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1. フランシーン シャピロ, マーゴット・シルク フォレスト, 市井 雅哉 (翻訳) [Shapiro, F., and Forrest, M. S. (Ichii Masaya translator)] (2006年2月). トラウマからの解放:EMDR [EMDR: The breakthrough therapy for overcoming anxiety, stress and trauma]. 大阪：Nikeisha.
Language: Japanese
Format: Book
Abstract:
EMDR、または眼球運動脱感作と再処理、目の動きやハンドタップなどのリズミカルな刺激を利用して外傷の犠牲者を治療するための新しい非伝統的な、非常に短期的な治療法です。シャピロ氏は、臨床心理学者と仲間のアプローチを開発したカリフォルニア州パロアルトで、精神研究所で、これのようにわずか3として90分EMDRセッションは、患者の無効化の不安を軽減した例が報告されます。彼女は1987年に技術を開発する方法説明して、シャピロ氏は、治療について説明しますように機能するかについて、なぜ研究を支援し引き合いに出して推理。彼女はリズミカルな刺激は、プロセスのジャンプに固有の起動することを示唆していると、それらはとても自然治癒を始めることが立ち往生している外傷体験の処理を開始して犠牲者を有効にするには脳の情報処理システムを加速させます。ライターForrestは手法の有効性を実証する数多くのEMDRトレーニングを積んだセラピストによるケーススタディを掴んで提示？とりわけ、心的外傷後ストレスとベトナムのベテランは、夜の恐怖、レイプ被害者の母親と子供もほぼ悲しみに麻痺息子の死の翌年。他の研究は、終末期の患者の成功を支援麻薬中毒者を報告する。
EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a new, nontraditional, very short-term therapy for treating trauma victims that utilizes rhythmical stimulation such as eye movements or hand taps. Shapiro, a clinical psychologist and fellow at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., who developed the approach, reports cases in which as few as three 90-minute EMDR sessions have relieved patients' disabling anxiety. Explaining how she developed the technique in 1987, Shapiro describes the treatment, theorizes about why it works and cites supporting research. She suggests that the rhythmical stimulation inherent in the process jump starts and accelerates the brain's information processing system to enable the victims to begin to process the traumatic experiences in which they have been stuck so that natural healing can begin. Writer Forrest presents gripping case studies from numerous EMDR-trained therapists to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique?among others, a Vietnam veteran with post-traumatic stress, a child with night terrors, a rape victim and a mother still nearly paralyzed with grief a year after her son's death. Other studies report success helping drug addicts and the terminally ill.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
2. Weiner, M., & Mullaney, D. (2006). Are 'the basics' more important than innovation?. Addiction Professional, 4(2), 1-58.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches (BHOPB) is a residential alcoholism and drug abuse treatment facility in Lake Worth, Florida. The desire to provide the best possible treatment for our patients has led us to seek innovative treatment interventions. Examples include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for patients with symptoms of trauma and acupuncture for patients with chronic pain. Tailored interventions are also available for addicts with co-occurring chronic anxiety, unresolved anger, or grief issues. The desire to discover how well our patients have done led us to track a random sample of 90 patients for one year. Data were collected between August 2002 and December 2004. We were eager to determine an overall success rate, as well as the impact of our innovative interventions. Patients were contacted by telephone three months, six months, nine months, and one year from their date of discharge. We learned that 53% of the sample completed one year of continuous recovery. We believe these results understate patients' overall success. The essentials for treatment are discussed.
Keywords: Alcoholism Drug Abuse Drug Rehabilitation Health Care Services Residential Care Institutions
Accuracy Verified: Yes
3. Shapiro, F. (1999). Brief therapy inside out: EMDR - Working with grief. Phoenix, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen Inc. Publishers.
Language: English
Format: Video
Abstract:
Sit in on therapy with the masters! This video is part of the innovative "Brief Therapy Inside Out" series - a unique series that puts you directly in the therapy room to watch as leading therapists demonstrate their approaches in 45-minute, unrehearsed clinical sessions with real clients (not actors).
EMDR founder Francine Shapiro has trained over 30,000 clinicians worldwide in her unique approach to the treatment of trauma. Known formally as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR has been used successfully in critical incident work with victims of such tragedies as the Oklahoma City bombing, with both single-incident rape and incest survivors, with survivors of chronic abuse, even with treatment-resistant Vietnam vets.
