical and emotional origins. The author, a wholistic psychiatrist, shares his clinical experiences in helping his clients deal expeditiously and successfully with a variety of physical and psychological symptoms. This article focuses on WHEE, a brief, potent method for releasing psychological and physical pains, negative beliefs, and disbeliefs, and for installing positive feelings and beliefs. To use modern terminology, this method allows you to correct the serious but not fatal error you have made in letting a child program your lifetime computer. WHEE is a method for reprogramming your default programs. [Author Abstract]

Keywords: Brief Psychotherapy  Energy Psychotherapy  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Psychotherapeutic Processes  PTSDStressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

274. Posmontier, R., Dovydaitis, T., & Lipman, K. (2010, August). Sexual violence: Psychiatric healing with eye movement reprocessing and desensitization. Health Care for Women International, 31(8), 755-768 .

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Sexual violence, which affects one in three women worldwide, can result in significant psychiatric morbidity and suicide. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) offers health care providers the option of a brief psychiatric intervention that can result in psychiatric healing in as few as four sessions. Because health care providers often hear stories of sexual violence from their patients, they are in an ideal position to make recommendations for treatment. The purpose of this article is to introduce health care providers to the technique of EMDR, review safety and appropriateness, and discuss clinical and research implications.[Author abstract]

Keywords: Sexual Violence  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

275. Gilman, S. (2003, Spring). Shots fired, officer down: recovering from the after effects of traumatic stress. Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists.

Language: English

Format: Other

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In the past 18 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have obtained continuing education in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I have used them all. Never before have Iseen such significant, efficient and lasting change in people than Ihave with Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). For five years Ihave spent 100's of hours using EMDR. One by one my clients experienced symptom relief and improvements in the quality of their lives they had never before known. Iwas clinically very satisfied and altruistically humbled. I found myself saying, "Yes, this is why Igot into this business, to make a difference." Then in 1999 I was introduced to a case where EMDR was put to an intense test and showed its colors. The following is a brief description of a journey through trauma and healing that has forever changed me, my work, and by their own report, the lives of others.

Keywords: Policemen  Police Officers  Traumatic Stress  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

276. Richardson, P., Williams, S. R., Hepenstall, S., Gregory, L., McKie, S., & Corrigan, F. (2009). A single-case fMRI study: EMDR treatment of a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 10-23. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.10.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
This study assessed the effects of a session of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with auditory alternating bilateral stimulation (ABS) using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of brain activations. A case study was conducted with a female participant who was suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder following a severe assault. The fMRI scan began with safe-place imagery, for purposes of comparison, and then attention to the trauma memory without ABS. After this, ABS was provided as she began using EMDR procedures to process the traumatic memory. At postsession, the traumatic memory showed robust and significant changes on self-report measures. The initiation of the EMDR protocol with provision of ABS was associated with a marked change in brain activation within the prefrontal cortex demonstrating a ventromedial shift. The authors argue that the structure of the EMDR protocol encourages such a ventromedial activation, which is then intensified by ABS to overcome the block to information processing that has been preventing natural healing from occurring spontaneously.

Keywords: fMRI  Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Single Case  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

277. Lovett. J. (1999). Small wonders: Healing childhood trauma with EMDR. New York: Free Press/Simon & Schuster.

Language: English

Format: Book

Abstract:
A book for parents and professionals about the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in treating children suffering the consequences of traumatic events.

Keywords: Children  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

278. Lovett, J. M. (2004, September). Small wonders:  Healing childhood trauma with EMDR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Montreal, Quebec Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Dr. Lovett's workshop will focus on practical treatment approaches for resolving trauma and attachment issues in children and inner children. The presentation will include experiential learning, case studies, slides, and videos demosntrating EMDR-facilitated play, storytelling, and imagination exercises. Participants will learn to recognize the impact of early trauma on development, trust, and relationships. They will learn to use post traumatic behaviors and trauma history to guide treatment, and to choose interweaves, positive cognitions, and stories that facilitate healing. This workshop will present ways by which EMDR can help adults, as well as children, raise healthy inner parents.

Keywords: Children  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

279. Lovett, J. M. (2005, June). Small Wonders:  Healing childhood trauma with EMDR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Brussels, Belgium.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Dr. Lovett’s workshop will focus on practical treatment approaches for resolving trauma and attachment issues in children. The presentation will include experiential learning, case studies, slides, and videos demonstrating EMDR-facilitated play, storytelling, and imagination exercises. Participants will learn to recognize the impact of early trauma on development, trust, and relationships. They will learn to use post traumatic behaviors and trauma history to guide treatment, and to choose interweaves, positive cognitions, and stories that facilitate healing. The workshop will present ways by which EMDR can help children develp healthy “inner parents.”

Keywords: Children  Stressors  Survivors  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

280. Weirauch-Schmachtenberg, P. (2010, July). Solving a destructive mother-child relationship after a birth trauma: A case study. Presentation at the 1st EMDR Asia Conference, Bali, Indonesia.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
How can we process a long lasting, chronic symptomatic and dysfunctional communication structure? I would like to invite you to take part in a healing and touching process. This presentation uses a case study with a 9 year old boy and his mother. It illustrates how trauma therapeutic approaches and techniques could be powerful tools to process traumatic events, in this case a birth trauma. Systematic ideas for improving effectiveness of therapy are discussed. One focus is how to write a certain “Trauma Story” for children and parents / foster parents and its application.

Keywords: Case Study  Birth Trauma  Mother-Child Relationship  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

281. Dworkin, M. (2010, March). Solving transference and counter-transference with dissociative disorders in EMDR. Presentation at the 8th EMDR Association UK & Ireland Annual Conference & AGM, Dublin, Ireland.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Chair, Michael Paterson
This workshop will focus on the types of transference and counter-transference that arise in EMDR with dissociative clients and teach solutions. Procedural modifications have been the focus in dealing with pathological dissociation in EMDR treatment. Separately, transference and counter-transference with dissociative patients have been written about extensively by experts in the dissociation field. Research findings about the effects of mirror neurons and embedded simulation on the inter-subjective field of patient and therapist have also been published. Strategies for dealing with these transference and counter-transference in EMDR treatment have received little attention even though this population has intense transference, and can activate intense counter-transference. These issues may begin during an evaluation of the presenting problems. Strategies for identifying and using transference to enhance dual awareness during history taking will be demonstrated. An elongated preparation phase to develop enough trust and stabilization before exploring traumatic memories can limit induced transference. Different parts of a dissociative patient may have different kinds of transferences. These transferences may cause the patient to withdraw, cling or attack; affecting the therapist’s abilities to stay attuned and focused on the work in different phases of EMDR. Strategies of attunement to the activated part of the client will be demonstrated in order to repair or prevent ruptures of attunement. Interactions are bi-directional, and different (transferential) parts may activate dissociative parts of the therapist. Strategies to somatically identify and use these counter-transferential activations in the therapist will be taught through body based awarenesses. R/D/I strategies can be used to limit countertransference to remain grounded and attuned. Transference and counter-transference during the assessment phase will be identified and solutions presented. During the Desensitization phase under-accessing or over-accessing target memories; abreaction vs. vehement emotions will be discussed as unacknowledged dissociative moments with indications for inducing transference, counter-transference, or both. Decisions need be made collaboratively whether to process or contain these events. Understanding and dealing with dilemmas of dissociative enactments are crucial to keeping the healing process going. These inter-subjective issues may be most intense during the first four phases, but some problems may continue into Installation and the Body Scan. Problems and solutions during Incomplete Closure and the Re-evaluation phases will be given. Activated parts in the patient may cling or be angry with the therapist at the end of an EMDR session. Failure or defectiveness parts of the therapist may become activated as well. Solutions to these issues that occur during different phases will be taught so that participants will leave the workshop with additional strategies to use with their dissociative patients. Attunement to dissociative parts, identifying transference and counter-transference binds; The Clinician Self Awareness Questionnaire ; Compartmentalization; use of self soothing skills; using Relational, Empathic, and Transferential Interweaves; identifying moments of projective identification and enactments, and then to use them to deepen EMDR will be taught, as well as innovative inter-subjective strategies . Case examples and awareness exercises will used throughout the workshop to facilitate intellectual and experiential learning.