Here, Shapiro illustrates her eight-phase EMDR protocol with Angie, a recovering addict struggling with the sudden loss of her lover. While the exact neural mechanisms underlying EMDR are still not precisely understood, what is clear is that with skilled use of this potent reprocessing treatment, painful experiences that used to take months or years to treat have been resolved in as few as one to three 90-minute sessions. The videotape provides a singular introduction to this powerful approach as demonstrated by its extremely skilled founder.
The clinical session is preceded by an introductory interview with series hosts Drs. Jon Carlson and Diane Kjos in which Shapiro explains basic principles underlying her approach. The video closes with a Q&A segment in which key interactions from the eight-phase treatment protocol are replayed and discussed. 95 minutes.
Keywords: Grief
Accuracy Verified: Yes
4. Foster, S. (1999). EMDR and assisting athletes in coping with a critical incident. Symposium conducted at the annual conference of the Association of the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This symposium presentation focuses on Eye Movement
Reprocessing and Desensitization (EMDR) as an intervention
to assist an athlete in recovering from the distressing effects of
a critical incident and the adverse impact that such an event
can have on the athlete's performance. Two cases will be
presented; that of a major league baseball player and a male
pair skater and national competitor. Each experienced a life threatening
critical incident which triggered symptoms of
posttraumatic stress disorder. The EMDR methodology was
first used as a treatment for trauma, its original utilization.
However, the extension of the EMDR protocol for
performance enhancement was also employed, to help restore
the athlete's desire for engaging in his sport and to provide
mental rehearsal for future participation. The presenter will
also discuss the current EMDR neurophysiological research, and the relevance of this method of enhancing athlete performance.
Keywords: Athletes Critical Incident Recent Events Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
5. Zaccagnino, M. & Cussino, M. (2012, June). EMDR and parenting: A case-report [EMDR y crianza de los hijos: Un informe de caso]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Madrid, Spain.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Attachment
research
has
investigated
the
role
of
parents’
attachment
representation
on
the
quality
of
attachment
developed
by
their
children
(George,
Kaplan
e
Main,
1984/1985/1996;
van
Ijzerdoorn,
1995).
Past
research
on
children
has
shown
that
there
is
an
association
between
problematic
care-‐giving,
attachment
insecurity
and
psychopathology
(e.g.,
Greenberg,
1999;
O’Connor,
Marvin,
Rutter,
Olrick,
&
Britner,
2003;
Rutter,
2006).
On
the
other
hand,
secure
attachment
in
childhood
and
adulthood
is
typically
associated
with
a
history
of
involvement
in
supportive
and
sensitive
care
giving
relationships
(Cairns,
2002;
Mikulincer
&
Shaver,
2007).
The
results
lead
to
the
hypothesis
of
the
intergenerational
transmission
of
attachment
identified
by
van
Ijzendoorn
(1995).
These
studies,
however,
failed
to
explain
why
insecure
attachment
in
the
parent
does
not
necessarily
lead
to
an
insecure
attachment
pattern
of
the
child,
nor
why
children
can
develope
insecure
patterns
of
attachment
even
in
the
case
of
positive
attachment
experiences
with
caregivers
(Solomon
e
George,
2000).
In
the
light
of
these
considerations,
and
recovering
an
aspect
sharpened
by
Bowlby
(1969),
George
and
Solomon
(1999;
Solomon
e
George,
2000)
proposed
a
different
approach
to
the
study
of
parent-‐child
relationship,
point
up
the
differences
between
the
attachment
system
and
the
caregiving
system,
despite
the
mutual
influences
due
to
their
complementarity.
These
authors
have
proposed
to
investigate
the
specific
characteristics
of
the
system
of
caregiving,
paying
more
attention
to
the
current
relationship
between
child
and
parent.
Their
hypothesis
is
that
the
characteristics
of
that
relationship
may
affect
the
link
between
past
attachment
experiences
of
the
caregiver
and
attachment
pattern
developed
by
the
child,
representing
a
significant
element
for
understanding
the
behavior
and
the
quality
of
the
care
of
the
caregiver.
Therefore,
the
IWM
of
the
parent
would
be
the
most
important
predictor
of
the
quality
of
attachment
developed
by
the
children,
as
capable
of
driving
the
mental
state
of
the
caregiver
to
him
(Solomon
e
George,
1996).
Given
these
assumptions,
it
is
clear
that
traumatic
experiences
in
the
parent,
stored
in
a
dysfunctional
way,
can
be
reactivated
in
the
parent’s
caregiving
system,
defining
an
IWM
of
attachment
system
of
the
child
that
holds
the
memory
traces
of
such
traumatic
events.
In
this
regard,
a
series
of
tools
such
as
the
Child
Attachment
Interview
(Target
et
al.
2007)
and
the
Parent
Development
Interview
(Slade
et
al.
1993)
which
constitute
a
needful
resource
for
the
assessment
of
IWM
of
attachment
and
caregiving
system
will
be
presented.
A
clinical
case
in
which
mother
in
EMDR
treatment
had
an
indirect
positive
effect
on
mother-‐child
relationship
and
on
the
child’s
wellbeing
will
be
reported.
The
results
have
been
documented
and
show
clear
changes
in
the
mental
representations
of
the
caregiving
system
measured
with
PDI.
The
results
will
be
shown.
La
investigación
sobre
el
apego
ha
proporcionado
representaciones
del
rol
del
apego
parental
en
función
de
la
calidad
del
apego
desarrollado
por
sus
hijos
(George,
Kaplan
e
Main,
1984/1985/1996;
van
Ijzerdoorn,
1995).
Investigaciones
anteriores
han
mostrado
que
existe
una
asociación
entre
los
cuidadores
problemáticos
y
el
apego
inseguro
y
la
psicopatológica
(e.g.,
Greenberg,
1999;
O’Connor,
Marvin,
Rutter,
Olrick,
&
Britner,
2003;
Rutter,
2006).
Por
otro
lado,
el
apego
seguro
en
la
infancia
y
la
etapa
adulta
es
asociado
con
una
historia
de
participación
activa
y
sensible
de
las
relaciones
de
los
cuidadores
(Cairns,
2002;
Mikulincer
&
Shaver,
2007).
Los
resultados
nos
llevan
a
la
hipótesis
de
transmisión
intergeneracional
del
apego
identificada
por
Van
Ijzendoorn
(1995).
Estos
estudios,
sin
embargo,
fallaron
a
la
hora
de
explicar
porqué
el
apego
inseguro
de
los
padres
no
desembocaba
necesariamente
a
un
patrón
de
apego
inseguro
en
el
niño,
no
debido
a
que
los
patrones
inseguros
del
apego
del
niño
pueden
llegar
a
desarrollarse
incluso
con
unas
experiencias
positivas
de
apego
con
sus
cuidadores
(Solomon
e
George,
2000).
En
línea
con
estas
investigaciones
y
recuperando
un
aspecto
propuesto
por
Bowlby
(1969),
George
e
Solomon
(1999;
Solomon
e
George,
2000)
(1969),
los
cuales
propusieron
un
enfoque
diferente
en
el
estudio
de
las
relaciones
padres-‐
hijo,
señalando
las
diferencias
entre
el
sistema
de
apego
y
el
sistema
de
cuidados,
debido
a
las
influencias
entre
ambos
debido
a
que
son
complementarios.
Estos
autores
se
propusieron
investigar
las
características
específicas
del
sistema
de
cuidado,
prestando
más
atención
a
la
relación
entre
el
niño
y
el
cuidador.
Nuestra
hipótesis
es
que
las
características
de
dicha
relación
pueden
afectar
al
enlace
entre
las
experiencias
pasadas
de
apego
del
cuidador
y
los
patrones
de
apego
desarrollados
por
el
niño,
representando
un
elemento
importante
para
el
entendimiento
del
comportamiento
y
la
calidad
del
cuidado.
Sin
embargo
el
IWM
del
padre,
puede
ser
uno
de
os
predictores
más
importantes
a
la
hora
de
estimar
la
calidad
del
apego
desarrollada
por
el
niño,
capaz
de
conducir
el
estado
mental
del
cuidador
al
suyo
propio
(Solomon
e
George,
1996).
Tomando
estas
afirmaciones,
está
claro
que
las
experiencias
traumáticas
en
los
padres,
almacenadas
de
manera
disfuncional,
pueden
ser
reactivadas
en
el
sistema
de
cuidado
de
los
padres,
definiendo
un
IWN
de
sistema
de
apego
del
niño
que
guarda
trazas
de
memoria
de
dichos
eventos
traumáticos
En
relación
con
esto
presentaremos
una
serie
de
herramientas
como
la
“Child
Attachment
Interview
(Target
et
al.
2007)
y
la
“Parent
Development
Interview”
(Slade
et
al.
1993),
que
constituyen
un
recurso
necesario
para
la
asignación
del
IWN
de
apego
y
sistema
de
cuidado.
Mostraremos
un
caso
clínico
en
donde
la
madre
realizo
EMDR
y
tuvo
un
efecto
indirecto
positivo
en
la
relación
madre-‐hijo
y
en
el
bienestar
del
niño.