Keywords: Counter-transference  Dissociative Disorders  Transference  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

282. Abbott, G., & Tefft, M. (2009, April 18). Somatic processing in EMDR: Lessons from Eastern Psychology. Presentation at the Western Massachusetts EMDRIA Conference "EMDR and the Body," Amherst, MA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Paying attention to body sensations, without effort to manipulate them, may be traced to the ancient healing practice of mindfulness. We will examine several areas where EMDR can be informed by mindfulness, including the natural arising of sensations in EMDR and the role of sensations in managing countertransference. The workshop will include didactics, cases, exercises, and discussion.

Keywords: Somatic Processing  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

283. Kennett, L. (2007, November). Staat EMDR voor genezing? [EMDR stands for healing?]. Ode Magazine, 101. Retrieved from http://nl.odemagazine.com/doc/0101/staat-emdr-voor-genezing/ on 1/16/2011.

Language: Dutch

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
De therapie waaraan Mary zoveel had gehad, was Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), een behandeling waarbij de patiënt om te beginnen met zijn of haar ogen de vingers van de therapeut volgt, die deze van links naar rechts beweegt. Terwijl de patiënt zich concentreert op de oogbewegingen (of andere bilaterale stimuli, zoals klopjes op de knieën of geluidssignalen), functioneert de therapeut als een soort gids die de patiënt terugleidt naar de herinnering aan de traumatische ervaring, waardoor de patiënt geholpen wordt bij het opnieuw ordenen en uiteindelijk opnieuw verwerken van negatieve gedachten en emoties.

The therapy to which Mary had so much was Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a treatment where the patient to begin his or her eyes following the fingers of the therapist, who moves from left to right. While the patient focuses on the eye movements (or other bilateral stimuli, such as pats on the knee or beeps), does the therapist as a guide the patient goes back to the memory of the traumatic experience, so the patient is helped to re-organize and eventually reprocess negative thoughts and emotions.

Keywords: General  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

284. Vojtova, H. & Hasto, J. (2005). Stabilizačné techniky a EMDR v psychoterapii posttraumatickej stresovej poruchy [Stabilization techniques and EMDR psychotherapy in posttraumatic stress disorder]. Psychiatrie Pro Praxi, 4, 198-200.

Language: Slovak

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
Kazuistika ilustruje využitie stabilizačných psychoterapeutických techník a EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) v terapii jednoduchej i subsyndromálnej komplexnej (3) posttraumatickej stresovej poruchy (PTSP) u tej istej pacientky. Stabilizačné techniky, ktoré využívajú špeciálne volené a štruktúrované imaginácie, pomáhajú pacientovi v prvej fáze terapie obnoviť schopnosť prežívať bezpečie, mobilizovať jeho vlastné zdroje uzdravenia a pomôcť mu získať kontrolu nad vlastným prežívaním. EMDR je psychoterapeutická metóda konfrontácie s traumou (expozície), ktorá vychádza z poznatkov o neurobiologickom spracovaní informácií. Jadrom metódy je zistenie, že bilaterálna stimulácia (zabezpečená najbežnejšie pohybom očí zo strany na stranu – odtiaľ názov metódy) umožňuje adaptívne spracovanie dysfunkčne uloženej informácie a uvoľňuje samoliečiaci proces v nervovej sústave pacienta (4). Stabilizačné techniky i EMDR patria ku komplexnej psychoterapii traumy.

The case report illustrates the use of psychotherapeutic techniques, stability and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and reprocessing) in the treatment of simple and complex subsyndromálnej (3) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the same patient. Stabilization technique using specially chosen and structured imagination, assist the patient in the first phase of therapy to restore the ability to experience security, to mobilize its own healing resources to help him gain control of their own survival. EMDR is a psychotherapeutic method of confrontation with the trauma (exposure), based on knowledge of the neurobiological information processing. The core method is the finding that bilateral stimulation (eye movements commonly provided from side to side - hence the name of the method) allows for adaptive processing of dysfunctional information stored and released samoliečiaci process in the nervous system of patients (4). Stabilization techniques and EMDR psychotherapy include a comprehensive trauma.
Also puplished in Psychiatria Pre Prax, 6(4), 194-196.

Keywords: Eye Movements  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Psychotherapy  PTSD  Treatment  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

285. van der Weele, J., & With, A. (2007, June). Stabilization groups with ethnic minority women after domestic violence: Presentation of a model based on structural theory of dissociation, EMDR, intercultural comunication and expressive artwork. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Alternative to violence has developed a group treatment model structured by the theory of structural dissociation and EMDR trauma treatment theory. Woman with ethnic minority background received short terms group treatment at a shelter for victims of domestic violence at an outpatient clinic and at a domestic violence family treatment center. The groups were supplements to individual therapy/counseling. We have had 10 groups; one with only Pakistani women, several mixed ethnic minority cultural groups with translation and groups in “simple Norwegian.” Recruitment was enhanced by the policy of sharing of symptoms and problems today with no obligation to share about personal past. The model has low drop out rate and therapist working with the individuals report more effective treatment sessions. For some women the group becomes the preferred choice of treatment. We discovered that early phase trauma work can be done in a group format with severely and recently traumatized women. Methods used are resource installation and safe place work, increase awareness of negative/positive cognitions, butterfly hug, nightmare protocol, expressive art therapy techniques as grounding, breathing techniques working with personal borders, working with imagination and playfulness. Structural therapy of dissociation concepts as ANP/EP structures and mental capacity, working from here and now, focusing on the ANP above EP's are woven into how the therapists regulate the group process and plan content. The theory organizes how we handle flashbacks, current acute crisis and how we focus on the womens’ personal trauma. We also teach about the effect of violence in relationships, the need to work on personal safety and the needs of children in the aftermath of violence. Theory from the field of intercultural communication gave us guidelines in working with women from high context, indirect and collectivistic cultures. A workbook for the clients on violence, PTSD symptoms and stabilisation treatment has been developed in the aftermath of these groups and is translated into several languages. We will present the material at the conference in the structure of the early fase trauma treatment group format. Showing in vivo how we apply the theory to severely traumatized women. We will share some of our favorite group exercises, metaphors and group rituals. Our goal is: 1. to show how the theory of structural dissociation serves as guideline for organizing and resulting treatment with severely traumatized clients in groups. 2. Give insight into typical adjustments that have been made to tailor treatment to ethnic minority populations. 3. Explain how expressive art work needs to make adjustments to the population of severely traumatized women. 4. Finally show how the group uses elements from EMDR and enhances individual EMDR work. In our experience, the stabilisation groups have integrated the heart, mind and body in the work of healing with a population that is often found difficult to treat effectively. We hare started to retain other therapists in using the model and are in the process of applying for a research grant.

Keywords: Artwork  Domestic Violence  Dissociation  Ethnic  Intercultural Communication  Minority  Stabilization  Women  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

286. Barol, B. I., & Seubert, A. (2010). Stepping stones: EMDR treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and challenging behavior. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(4), 156-169. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.4.4.156 .

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
Trauma and its ensuing accommodations, including challenging behaviors, have been a growing consideration for practitioners working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Recognizing the importance of one’s client’s trauma history, practitioners are seeking effective methods of providing therapy to IDD clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses. In this exploratory study, using a multiple single case study design, six individuals with IDD and known trauma histories were treated with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The researchers employed the standard EMDR protocol, adapting it when necessary to accommodate the needs of each participant. Outcomes provide preliminary evidence that EMDR may be an effective method of trauma treatment for clients with intellectual abilities, pointing to EMDR as a treatment with potential for facilitating healing from trauma with IDD clients.

Keywords: Autism  Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Trauma Treatment  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

287. Kitchur, M. (2005). The strategic developmental model for EMDR. In R. Shapiro (Ed.), EMDR solutions: Pathways to healing (pp. 8-56). New York: W W Norton & Co.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
The strategic developmental model (SDM) for EMDR originated in Canada in 1996. It is a model that was born out of desperation in the face of the overwhelming treatment needs of severe- and multiple trauma victims, forensic clients, and short-term funded high-risk individuals. It is an efficient and comprehensive method for maximally delivering the benefits of EMDR to high-needs clients before their therapy might be prematurely interrupted by the realities of funding or of a multiproblem life. Such a method, I felt, would need to effectively facilitate rapid engagement and address or circumvent the fear, hostility, anxiety, and resistance that so often undermine or sabotage therapy with high-need and high-risk populations. Clinical experience also suggested the importance of having some systematic manner of assessing and treating the often multiple fundamental underlying causes of pathology and symptomatology in order to assist these high-risk and high-need clients to break the cycles and patterns that likely would repeat in their lives. I hypothesized that any process or strategies that might facilitate healing in these ways could also be anticipated to optimize therapeutic outcome for high-functioning clients and diverse client populations. [Text, p. 8] [Pilots]

Keywords: Patient History  Hypnotherapy  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  Psychotherapeutic Processes  PTSD  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

288. Burford, M. (2002, October 1). Stress-overs; take three women under incredible pressure--just like you--and three stress-reduction experts.  Mix. Stir up memories.  Question: Is relief in sight?. O, The Oprah Magazine.

Language: English

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
The approach, developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro, PhD, more than a decade ago, involves asking a client to recall a stressful experience while watching her therapist quickly move a finger, an object, or a light back and forth in front of her face. This allegedly changes the way the mind stores the memory. The therapist also plays music or nature sounds designed to induce an almost trancelike state in which the client can get a clear image of the trauma--the same state in which, according to Grand, a person can access her most profound ability to heal. While other therapeutic approaches can involve years of sloshing through psychological dramas, proponents of EMDR claim that healing can be accomplished in weeks or months rather than years. Grand says it can even be almost instantaneous.

Keywords: Stress Reduction  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

289. Bordern, T. (2008, January). Successful treatment of trauma and addictions using EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing). Presentation at the 22nd Annual International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
A tool in the healing of trauma. Studies reveal a cessation of PTSD symptoms as well as recovery from addiction issues that may be associated.

Keywords: Addictions  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

290. Meignant, I. (2012, April). The systemic EMDR approach: Healing the couple. Presentation at the annual meeting of EMDR Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Combining Mony Elkaim's Reciprocal Double Bind Systemic Model with the EMDR Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model is a new perspective for couple therapy. This combination of approaches can be used to develop an EMDR treatment plan that incorporates and respects the relational systems, e.g., spouses and intimate partners, parent/child, employer/employee. In this presentation, participants will learn how and when it is appropriate to work with the one member of a couple as a co-therapist; how individual safe places can be applied to develop a safe place for the couple, both during the session and at home; how to develop a systemic EMDR targeting plan, guided by the understanding of the Reciprocal Double Bind, and finally, how to apply the 8 phases EMDR protocol to couple work, based on a Systemic Model.
Learning objectives: 1.Evaluate when to use EMDR in couple therapy session 2.Be able to do the installation of EMDR safe place as a resource for the couple 3.Understand how to use the systemic model, reciprocal double bind, to find the individual targets that are involved in the couple’s current issues and presenting problems. 4.Learn to apply the specifications of each of the 8 phases EMDR protocol with a couple.

Keywords: Couples Therapy  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

291. Abbott, G. (2013, May). Tactical integration in the conference room: A Safer, more efficient path to healing structural dissociation of the personality with EMDR. Presentation at the Western Massachusetts EMDRIA Regional Network 9th Annual Spring Conference, Amherst MA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
EMDR This advanced workshop covers six hindrances to using EMDR with dissociative disorders and an integrated set of solutions. Hindrances include: sudden loss of ability to defend against dissociated memories during processing and a tendency to over-access with insufficient skill to express affect, etc. Safe resolutions lie in the integration of a tactical integrationist approach to the introduction of EMDR, plus concepts from the structural theory of dissociation of the personality and the clinical tool of the conference room. The workshop will include lecture, case vignettes, sculpted role plays with participants, and discussion.

Keywords: Conference Room  Dissociation  Structural Dissociation  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

292. Lansing, K. (2012, Novembro). TEPT induzido por cumprimento do dever - Imagens de trauma, imagens de cura [PTSD induced in the line of duty - Images trauma, healing images]. Apresentação no II Congresso Brasileiro de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.

Language: Portuguese

Format: Conference

Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

293. Klaus, P. (2012, June). The use of EMDR in preverbal trauma [La utilización de EMDR en el trauma preverbal]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Psychological, somatic and medical problems often have their origins in more obscure beginnings. This method helps reveal a deeper and more comprehensive history taking process to enable the clinician to help the client more quickly gain access to preverbal 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.

A menudo los problemas psicológicos, somáticos y médicos tienen su origen en comienzos más oscuros. Este método ayuda a desvelar un proceso para elaborar una anamnesis más profunda y exhaustiva para permitir al clínico a ayudar al cliente a acceder más rápidamente a los factores preverbales subyacentes que pueden bloquear la curación. Junto con una imagen más clara de la afección, la integración de una variedad de mecanismos de curación con EMDR ofrece un planteamiento individualizado para activar el potencial propio del cliente para curarse.

Keywords: Preverbal Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

294. Taylor, R. J. (2004). Therapeutic intervention of trauma and stress brought on by divorce. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 41(1-2), 129-135. doi:10.1300/J087v41n01_08.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
The trials and tribulations of experiencing a divorce are not easy for anyone who has seen it firsthand. Regardless of how the divorce occurs, it is important to note that there are hurt parties in need of healing. This article suggests a model based on EMDR, hypnosis, and NLP that may be combined with the efforts of mediation, divorce education, and support and counseling groups to reduce the pain and anguish being experienced. It is only when the parent(s) are free from the trauma associated from divorce that they may serve as a positive influence on their children.

Keywords: Distress  Divorce  Divorce Education  Emotional Trauma  Group Counseling  Group Psychotherapy  Hypnosis  Intervention  Mediation  Neurolinguistic Programming  NLP  Psychoeducation  Stress  Support & Counseling Groups  Therapeutic Intervention  Support Groups  Trauma  Treatment  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

295. Kaplan, S., & Gilson, G. (2000, September). Therapeutic interweave: Before and beyond. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Participants will: 1) be able to define the cognitive interweave and go beyond it to be able to define an expanded conceptualization of the therapeutic interweave; 2) be able to identify a range of therapeutic interweaves, including cognitive, affective, body awareness, imaginal, ego state, experiential, dynamic, spiritual, healing, etc.; 3) be able to assess for and build in a foundation of safety, where needed, before beginning EMDR work; 4) be able to explain how the range of therapeutic interweaves can help clients establish appropriate responsibility, safety, and choices and explain how therapists can make a space for clients to be able to effect an adaptive change on their own; 5) learn a framework for deciding when, how, and if to use the therapeutic interweave during EMDR treatment when clients have not spontaneously found their way to an adaptive resolution; and 6) develop competence in assessing for and creating a foundation of safety, be able to share interweave approaches that participants have found to be effective, and develop competence in choosing, developing, utilizing, and timing of the therapeutic interweave in carefully designed experiential learning exercises.

Keywords: Therapeutic Interweave  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

296. York, S. (2002, November 10). Therapist works on healing, letting spirit move you. Flint, MI: The Flint Journal, The Fenton Press (Edition), Community, FP01.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
The EMDR machine, which uses eye movement to stimulate the brain to "pull out the negative and put in the positive," is one of several treatments offered by Callard-Moore, 33, at her office in the Fenton Creative Health Center on N. Long Lake Road.

Keywords: General  Flint  Overview  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

297. Fernandez, B. R. (2010, December). Through the eyes of a child: A symbolic, narrative journey through complex childhood trauma. Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA . 1490015.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
This research examines how symbolic expression in the form of written autobiographical stories, dream images, and original art can heal the survivor of complex childhood trauma. Chronic neglect, witnessing and/or experiencing physical and sexual abuse, systematic humiliation, or other terrorizing experiences can lead to psychic fragmentation, disruptions in memory, and other adaptations that can cause lifelong suffering and functional impairment. These trauma sequelae concern psychotherapists and other professionals who treat survivors. Included is a discussion of attachment theory, brain development, memory, and other psychological experiences endured by childhood trauma survivors. Presented is the author's artistic, phenomenological, and hermeneutic engagement with healing such trauma through depth psychology, psychotherapy, and symbolic artistic representations including memoir. There is a focus on the importance of rebuilding self through the piecing together of coherent autobiographical narrative. It includes coverage of stages of recovery and various treatment approaches including EMDR, art therapy, and Jungian dreamwork.