Los
resultados
han
sido
documentados
con
un
claro
cambio
de
la
representación
mental
del
sistema
de
cuidado
medido
con
el
PDI.
Se
mostrarán
los
resultados
Keywords: Parenting
Accuracy Verified: Yes
6. de Groot, J. (2012, March). EMDR bij seksuologische behandeling. Seksueel misbruik, seksuele disfuncties en seksverslaving [EMDR in sexological treatment. Sexual abuse, sexual dysfunctions, and sex addiction]. Presentatie op de 6e congres van de Vereniging EMDR Nederland, Arnhem, Nederland.
Language: Dutch
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In deze workshop wordt aan de hand van diagnostische criteria en theoretische richtlijnen geïllustreerd hoe EMDR toegepast kan worden bij seksuologische behandelingen. Met behulp van diverse casus en video fragmenten zullen praktijkvoorbeelden van de EMDR behandeling van seksuele disfuncties, zoals vaginisme en erectiele disfunctie, verduidelijkt worden. Naast de toepasbaarheid van EMDR bij seksueel misbruik en seksuele disfuncties, zal inzicht geboden worden in de geïntegreerde EMDR behandeling bij seksverslaving.
Er zal expliciet worden ingegaan op de toepassing van EMDR op het negatieve zelfbeeld bij seksverslaafden en het daaruit voortvloeiende gedrag, waarbij de seksverslaafde voortdurend, maar tevergeefs, probeert zijn behoeften te bevredigen met seks.
This workshop is based on diagnostic criteria and theoretical guidelines illustrate how EMDR can be applied with sexological treatments. Using various case examples and video clips will of the EMDR treatment of sexual dysfunctions, such as vaginismus and erectile dysfunction, should be clarified. Besides the applicability of EMDR in sexual abuse and sexual dysfunctions, will provide insight into the integrated EMDR treatment for sex addiction.
There will explicitly address the use of EMDR on the negative self-image sex addicts and the resulting behavior, in which the sex addict constantly, but vainly, trying to satisfy his needs with sex.
Keywords: Sexual Abuse Sexual Addiction Sexual Dysfunction
Accuracy Verified: Yes
7. Hase, M. (2010, June). EMDR in the treatment of addiction - Reprocessing of the addiction memory. Keynote presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Hamburg, Germany.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The comorbidity of PTSD and substance abuse provides sufficient reason for treating patients, who are addicted, with EMDR while focusing on the PTSD diagnosis. However, there are several pathways leading to addiction, and PTSD is only one of them. Thirty years of addiction research have provided sufficient evidence for the crucial role of memory in drug dependency.
The Addiction Memory (AM) serves as a useful concept for "obsessive-compulsive craving" to be seen in drug addicted patients. The concept of an AM, and its importance in relapse occurrence and maintenance of learned addictive behaviour, has gained growing acceptance in the field of addiction research and treatment. The AM is interpreted as an individual-acquired memory following drug consumption in some individuals. The addiction memory is based on normal memory systems and systems of central nervous information processing. This is in accordance with the experience that the addiction memory can be activated at any time by relapse-endangering complexes as well as internal and/or external situations, which are experienced as cravings by the person in question. The implicit nature of the addiction memory seems to qualify it as a target for EMDR treatment.
Without adequate therapeutic interventions, it is hardly extinguishable, as shown in the animal model where a re-imprinting of the AM facilitated by steroids extinguished craving in opiate addicted rats. Thus, altering or extinguishing the AM in human addicts could add an important component to well-established treatment modalities. The reprocessing of the AM with EMDR should, thus, lead to measurable changes in addiction symptoms, if the AM qualifies for maladaptive memory within the AIP model. As the AM includes the urge to consume the drug being abused, more aptly named craving, reprocessing of the AM should lead to a reduction in craving.
Preliminary data demonstrates the efficacy to reduce craving in alcohol-addicted patients. Anecdotal reports from clinicians seem to indicate an effect of the reprocessing of the addiction memory in patients addicted to heroin or psycho-stimulants. According to research in the animal model, the same principles should apply.