Keywords: Art  Autobiographical Stories  Dream Images  Narration  Symbolic Expression  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

298. Marich, J. N. (2010). To the editor. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(2), 100-101. doi:10.1891/1933-3196.4.2.100.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
In Isaac Bashevis Singer’s prolifi c Holocaust novel, Enemies: A Love Story (1972), the main character, Herman Broder, sets his eyes into an oscillating motion whenever he needs to deal with stress or anxiety. The books and poems of Native American author Sherman Alexie (1992, 2009) beautifully document how centuries of tribes have utilized the dance, an activity of tactile bilateral stimulation, to cope with distress and heighten performance. Kyra Gaunt (2006) documented how generations of African American girls have used clapping games, doubledutch jump rope, and other bilateral rhythmic activities to transition into adulthood. This small collection of examples sets a larger context for the development of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) that I feel, in the excitement over the 20th anniversary of Shapiro’s discovery, we have failed to consider. I write this letter with a great deal of respect for Dr. Francine Shapiro as someone who has tapped into the seemingly innate, healing power of bilateral stimulation and systematized it for use in psychotherapeutic settings. In the spirit of appreciating the larger context of her contribution, I feel the need to voice my concern about several points that she articulated in the interview with Marilyn Luber. (Excerpt)

Keywords: Letter  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

299. Knipe, J. (2002, June). A tool for working with dissociative clients. EMDRIA Newsletter, 7(2), 14-15.

Language: English

Format: Newsletter

Abstract:
For those clients who are suffering from Complex PTSD, especially those whose condition originates in childhood abuse or neglect, dissociation is likely to be part of the presenting clinical picture. To the extent that dissociation is occurring, the healing power of EMDR may be blocked, and more importantly, the use of the standard EMDR protocol may put the client at risk for a non-therapeutic dissociative abreaction.

Keywords: Dissociation  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

300. Nilsson, D., & Jonsson, M. (2010, April). Towards healing of a trauma that led to conversion-dissociation. Presentation at the 2nd Bi-Annual Internatinal European Society for Trauma and Dissociation Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
This is a case study of a 17 year old adolescent who came in contact with Child and adolescent psychiatry at an inward basis, screening for dissociation gave very high dissociative symptom on Dis-Q-Sweden; 3.6 total scale, 3.88, 4.00, 2.64 and 3.5 on the subscales, she also had high scores on Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children. After screening a SCID- interview was done and she had symptoms of amnesia, derealizaition, depersonalization and identity confusion. We will describe the psychotherapy with this adolescent girl, different stages of therapy individual work – with tf-cbt- EMDR and symboldrama-, family work with much work with not before worked with traumatic experiences. In the presentation we will connect to attachment theories of dissociation, dissociation in a generational perspective and theories of multimodal approach to dissociation.

Keywords: Conversion Disorder  Dissociation  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

301. Carvalho, E. R. (2012, Apr). Towards the application of the EMDR 8-phase approach to athletes with sports trauma. California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
Theory and research in the area of trauma and neurobiology have shown that the EMDR treatment approach is useful in the desensitization and reprocessing of distressful and/or traumatic memories. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if EMDR therapy could be successfully applied to athletes with sports trauma, since the underlying causes of performance limitations can often be found in past (traumatic) events that are triggered in present-day situations. This study seeks to evaluate the possibility of understanding and defining sports performance limitations as trauma-based and explore the possibility of applying EMDR, a new psychotherapeutic approach with proven efficacy to heal trauma, to athletes in order to enhance performance by healing sports trauma. Through a critical analysis of existing theory and research regarding trauma, treatment and the diverse applications of EMDR therapy are discussed and it is shown how athletes could benefit from processing past events with EMDR therapy in order to achieve performance enhancement.

Keywords: Athletes  Sports Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

302. Coste, L. (2007, Juin). Traitement EMDR d'une anorexie dan le cadre d'une thérapie globale et familiale [EMDR treatment of anorexia dangerous part of a comprehensive therapy and family]. Affiche présentée à la réunion annuelle de l'Association EMDR Europe, Paris, France.

Language: French

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Voici le cadre du traitement d’une anorexie chez une adolescente, Annie, 13 ans. Le traitement a duré 10 mois.
Annie est née cinq ans après une demi-soeur, Joanna, 18 ans. Joana n’a pas même père. Le père d’Annie a accepté l’adoption.
Le père, d’Annie, la mère, Annie et Joana vivent sous le même toit. Annie entre difficilement dans l’adolecence, alors que Joana s’exhibe depuis quelques mois avec son compagnon dans la chambre contiguë de celle d’Annie. Les rapports sexuels particiliers sont utilises par Joana à la fois comme instrument de vengeiance envers sa demi-soeur, et encore pour attirer l’attention de des parents sa problématique liée à son arrive dans la famille.
Joana souhaite ainsi impliquer et irriter houte la famille pour résoudre un conflit interne.
Elle réussit à persécuter Annie qui entre dans une phase aiguë de régression avec le souhait de se fonder en sa mère, au point de devoir dormer à ses côtés. Annie développe progressive une depersonalization. Pour autant, Joans ne tente as de s’approprier sin beau-père: au contraite, elle le rejette d’autant plue qu’elle se rend très souvent sur les lieux de père-géniteur dont a elle retrouvé les traces.
Cette situation culpabilise a posteriori un beau-père qui estime avoir éléve sa belle-fille avec amour. Sa position de chef de famille est remise en cause. La situation culpabilise également la mère qui avait pourtant choisi de garder Joana plutôt que d’avorter. Joana gignote de jour en our le territoire de sa dem-soeur sans poor autant vouloir continuer à s’insérer dans cette famille.
Le traitement préconisé sera:
- dans un premier temps, d’enrayer rapidement la dénutrition d’Annie par traitement EMDR (cogntions autour de l’estime de soi) puis traitement d’une peur de mourir (cognitions liées à la sécurité/survie), suivi du choix de “réussiré (congitions liées à la possibilité de contrôle).
- de suivre en alternance les parents, Annie et Joana;
- dans un second temps, de suivre Annie et Joana;
- dans un troisième temps de traiter par EMDR quelques peurs chez Joana et abaisser son irritation en famille, puis preparer son depart.
- Séance après séance, Annie se réappropriera son corps grâce à un imagination et une activité onirique du veille mises au service de la guérison. Annie parviendra finalement à croire en la possibilité de “réussir” sa vie.

Here the treatment of anorexia in a teen, Annie, 13. The treatment lasted 10 months.
Annie was born five years after a half-sister, Joanna, 18. Joana has not even father. Annie's father accepted the adoption.
The father of Annie, mother, Annie and Joana live under the same roof. Annie easily into the adolecents, while Joana showing off for several months with his companion in the room next to that of Annie. Sex particiliers are used by Joana both as an instrument of vengeiance to his half-sister, and again to draw the attention of his parents' problems related to his arrival in the family.
Joana hopes to involve and irritate houte family to resolve an internal conflict.
She managed to persecute Annie enters a critical phase of regression with the desire to rely on his mother, to the point of having to sleep on his side. Annie develops a gradual depersonalization. However, no attempts have Joans sin to appropriate father-to Constrain, she rejects all Plue it goes very often on-site parent whose father she has found the traces.
This guilty post a stepfather who feels his pupil step-daughter with love. His position as head of family is challenged. The situation also blames the mother who nevertheless chose to keep rather than abort Joana. Joana gignote from day o the territory of its dem-sister without all the poor would continue to fit into this family.
The recommended treatment is:
- Initially, to stem the rapid wasting of Annie by EMDR treatment (cogntions around self-esteem) and subsequent treatment of a fear of dying (cognitions related to safety / survival), followed by the choice of "réussiré (congitions related to the possibility of control).
- Follow-linked parents, Annie and Joana;
- A second time, Annie and follow Joana;
- A third time to deal with some fears among EMDR Joana and lowering his irritation with the family, then prepare his departure.
- Session after session, Annie reclaim his body with an active imagination and dream of a day in the service of healing. Annie finally succeed to believe in the possibility of "successful" life.

Keywords: Anorexia  Eating Disorders  Family  Poster  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

303. Rasolkhani-Kalhorn, T. (2005). Translation and adaption of the EMDR protcol to the Iranian culture. Colorado School of Professional Psychology, Colorado Springs, CO. AAT 3295606.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
Francine Shapiro's eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment and training manual (1995, 2001) was translated into Persian and reviewed for cross-cultural adaptation. The EMDR Persian translated edition was clinically tested in the earthquake stricken regions of Bam and Zarand in southern Iran. Therapists using this manual provided feedback in the form of an email questionnaire. According to this feedback, the manual was useful for training therapists to administer EMDR therapy in Iran. A more recent proposal for the neurobiological basis of EMDR therapy, which I have co-authored, is presented in this dissertation project. It addresses EMDR as a physical healing process that will have further acceptance by Iranians and the Iranian medical community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)

Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 68(12-B), 2008, pp. 8409.