There are, however, other aspects to addiction. Is there a difference between chemical dependency and other addictive behaviour? How much do we know already? What have we yet to discover? These questions lead to the direction of developing a comprehensive EMDR approach in the treatment of addictions.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
8. McMahon, E. (2002). EMDR in the treatment of attachment and bonding difficulties. In J. Morris-Smith (Ed.), EMDR: Clinical applications with children, Occasional paper no. 19 (pp. 31-36). London: The Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
A case of a young mother with an insecure attachment history herself who suffered severe post-natal depression after the birth of her first child and who regretted having this baby. Although recovering well from depression when first seen, having benefited from drug therapy and group therapy, there ware nevertheless little progress regarding her bonding with the child. Assessment indicated the emergence of an insecure/ambivalent attachment on the part of the baby resulting in excessive clinginess, sleeping, feeding and management difficulties. Apart from EMDR a number of other models of therapy were used in this case, including mother-infant psychotherapy, solution-focused and narrative therapy. In my own estimation, and in feedback from Susan, EMDR was the most powerful of all interventions. I think this care then represents a very good example of how EMDR is integrated with other therapeutic approaches. In terms of our understanding of this process, one conceptual model (Shapiro, 1995) is that the positive perspective and more adaptive interpretation that traditional therapy provides – including insight and a coherent narrative – is held in a separate neurological network and therefore cannot influence the network containing the dysfunction ally stored material associated with the traumatic memory. Traditional therapy is often unable to help the client link one to the other, and this is where EMDR is so impressively effective.
Keywords: Attachment Bonding Children Occasional Paper
Accuracy Verified: Yes
9. Segat, I. (2008). EMDR y el arte en el tratamiento del trauma - Recuperando el sentido de la vida después de un trauma [EMDR and art in the treatment of trauma – Recovering the meaning of life after trauma]. In P. Solvey & R. C. Ferrazzano de Solvey (Eds.), Terapias de avanzada [Advanced therapies]: Vol. 5, Abordajes en EMDR: Trauma y disociacion – Ninos y adolescentes – Fertilidad, inferitilidad, y esterilidad - Psicoprofilaxis, quiruigica, adicciones [Approaches in EMDR: Trauma and dissociation – Children and adolescents – Fertility, infertility, and sterility – Psychoprofilaxis, Surgery, Addictions] (1st ed) (pp.77-92). Buenos Aires: TdeA Ediciones.
Language: Spanish
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
No abstract available.
Keywords: Trauma Treatment
Accuracy Verified: Yes
10. Sweeney, S. (2013, January-April). EMDR: Recovering lives by moving out trauma. The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal, 54-60.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
A methodology unique to EMDR [is] bilateral stimulation
of the brain’s hemispheres. While the client focuses on the
physical sensations, images, and negative thoughts related
to his traumatic event, his eyes follow the movements of
a light bar, or the therapist’s fingers, for about 30 seconds.
However, research into EMDR has discovered that moving
the eyes is not the only way for bilateral stimulation to occur.
Other methods, such as alternating tones played through
headphones or the therapist tapping the client’s hands one
after the other, have been found to be just as effective. [Excerpt]
Accuracy Verified: Yes
11. Kitchen, R. H. (1992, December). Erratum and clarification. EMDR Network Newsletter, 2(2), 9-10.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
In my article, "Relapse Therapy" in
the EMDR Network Newsletter (Vol. 1, No.
2, December 1992), I made reference to a study done
by Cynthia Downing, Ph.D. - "Surrender
to Powerlessness and Its Relationship to Relapse in Recovering should have read 41 out of 50
Alcoholics" (1991), which was part of chronic relapsers.
Keywords: Relapse Therapy
Accuracy Verified: Yes
12. Brown, S. H., Stowasser, J. E., & Shapiro, F. (2011). Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR): Mental health-substance use. In D. B. Cooper (Ed.), Intervention in Mental Health-Substance Use (pp. 165-193) United Kingdom: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd .
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
Substance use disorders remain a persistent social and medical problem. According to a
recent report,1 addiction is the number one health problem in the United States. The report
notes that when one considers the direct costs of drug-induced health problems, deaths due
to accidents, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or drug-related acts of violent crime,
there are ‘more deaths, illnesses and disabilities from substance abuse than from any other
preventable health condition’.1
Most experts today agree that substance use disorders are a complex interaction
between genetics, environment, and experience. ‘Substance dependence is not a failure of
will or of strength of character, but a medical disorder that could affect any human being.
Dependence is a chronic and relapsing disorder, often co-occurring with other physical
and mental conditions’.2
The question remains - Why has it been that over the course of human history,
where people and cultures have had access to alcohol and potent mind-altering substances,
that only some become addicted while the rest are able to regulate their use?