Keywords: Empirical Study  Eye Movements  Quantitative Study  Sociocultural Factors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

304. MacLean, C. A. (2003). Transpersonal dimensions in healing pre/perinatal trauma with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health, 18(1), 39-70 .

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
The transpersonal nature of pre/perinatal life enhances healing of trauma from this early time with the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR has been acclaimed as being an extremely effective therapeutic method for healing trauma (Shapiro, 1997, 2001, 2002). EMDR has also been recognized as having transpersonal potentials associated with its use (Shapiro, 2002; Parnell, 1996, 1997). This article presents three adult cases in which EMDR has assisted healing of pre/perinatal trauma. The transpersonal dimension of healing in these cases is a significant focus of this article.

Keywords: Birth  Emotional Trauma  Fetus  In Utero Development  Memory  Perinatal  Pre-existence  Prenatal & Perinatal Trauma  Prenatal Development  Prenatal Memory  Reincarnation  Role of Birth  Transpersonal Experiences  Transpersonal Psychology  Unborn Child  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

305. MacLean, C. A. (2003, Spring). Transpersonal dimensions in healing trauma of the unborn child. Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health, 17(3), 203-223.

Language: English

Format: Journal

Abstract:
This article explores the nature of the unborn child's transpersonal dimensions, including pre-existence, reincarnation, development of the body in utero, prenatal memory, and role at birth. Ancient to modern texts, research and casework are sources of perspectives mentioned. The paper addresses what may be happening in the pre/perinatal experience as well as what can happen in one type of therapy, (i.e., EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), to facilitate healing of pre/perinatal trauma. Concluding comments will reflect an adult client's transpersonal experiences and spiritual unfolding rendered during therapy for healing pre/perinatal trauma.

Third World Congress for Psychotherapy, Jul, 2002, Vienna, Austria, Material for this paper was originally prepared and partially presented orally, with transparencies, at the aforementioned conference under the title of Psycho-Spiritual Dimensions of Healing Prenatal and Perinatal Trauma with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Adults (MacLean, 2002).

Keywords: Clinical Case Study  Empirical Study  Fetus  Transpersonal  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

306. Cashin, J. (2000, June). Trauma and multigenerational trauma caused by genocide and oppression: A comparison of Western and Native American healing methods. Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH. AAT 9997330.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
This dissertation examines multigenerational trauma that is caused by genocide and oppression. The literature reviewed covers multigenerational trauma , biological origins of traumatic states, trauma transmission, and healing/therapeutic methods including body-centered therapy, Hakomi, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 61(12-B), Jun 2001, pp. 6758.

Keywords: American Indians  Cross Cultural Differences  Emotional Trauma  Empirical Study  Genocide  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

307. 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

308. 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.

Keywords: Cancer  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

309. Oglesby, C. (1994). Trauma in sport. In M. Williams and J. Sommers (Eds.), Handbook of post-traumatic therapy (pp ). Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
As many of us with careers in sport science and physical education, I began as an athlete. Thus I experienced years of training and competition in the disciplines of sport long before those of science and research. Although I had no words for such experiences at the tine, in the intense and dedicated efforts of my involvements, I moved through both polar-opposite twins of sports' altered states; flow and trauma. It is my supposition that almost all serious athletes do, although I will not live long enough to make much headway on empirical proof in that regard. As I have added psychology training to that in sport and exercise psychology, I have gathered formal and anecdotal support for the notion of trauma experiences inside the context of sport and have had success in the application of a trauma healing technique to ease some of the damage and pain wrought by occurrences within intense commitment to sport.

Keywords: Sports  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: No

310. Cronauer, E., & Leutner, S. (2010, June). The trauma is in the body. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Hamburg, Germany.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In this workshop the presenters will demonstrate how to get in touch and work with somatic ego states by simultaneously activating resourceful ego states in the body Participants will be informed about the impact trauma has on the body. They will learn how to apply EMDR combined with Gendlin's Focusing and Levine’s Somatic Experiencing to the special needs of traumatized persons in a live demonstration and subsequent exercises. Thus, getting the means to broaden the windows of tolerance of traumatized ego states. In this way psychotherapists will be able to supply their clients with a powerful tool for self-healing. The relation to EMDR is that our way of working facilitates the processing of body sensations related to trauma states, even if preverbal. Participants will be enabled while applying EMDR to take into account the need of traumatized clients to be in control by communicating with resourceful as well as with traumatized ego states thus facilitating the processing of trauma. Unique is that you first focus on body sensations on a deep unconscious level (bottom-up), so you directly access non-verbal trauma material which will then be processed carefully with EMDR. Also, the integration of EMDR makes body work more effective.

Keywords: Body  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

311. Lovett, J. (2000). The trauma-attachment tangle: Let's help children and parents out of the bind. The Children's Group Therapy Association Newsletter. Retrieved from http://www.cgta.net/newsletters/play_therapy.html November 16, 2011.

Language: English

Format: Newsletter

Abstract:
What does help children and adults who have had experiences that ruptured their trust in the world and who have been unable to develop close, reciprocal, loving relationships? 1. Experiences of being safe for an extended period of time. 2. EMDR to desensitize and reprocess upsetting memories. 3. Development of healthy “inner parents” who nurture, encourage, and offer guidance. 4. Children benefit from nurturing cuddle time with parents – and alternating bilateral stimulation to reinforce positive experiences of safety, care, tenderness, and attunement. 5. Adults benefit from imagination exercises to help them experience nurturing. 6. Children and adults need a cohesive life story that is developmentally appropriate and explains and reframes what happened to them and offers trauma resolution and hope for the future. 7. EMDR to target confusion, so that uncertainty (necessary for approaching new experiences and learning) does not trigger anxiety. 8. Grief work, to deal with loss and find ways to be loyal to more than one person or family. 9. Creative opportunities for healing. Art, play therapy, drama, sandtray work can be used to express feelings, as well as provide targets for desensitizing and reprocessing traumatic experiences. Fortunately, children can resolve trauma even when EMDR is used to help the action figure, the baby doll, or the toy horse resolve a challenging situation. 10. Work with parents (or refer them) to understand and desensitize their own triggers for reactivity. Children who are fearful, angry, needy, or sad need mature parents who can stay objective and help them contain their strong emotions. 11. While the work of resolving trauma and developing trust can be slow, EMDR can facilitate the process. The rewards are sweet and well worth the effort. [Excerpt]

Keywords: Adults  Attachment  Children  Trauma Treatment  

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312. Shoop, S. A., & Morgan, J. (2000, January 12). Trauma:  Harrison’s healing taking time. USA Today, Health.

Language: English

Format: Newspaper

Abstract:
An alternative treatment - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) - is gaining acceptance after much initial skepticism. Recent clinical studies support the controversial treatment's efficacy, and this year for the first time the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies includes EMDR in their professional guidelines.

Keywords: General  George Harrison  Overview  

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313. Wizanky, B., & Sadeh, E. B. (2013, June). Treating early trauma-engaging parent and child in the therapeutic journey of healing with EMDR. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Geneva, Switzerland.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The EMDR treatment of early trauma begins best when both the child and parent can truly experience relaxation and safety in the therapy room. Here we would like to share our experience in creating a non-threatening, environment that is both playful and nurturing. Our presentation will concentrate on teaching ways in which to use the parent-child dyad as a major safety resource as well as integrating the EMDR protocol with a variety of playful modalities tailored to the language of a child. We will demonstrate and teach the specific methods with which our young clients strengthen the attachment bond as they learn to talk about feelings and use spontaneous games to move the treatment forward through the EMDR protocol.
Learning objectives: Learn to use the parent-child dyad as a major safety resource; and Learn to integrate the EMDR protocol with a variety of playful modalities tailored to the language of a child.

Keywords: Children  Early Trauma  Parents  Safety Resourcing  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

314. Grand, D. (2002, June). Treating survivors of the World Trade Center disaster with natural flow EMDR resorting. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, San Diego, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Since the 9/11 attack, EMDR clinicians have been treating hypertraumatized clients aided by the Natural Flow EMDR model. This resourcing approach uses dilution of SUDS with positive body sensations, modified eye movements, continuous auditory BLS, and self-administered tactile processing. This model draws from the creative flow of EMDR processing with "essential listening" and "no assumptions" leading to the clients' "essential truths" and healing resolution.