The drugs that people experiencing substance use disorders select are not chosen
randomly, but are a result of an interaction between the psychopharmacologic action of the
drug and the dominant painful feelings with which they struggle. Edward Khantzian,
observed that opiates are often preferred because of their powerful numbing action on the
affects of rage and aggression. Cocaine has its appeal because of its ability to relieve
distress associated with depression. Although ill-fated, ‘addicts discover that the short-term
effects of their drugs of choice help them cope with distressful subjective states and an
external reality otherwise experienced as unmanageable or overwhelming’. Thus emerges a compelling hypothesis, which proposes that people use psychoactive substances in an
attempt to control painful symptoms resulting from psychological trauma. This is referred
to as ‘self-medication’.
Some studies in the United States show that more than 50% of people with mental
disorders also suffer from substance dependence compared to 6% of the general
population.2 It is from our interest in providing integrated treatment for the complex
interaction of genes, environment, trauma, and psychological pain as a driving force behind
mental health-substance use disorders, that this chapter is written.
Keywords: Substance Abuse
Accuracy Verified: Yes
13. Marich, J. N. (2009, May). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the addiction continuing care: A phenomenological study of women treated in early recovery. Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. UMI 3355347.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to explore: (a) the lived experiences of clients participating in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment as part of their addiction continuing care, and (b) the impact of the EMDR experience on their lives as individuals recovering from addiction. A review of the critical literature was conducted to reveal a wealth of information concerning EMDR's efficacy with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suggestions for implementing EMDR into addiction treatment, and various ethical-clinical issues that continue to be addressed within the scope of EMDR treatment. Research on implementing EMDR as part of the overall addiction recovery process is minimal at present. In this study, ten women who received EMDR at a treatment program in the urban Midwest participated in a semi-standardized phenomenological interview to share their experiences with active addiction, treatment, EMDR, and recovery. Using Giorgi's Descriptive Phenomenological Psychological Method to analyze the data, four major thematic areas emerged: safety as an essential crucible of the EMDR experience, accessing the emotional core as vital to the recovery experience, lifestyle change, and using a combination of factors for successful treatment. All ten of the women who came forward through the established recruitment process expressed positive sentiments about their EMDR experiences, and in various degrees, they credited their EMDR treatment with being a crucial competent of their addiction continuing care processes. As a collective sample, the participants shared experiences about how EMDR altered their perspectives of self, others, and situations. These perspective shifts resulted in meaningful lifestyle changes that were critical to developing healthy, enduring recoveries.[Author abstract]
Keywords: Addiction Early Recovery Women
Accuracy Verified: Yes
14. Foster, S. (2009, June). From trauma to triumph: Applying the peak performance protocol in the treatment of those recovering from trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Peak Performance Positive Psychology Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
15. Brivio, R., & Bergamaschi, L. (2008, January). Human and organizational aspects affecting the wellbeing in rescue-working activity: EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Mirror Neuron and Stress Inoculation: The role of training methods, practice and simulation for psychological risks prevention and management in emergency workers.. International Workshop Reinforce Rescuers' Resilience by Empowering a well-being Demension Workshop, Turin, Italy .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The wellbeing of rescuers: Relational, organizational and technical aspects that can affect rescuers' wellbeing during
rescue activities: Stress inoculation, role playing and the role of mirror neurons in training, also through the use of
video recordings. Relaxation techniques, psychological debriefing and EMDR in trainings.
Focus of our intervention is the wellbeing of the rescuer. The study and research
on this matter came and were carried out thanks to the activity done both during
trainings and simulations of the Civil Protection than real emergencies.
Our team work received contribution by some psychologists of OPP (Parma’s
Psychologists’ Observatory: A.Sozzi, E.Pedrelli, F.Frati, A. Bocelli, T. Serra). Wellbeing, defined as a subjective and positive emotional state together with a
global life satisfaction (Diener, 1984), is strongly at risk during rescuer’s
emergency activities and can affect the rescuer both physically and
psychologically. The rescuer's capabilities, that we think are technical “know how” and thorough
knowledge, are essential to give the best performance according to the complexity
and urgency of the intervention. These skills can really contribute to the rescuer's
wellbeing, because they can improve the self-efficiency perception.
To effectively manage and train rescuers, it is furthermore important to consider
and acknowledge the influence of interpersonal relationships on technical
performances. It is, in fact, particularly important to recognize and support the
typical relationships that can be created in a team with the same task and
specialization, as well as in multidisciplinary teams, or teams belonging to
different Institutions but operating in the same scenario.
In recent years increasing attention has been given to training activities, even through the use of the role play for interventions in artificial emergency
scenarios. To recreate scenarios of massive emergencies, different Civil Protection
Associations, as well as First Aid volunteer associations and the local
Institutions have been involved. In these simulations, most cases focus on improving technical performances.
Lately psychologists have been asked to join the rescuers team.
During these simulations, the role-play of emotional and psychological problems
occurs thanks to the cooperation between emergency psychologists and the
medical team. The introduction of the role and expertise of psychologists allowed to extend and
strengthen the attention to cross support and care aspects for the psychological
wellbeing of both victims and rescuers.
The psychologist must therefore consider the “wellbeing” in all the emergency
scenarios and contexts, as a sum of all the components that we talked about here
and the ones we will describe during our intervention.
He must first of all be aware of the complexity of each intervention in the field,
and adopt a kind of approach aimed at creating and recovering wellbeing
strategies, that can be used by himself as well.
Strategies on how to build, recover and maintain the wellbeing identify stress as
the first danger source the rescuer has to face in his training and emergency
activity.
When external events or stimuli are perceived as difficult to face compared with
resources available at that moment, the individual gets stressed.
When the person's efforts are not adaptive to the external requests and/or
coherent with his performance expectations, he becomes vulnerable to emotional,
behavioural, cognitive and physical reactions, which can be even very difficult to
manage both in the short and/or in the medium-long term.
This can happen when the sources of stress depend on the rescuer’s
performance, and it can also happen in case of post traumatic stress, visible in
different stages after the event.
From the psychologist's specialist background and from the integration of this
with the result of field experiences, the demand for a range of different tools to
manage the different kinds of stress emerges, and these tools must be applicable
both to the individual and to the group.
This range is still improving, and the results of our observational activity from
past and present experiences lead us to see the opportunity to carry on our
research of tools of efficacy.
During this speech we would like to underline that approaches like Stress
Inoculation Training (SIT, Michenbaum, 1983) and the use of role playing allow
the technical appraisal and let the rescuers improve their stress management
skills, and all that can lead to a decrease in the risk of PTSD.
In past simulations of emergencies, we found out that the use of videotapes for
the role plays is a tool that should be taken more into account. We think it is
important to evaluate its potential for the rescuers' benefit, because it seems to
be not only “a record of technical performances”, but also an observation and
learning tool about the rescuer's own defence and adaptive strategies.
In fact, during these simulations we found out that the rescuers' psychological
and emotional vulnerability emerged in several situations. The fact that even in these artificial situations there were acute stress episodes and O codes urged us
to focus more on the matter of mutual influence between technical performance
and internal experience of stress.
We understand that such acute stress episodes may occur during real life critical
events but we can see how role playing and video recordings show that such
acute stress episodes affected the simulators themselves even during the
simulation. The videos show that even apparently “high immunity” simulators,
who are considered 'immune' thanks to their comprehensive and strong
experience, experienced acute stress, perhaps because of an incorrect selfevaluation
of their own stress management skills.
The interest in the use of videos as a training and reprocessing tool for rescuers
led some of us to specialize in role playing recording, so as to carry out a more
accurate and comprehensive study on those same videos and use them as a
mirror of reality and better educational tool through a vicar experience or through
“seeing oneself from within the experience” and in the interpersonal dynamics
that took place in the scenario.
Videotapes are a very known and widely used tool in other kinds of trainings,
disciplines and therapies (i.e. Family Therapy and CBT).
The discovery of mirror neurons by Rizzolati, Gallese et Al., provides the evidence
that when someone observes the same action performed by another person, the
neurons "mirrors" the behaviour of that person, as though the observer were itself
acting. Thanks to these researchers it is now proven that this can happen
thanks to the motor neurons in the pre-motor cortex.
Therefore, we would like to underline the role of videos as very useful and
versatile training tools, since they expose a situation in an unexpected realistic
manner “as if” it were true and “as if” we were really experiencing that situation,
with the consequent learning movements at the emotional, cognitive and
behavioural level, at the stress management level, as well as at the level of team
work dynamics.
Visual imagination activates the same brain regions that are active during visual
perception and motor imagination activates the same brain regions activated the
movement is really happening.
More importantly, it was possible for us to verify that the videos recorded by other
operators were not focused on showing the important psychological aspects we
mentioned for the goal of the trainings, thing that happened instead with the
videos recorded by psychologists. We think therefore that the use of videotapes
recorded by psychologists should be given more consideration in the trainings of
rescuers. During this intervention we will devote part of the time to broadcasting
two short videos; the first one shows the role playing of an intervention in an
emergency context, and the second one shows a part of an EMDR session (Eye
Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). We think it is important to recreate and
protect rescuers wellbeing in the post-role playing and post emergency stages
too. For years EMDR has been proven effective in improving the individual's
coping skills and in reprocessing, wherever necessary, the post traumatic
aspects resulting from critical events to whom not only the victims, but also the rescuers too, are exposed during emergencies.