Keywords: 9/11  Disasters  Natural Flow EMDR  September 11th  World Trade Center    

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315. Falls, N. (1998). Treating trauma with focusing and EMDR. Presentation at the 10th International Focusing Conference.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy is ideally suited for healing the aftermath of childhood trauma. This workshop explains why and offers experiential Focusing exercises suitable for clients who present with trauma. The underlying theory is Gendlin's "blueprint" theory, the view of forward movement of energy and the ability of the body to fill in what was missing in childhood. But Focusing cannot heal all of the effects of trauma. For this, we can integrate EMDR into Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy. EMDR is a new approach to the physical deficits left by trauma. This biological damage, as revealed in recent research, will be explained and EMDR will be introduced.

Keywords: Focusing  Trauma  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

316. Solomon, R. M. (2002). Treatment of violated assumptive worlds with EMDR. In J. Kauffman (Ed.), Loss of the assumptive world: A theory of traumatic loss (pp. 117-126). New York: Brunner-Routledge.

Language: English

Format: Book Section

Abstract:
The author presents a description of the treatment methodology called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which facilitates the adaptive integration of traumatic information. EMDR is theoretically based upon the information-processing model called accelerated information processing. This chapter articulates the information-processing model of healing from traumatic loss. In traumatic loss there is an inability to integrate the traumatic information into one's assumptive world. Unprocessed traumatic information may result in intense feelings of vulnerability, helplessness, and low self-worth and efficacy. At the end of this chapter the author introduces the concept of expansion of basic world assumptions as a normative outcome of processing the traumatic situation. Expanded basic world assumptions involve a deeper awareness of vulnerability. [Adapted from Introduction]

Keywords: Bereavement  Psychotherapeutic Processes  Survivors  

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317. Popky, A. J. (2011, October). An urge reduction protocol as a new way to address addictions and dysfunctional behaviors based on the AIP model of EMDR. Presentation for Care For the Troops, Marietta, Ohio.

Language: English

Format: Other

Abstract:
The purpose of this document is to act as a training manual for those clinicians that work with addictive populations and that have completed already completed EMDR level 1 and 2 trainings. Previous research on EMDR has focused on its usefulness for treating trauma-related symptoms in a diverse sample of subjects. This protocol deals with targeting triggers that bring up urges rather than traumas. It is the authors beliefs that the targeting of triggers is a gentler way of dealing with this addictive population and that as triggers are reprocessed ego strength grows until the thread to the trauma or core issues are ready to emerge to be reprocessed. Background This treatment model and the theories involved are based on experience from personal client observation and anecdotal reports received from other therapists using this same protocol. It is an eclectic model and combines many methodologies, including but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, Ericksonian, narrative, object relations, EFT, TFT, to name a few. The bi-lateral stimulation from the accelerated information processing model (EMDR) seems to form the catalyst for rapid processing and change, the turbo-charger that speeds the healing process. Successful results have been reported across the wide spectrum of addictions and dysfunctional behaviors: chemical substances (nicotine, marijuana, alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, heroin/methadone, etc.), eating disorders such as compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia, along with other behaviors such as sex, gambling, shoplifting, anger outbursts, OCD and trichotillomania, etc. Since this is an urge reduction protocol the scope of applications can include a wide variety of applications.

Keywords: Adaptive Information Processing  Addictions  AIP  Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing  DeTUR  Dysfunctional Behaviors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

318. Ponzano, R. A., & Gozzano, E. (2008, June). Use and consumption of the traumatic experience as a defence from pain: EMDR and defence mechanisms. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Objective: to illustrate the EMDR usefulness within the psycho-dynamical therapy. Foreword: a type of pain exists that’s nameless and inenarrable. During our psycho-dynamical practice as EMDR specialists, we met various defensive modalities adopted by patients presenting diverse pathologies to elude grief associated to that type of pain left segregated within the emotional portion of the brain. In particular, we take into account patients keen to coactively repeat the traumatic experience either directly in-person or through using others. The presumption is that the traumatic experience, when too early, too invasive or reiterated, may render it impossible to be expressed verbally (by use of the cortex), leading to express it either through the body or through reiterated use of the traumatic experience itself (coactions to repeat). This last point, within our clinical experience, seems being linked to ambivalent feelings vs. the very resolution of the experience itself (healing). Patients living this type of situation may namely be entangled by two conflicting wishes to either wish a real improvement of their condition or to seek maintaining that pathology in the fear of loosing the sense of security inspired them by the type of fake identity they built around the trauma. Benefits: using the technique of bilateral sensorial stimuli strives breaking off that defensive mood that feeds pathological coactions to reiterate the experience as the means to tolerate the grief. Namely its purpose is to penetrate through those defensive modalities and to successfully aid patients to abandon them thanks to a low structured context adequately freed by internal or external conditioning (ambivalence, judgement, rationalization, etc.).

Keywords: Defense Mechanisms  Pain  

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319. 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  

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320. 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

321. Zahorsky, R. (1995, June). Using dream work and EMDR with survivors of sexual abuse. Presentation at the EMDR Network Conference, Santa Monica, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Dreamwork is a highly effective tool in working with survivors who are in the active stages of working through their abuse. As they begin to focus on painful memories, whether they are repressed or not, often post traumatic stress symptoms are activated. Often there is much traumatic material emerging in dreams. Sometimes the dreams are symbolic ways of highlighting the emotional issues, and sometimes the dreams contain material that is an additional piece of the memory being worked on. Over time, in conjunction with EMDR, it can be clarified what the information is really about. The symbolism that emerges is often very powerful and healing for the survivor, in and of itself, as it is truly their own creation and perhaps brilliant solution to the dilemmas at hand. Recently, I have been working with a specific method of doing dreamwork, called dream interviewing, developed by Dr. Gayle Delaney. This method is extremely client centered, allowing the client to come up with personalized descriptions of elements of the dream, bridge it to issues in their current life, and make sense of what the dream means for them, rather than have the therapist make interpretations. This is similar to what we do in EMDR following the client's process and allowing the meaning to emerge for them. I have been working with different ways of combining this dreamwork with EMDR. Sometimes a very interesting series of work happens when EMDR is used to follow a dream; either using the dream as the target, or following a dreamwork session where certain issues have been clarified. Sometimes there is such a powerful metaphorical image that is created, it may take several EMDR sessions in which EMDR becomes the dream and takes off on its own direction. I have also had much success in helping to uncover material by starting with a dream element that seems to convey some historical information. I will clarify the clinical cautions to be aware of when working with possible memories. In this presentation I will give some didactic material about PTSD dreams and dreams related to sexual abuse, some examples of how dreams can track the stages of healing of the survivor, an overview of doing dream interview work, and case examples of combining EMDR and dreamwork.

Keywords: Dreams  Dream Work  Sexual Abuse  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

322. Wesselmann, D. (2013, April). Using EMDR to treat attachment trauma in adults and children. Preconference presentation at the Congress EMDR Vereniging EMDR Nederland, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Trauma experienced within the earliest attachment relationships leave children and adults at great risk for the development of psychiatric disorders. Maltreatment by attachment figures and traumatic losses are both closely associated with attachment disorganization, the attachment category identified in 70% of patients in psychiatric hospitals. Research shows insecure and disorganized attachments to be transmitted transgenerationally at a rate of between 70 and 80%.Adults and children with disturbed attachments frequently experience severe emotional dysregulation along with intense feelings of despair, anxiety, shame, and mistrust of others. Affected children and adults frequently lack helpful or adaptive information or insights and exhibit behaviors that elicit negative responses from those around them. Due to heavy defenses and poor self-regulation and self-awareness, patients suffering from attachment trauma are traditionally difficult to treat. However, with proper adaptations, the EMDR approach becomes a powerful method for healing attachment injuries in adults, children, and parent-child dyads. Participants will learn creative methods of adapting EMDR for the special challenges that accompany attachment injury. Participants will learn to utilize attachment resource development techniques designed to strengthen the capacity for closeness, trust, and self-compassion. They will discover how to coach an attachment figure to provide emotional regulation and help with cognitive interweaves. Participants will be able to write a therapeutic story to help process pre-verbal trauma and develop adaptive information for successful reprocessing. Creative interweaves, contained reprocessing, and methods for weaving together of past, present, and future will help participants experience successful EMDR with their most challenging cases. Case studies, video, and EMDR/attachment research will be presented.

Keywords: Adults  Children  Trauma Attachment  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

323. Pace, P. (2002, June). Using imagery and EMDR to facilitate the healing of adults with a history of abuse and neglect. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, San Diego, CA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Keywords: Abuse  Imagery  Neglect  Poster  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

324. Goldwasser, N. (2005, September). Utilizing EMDR to heal undesired sexual attractions and to help actualize sexual potential. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
The utilization of EMDR will be discussed within the context of a multi-modal treatment paradigm to treat unwanted sexual attractions and to help to actualize sexual potential in an individual desiring to alter their sexual arousal patterns. Specifically, focus will be place on the ways in which childhood and adolescent traumas can derail psychosexual development and contribute to the development of these attractions. Applications of standard EMDR protocols to this treatment paradigm will be described, in terms of healing the traumas that may have contributed to the developmental of undesired sexual attractions. Furthermore, speicifc EMDR components that can enhance the actualization of sexual potential will be identified and discussed. Specific focus will be placed on parameters of utilizing this paradigm, ensuring that all treatment goals are client-driven and not reflecting the values of the therapist, and ensuring that all APA Ethical Guidelines are carefully considered.

Keywords: Sexual Potential  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

325. Laub, B. (2003, September). Various uses of connections to resources within and without the standard EMDR protocol. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In the workshop I will present a procedure of "connecting to resources" which is based on my conception of the therapeutic benefits of utilizing the dialetical movement between the problem and the natural trend towards a healing resolution. The connection to resources in the standard EMDR protocol creates an effective container for the processing of the traumatic material. Other variations of connection to resources without the standard protocol are aimed at empowering and strengthening the client. A video and live demonstration will expose the participants to the clinical use of the procedure and the small groups experience will enable them to practice it an apply it in their work.

Keywords: Dialetical Movement  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

326. Zamboni, L. (2007, Novembro). A velocidade da cura com o uso do EMDR no tratamento da dispaurenia [The speed of healing with the use of EMDR in the treatment of dispaurenia]. Apresentação no Congresso Ibero-Americano de EMDR, Brasília, Brasil.

Language: Portuguese

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Objetivos de aprendizagem: • demonstrar a eficácia da abordagem no tratamento das disfunções sexuais • incentivar os terapeutas a utilizarem o EMDR em sua prática clínica • motivar novos estudos na área da sexualidade.

Learning Objectives: • demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach in treatment of sexual dysfunction • encourage therapists to use EMDR in clinical practice • motivate new studies in the area of sexuality

Keywords: Dispaurenia  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

327. Plassmann, R. (2009). Was wissen wir uber heilungsprozesse? [What do we know about healing processes?]. In R. Plassmann (Hg.), Im eigenen rhythmus, die EMDR-behandlung von essstörungen, bindungsstörungen, allergien, schmerz, angststörungen, tinnitus und süchten (pp. 11-31). Giessen, Germany: Psychosozial-Verlag.

Language: German

Format: Book Section

Abstract: Healing Processes

Keywords: Eating Disorders  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

328. Ranck, C. (2006, September). What the bleep do we know?:  Examining EMDR with quantum/holographic theory. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Quantum theory is the "science of possibility." The 2004 documentary film, "What the Bleep.. . " presents quantum/holographic concepts that challenge assumptions about the nature of reality and the healing process. In this discussion-based and experiential workshop, we will examine EMDR with two of these principles: 1) Belief creates reality. A subatomic particle (a tiny piece of matter) always behaves like a wave, spread out all over space, until it is looked at. It only manifests as a particle when it is being observed. Thus, human consciousness plays a central role in quantum theory. That is, we create our own reality. 2) The part contains the whole. This holographic concept is best illustrated by the cloning of a sheep from a single DNA cell. In profound trauma, painful experiences of powerlessness are reduced into more manageable holographic fragments (such as a physical symptom, a distinctive odor, etc.) which contain the whole event. Triggering these unresolved holographic encodings floods the nervous system with the whole traumatic memory. EMDR facilitates resolution of these holograms. The brain may use holograms for memory storage and retrieval, and EMDR appears to amplify this process. Quantum concepts will be explored to illuminate aspects of EMDR in new and creative ways. Participants will leam dynamic strategies to enrich EMDR treatment by incorporating quantudholographic principles.

Keywords: Holographic Theory  Quantum Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

329. Ranck, C. (2005, September). What the bleep to we know?:  Examining EMDR with quantum/holographic theory. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Seattle, WA.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Quantum theory is the "science of possibility." The 2004 documentary film, "What the Bleep.. . " presents quantum/holographic concepts that challenge assumptions about the nature of reality and the healing process. In this discussion-based and experiential workshop, we will examine EMDR with two of these principles: 1) Belief creates reality. A subatomic particle (a tiny piece of matter) always behaves like a wave, spread out all over space, until it is looked at. It only manifests as a particle when it is being observed. Thus, human consciousness plays a central role in quantum theory. That is, we create our own reality. 2) The part contains the whole. This holographic concept is best illustrated by the cloning of a sheep from a single DNA cell. In profound trauma, painful experiences of powerlessness are reduced into more manageable holographic fragments (such as a physical symptom, a distinctive odor, etc.) which contain the whole event. Triggering these unresolved holographic encodings floods the nervous system with the whole traumatic memory. EMDR facilitates resolution of these holograms. The brain may use holograms for memory storage and retrieval, and EMDR appears to amplify this process. Quantum concepts will be explored to illuminate aspects of EMDR in new and creative ways. Participants will leam dynamic strategies to enrich EMDR treatment by incorporating quantum/holographic principles.

Keywords: Quantum Theory  Holographic Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

330. Benor, D. J. (2008, Winter). WHEE (Wholistic Hybrid of EMDR and EFT): A new approach to self-healing and stress relief. Beginnings, 28(1), 12-13.

Language: English

Format: Magazine

Abstract:
No abstract available.

Keywords: EFT  Emotional Freedem Technique  WHEE  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

331. Yoeli, F. R., & Prattos, T. (2007, June). When all you have is 90 minutes: A systemic approach to EMDR case conceptualization in times of stress following crisis. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
When all you have is 90 minutes with the hysterical and/or traumatized client in times of crisis, efficient planning and conceptualization of EMDR casework is essential.
Using EMD(R) as a means of reducing immediate exacerbated stress is effectively enhanced with a genogram format that is brief, and specifically focuses on learned generational reactions to trauma. By tapping into the trans-generational information the processing in crises is facilitated and enhanced.
This suggested case conceptualization and genogram format quickly highlights inherited strengths and resources which is the client’s historical legacy. The client gains perspective recognizes that survival and overcoming the crisis is possible and acquires insight into valuable resources.
Following a crisis, when EMDR therapist and client first meet, the 1st stage is the retelling of the event.
After the story has been told, the EMDR therapist begins to gather historical family information. This has the effect of moving the client one tiny step away from crisis and calming the individual sufficiently for the therapist to begin to assess resources, and potential resources within the family system,
Additionally, the EMDR therapist finds resources for more meaningful and relevant cognitive interweaves while at the same item protecting himself from vicarious traumatization, compassion fatigue, and burn out. The suggested case conceptualization and multi-generational genogram use, uncovers inherited small t and large T trauma material and anxieties as well as leaned dysfunctional behavior patterns which are compounded over time, and which become a source of exacerbated present crisis reactions.
Once identified and recognized this accesses information enables a deeper and faster healing experience for the client.
The therapist recognizes potential pitfalls which may appear during the desensitization of the current crisis and is better prepared to formulate efficient cognitive interweaves as needs, for the current crisis resolution, without going in the reprocessing of the old trauma. This process fine tunes and fine lines the standard protocol for the EMDR session used in crisis interventions.
This format is adaptable and equally useful in standard consulting room sessions with clients for more effective case conceptualization for EMDR sessions. This multigenerational systemic approach enhances attunement, therapeutic clarity and the well being of the individual. It produces insight, recognizes resources and inner strengths and learned behavior patterns quickly
Case examples and a practicum will teach and enable participants to learn and assess for themselves how this multi-generational genogram approach unveils historical characteristics and learned behavior patterns. This systemic approach leads to enhance EMDR case conceptualization, enabling better formulation and accuracy of EMDR protocol components such as the NC and PC to attain more effective processing.

Keywords: Crisis  Early Intervention  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

332. Yoeli, F. R., & Prattos-Spongalides, T. A. (2006, June). When all you have is 90 minutes: A systemic approach to EMDR case conceptualization in times of stress and/or following crisis. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Istanbul, Turkey.

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract:
In crisis situations, hysterical and / or consultation with those working were traumatized, you have only 90 minutes and effectively EMDR should enhance the planning and conceptual. As a learned response to trauma Kuşaksal given to remove a short focused genogram format using EMDR / R will receive severe stress can increase the effectiveness in reducing. This is the case in the study group recommended the use of genogram format and now also the origin of the reaction can be, as concerns of hereditary small t traumas are revealed to the process, advice from the deeper and faster healing is to live. Case examples of different crisis situations (natural disasters, tsunami, a terrorist incident in Israel after a Greek and dysfunctional family) were taken and learned from family members kuşaksal genogram how to influence behavior patterns has been shown to occur. This systemic approach, an improved formulation suggests EMDR cases. This formulation, NC and the PC more effectively as components of EMDR are provided in the determination.

Keywords: Crisis  Stress  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

333. Muramoto, K. (2001, September). Women's trauma and healing in Japanese culture. Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH. AAT 3007972.

Language: English

Format: Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract:
This dissertation explores the reality of women's trauma and the effective treatment for traumatized women in Japanese culture. Current research on PTSD supports the universality of many of the biologically determined components of PTSD experiences, while the importance of considering the cultural aspect of trauma is also stressed. Key research questions were: Can PTSD and trauma-related disorders be diagnosed in Japanese women? To what degree are the trauma theory and treatment methods from the West applicable to Japanese women? The primary research method was a literature review supplemented by interviews with Japanese clinicians and reflections on the author's experience as a psychotherapist.In Japan, the interest in trauma has been rapidly growing in the 1990s, particularly after the year 1995 when the Great Hanshin (Kobe) Earthquake happened. The developing statistics of women's trauma in Japan signify a serious problem to women's mental health, as is found in United States. Although the literature is limited yet, the research indicated that Japanese women suffer almost the same symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms as women in the U.S. One distinctive characteristic is that Japanese people tend to complain of physical pain rather than psychological symptoms. The assessment and treatment procedures for traumatized women were not studied enough in Japan. The author illustrated the effective assessment and treatment plan for Japanese women as an example. The Western trauma theories and treatment methods are applicable to Japanese women, requiring some additional devices. Supportive psychotherapy and EMDR seem to be prevalent approaches at present. Creative art therapy and body-centered approaches have the potential to be effective in Japanese culture. Vicarious traumatization in mental health professionals is becoming a serious problem in Japan, too. The author also paid attention to multigenerational trauma in Japanese society. The trauma caused by World War II is reviewed in an effort to suggest the enormity of the task we have in dealing with trauma. It is time for Japanese people to resolve multigenerational trauma so as to stop continuous trauma and to take care of traumatized people. [Author Abstract] Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering. 62(3-B), Sep 2001, pp. 1591.

Keywords: Adults  Cross Cultural Assessment  Cross Cultural Treatment  Diagnostic Validity  Empirical Study Females  Japanese  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder  PTSD  Stressors  Survivors  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

334. Spierings, J. (2004, June). Working with EMDR in the treatments of clients with other (sub)cultures and religions: multi-culti EMDR. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, Stockholm, Sweden .

Language: English

Format: Conference

Abstract: Working with traumatized clients from other cultures can be very demanding, and even frustrating: many times it just does not work out, despite your compassion and efforts. “Just staying out of the way” many times is not enough to do this job.
Intercultural competence is the ability to expand and translate your therapeutic skills to other cultures. It has both an attitude aspect and a technical aspect: a different style of relating and communications with your client, and different things to ask and explore.
Also in other cultures traumatic events happening to people have a different meaning asking for an approach from another angle in doing EMDR: interpreting traumas a stupid bad luck, Allah’s will, the evil eye, karma, or punishment by the ancestors, will have different (therapeutic) consequences.
This workshop offers not only a systemic way to understand these type of differences, it offers also very practical dos and don’ts, and of course tips and tricks to overcome difficulties.
The presentation puts strong emphasis on the development of resources and the building up of affect tolerance, making use of the healing rituals, objects and symbols of your clients own culture. These resources are utilized both before and during EMDR.
Part of the presentation is a collection of magical; healing objects from other cultures, including your own (maybe forgotten) culture, with ideas how to use them in the EMDR process. This is to inspire participants to develop their own collection.
The presentation follows the 8 phases of the EMDR protocol, describing specific considerations for each of the phases.

Keywords: Africa  Asia  Diversity  Intercultural Competence  Intercultural Interweaves  Mediterranean  Multi-Cultural  Refugee  Trust-Building Techniques  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

335. Coppens, L., & and van Kregten, C. (2013, APril). Zorgen voor getraumatiseerde kinderen: Een training voor opvoeders [Caring for traumatized children: A training for educators]. Presentatie op Het congres EMDR Vereniging EMDR Nederland, Nijmegen, Nederland.

Language: Dutch

Format: Conference

Abstract:
Veel van de kinderen die in hun vroege kinderjaren herhaaldelijk zijn blootgesteld aan traumatische ervaringen, worden uit huis geplaatst. De gevolgen van de traumatisering zijn meestal ernstig en vergaand doordat het de organisatie van de in ontwikkeling zijnde hersenen negatief beinvloedt. Voor herstel van complex trauma is individuele traumagerichte therapie niet genoeg. Kinderen hebben heel veel nieuwe (herstellende) ervaringen nodig om weer vertrouwen te krijgen in zichzelf, de ander en de wereld om hen heen. De thuissituatie biedt hiertoe de beste mogelijkheden mits de opvoeders goed af kunnen stemmen op wat het kind nodig heeft. De training ‘Zorgen voor getraumatiseerde kinderen’ biedt opvoeders en begeleiders onmisbare informatie over de effecten van traumatisering op het dagelijks functioneren van hun kind en de relatie die zij als belangrijke volwassene met hun kind ontwikkelen. (Pleeg-)ouders en andere belangrijke volwassenen in het leven van het kind kunnen hierdoor meer doen aan het herstel van hun kind en raken minder snel uitgeput, wat de kans op (nog) een uithuisplaatsing verkleint. De training is gebaseerd op recente wetenschappelijke inzichten die op een overzichtelijke en concrete manier zijn verwerkt in o.a. powerpoint dia’s, casusbeschrijvingen en oefeningen. De training is oorspronkelijk ontwikkeld door de National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Leony Coppens en Carina van Kregten hebben de training bewerkt en vertaald voor de Nederlandse situatie. In de workshop is aandacht voor de eerste ervaringen met de training in het veld. Daarnaast wordt er ingegaan op achtergronden bij de onderwerpen die in de training aan bod komen en kunnen deelnemers aan de workshop ervaring opdoen met de oefeningen uit de training.

Many of the children in their early childhood repeatedly exposed to traumatic experiences, are from their homes. The effects of trauma are usually severe and largely because the organization of the developing brains negative influences. For repair of complex trauma trauma-focused individual therapy is not enough. Children have lots of new (healing) experience needed to regain confidence in themselves, others and the world around them. The home must establish best opportunities provided educators tightly to vote on what the child needs. The training 'Caring for traumatized children "provides educators and counselors indispensable information about the effects of trauma on the daily functioning of their child and the relationship which they consider important to their adult child development. (Foster-) parents and other significant adults in the life of the child can therefore do more to restore their child and become less exhausted, the chance of (still) a placement reduces. The training is based on recent scientific insights in a clear and concrete way to digest in PowerPoint slides, case studies and exercises. The training was originally developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Leony Coppens and Carina of Kregten have the training edited and translated for the Dutch situation. During the workshop's focus on the first experiences with the training in the field. In addition, examine the background to the topics covered in the training are discussed and participants in the workshop experience with the exercises from the workout.

Keywords: Children  Trauma  Training  

Accuracy Verified: Yes

336. Ramírez, S. G. U. (2010, Octubre/Noviembre). “Regresando a la vida: El poder sanador del EMDR” ["Back to life: The healing power of EMDR"]. Presentación en el II Congreso Iberoamericano de EMDR y Psicotrauma, Quito, Ecuador .

Language: Spanish

Format: Conference

Keywords: Practice  Theory  

Accuracy Verified: Yes