Keywords: Emergency Workers Mirror Neuron and Stress Inoculation Rescue-Working Activity Risk Prevention and Management
Accuracy Verified: Yes
16. Admininstration. (2011, October 12). The impact of the brain’s survival ‘wiring’. Irish Medical Times. Retrieved from http://www.imt.ie/features-opinion/2011/10/the-impact-of-the-brains-survival-wiring.html on 10/13/2011.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
Because EMDR can get through to the limbic brain, Dr Uram estimated that approximately 85 per cent of people show a marked improvement, with many recovering completely.
Keywords: Braim General Limbic Brain Overview
Accuracy Verified: Yes
17. 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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18. Foster, S. (2003, May). Integrating positive psychology into EMDR peak performance work: Empowering and inspiring clients. In E. Tizzabu and M. Jakobsen (Chairs), EMDR empowering. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Rome, Italy.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
This application of EMDR was originally developed for business, performing arts, and sport. A second application is helping recovering trauma survivors to become more fully functioning.
Keywords: Empowerment Peak Performance Positive Psychology Symposium
Accuracy Verified: Yes
19. Cardey, G., & Goy, M. (2004, September). Measuring the impact of EMDR on patients recovering from eating disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Montreal, Quebec, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Eating Disorders Poster
Accuracy Verified: Yes
20. Figley, C. R. (1998, January). Neurobiology, treatment innovations, and a cyclone in the Cook Islands: Implications for understanding and treating PTSD. Traumatology, 4(1), 41-46. doi:10.1177/153476569800400105.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This article is an overview of the three article published in the ejournal, TRAUMATOLOGYe's Volume IV, Issue 1 in 1998. Regarding the issue's first article (Bergmann, 1998), it is noted that recent discoveries make it possible to not only understand brain functions associated with experiencing and recovering from a traumatic experience, but may explain why EMDR works. This article then reviews Gentry (1998), noting the innovative treatment approach and the need for research. The latter part of the article includes a review of Taylor (1998). The author is impressed with the effort to respect cultural differences in providing post-disaster assistance. The final section discusses important research implications in each of the areas represented by these articles.
Keywords: Cook Islands Cyclone Neurobiology Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Accuracy Verified: Yes
21. Carruth, B. (2006). Psychological trauma and addiction treatment. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Language: English
Format: Book
Abstract:
Important reading for current and future addictions treatment clinicians--this book synthesizes and integrates the expanding body of knowledge about combined trauma/addiction treatment to specifically address the needs of clinicians in addiction treatment environments
Here, in a single source, is an essential overview of trauma treatment for people in addiction treatment settings. Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment presents specific methodologies and techniques for clients in inpatient and outpatient addiction/mental health settings. The contributors--leading clinicians and researchers in the field--provide a comprehensive set of scientific treatment approaches addressing a broad spectrum of trauma disorders.
Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment brings you up-to-date, authoritative coverage of:
The dynamics of co-occurring psychological trauma and addiction
All of the primary treatment frameworks currently utilized in trauma treatment
Treatment frameworks that take gender into account
Cognitive therapies in treating these co-occurring disorders
The role of psychodynamic psychotherapies in treatment
Attachment disorders and their relation to trauma and addiction treatment
EMDR as a treatment for traumatized addicts
The psychoneurology of trauma and the implications of psychoneurology in addictions and trauma treatment
How self-help groups can contribute to and limit recovery for psychologically traumatized clients
Forgiveness therapy as an adjunct to trauma treatment
Counselor self-care for those who work with this client population
Ultimately, this is a book of hope. Every author in this text has a firm belief that people with co-occurring trauma and addiction can recover, can maintain quality relationships, can confront life's challenges as they arise, and can be happy and fulfilled. Psychological Trauma and Addiction Treatment is designed as essential reading for entry-level and experienced addiction counselors, social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, and others working in the trauma treatment field.
Accuracy Verified: Yes
22. Mathis, J. (2001, May 6). Rape survivor recovering with local help. Lawrence, KS: Lawrence Journal-World, B1.
Language: English
Format: Newspaper
Abstract:
Creaden, who did not talk about her sessions with Allen, said that with trauma victims she often uses a type of therapy called EMDR, an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Keywords: Lawrence Rape Survivor
Accuracy Verified: Yes
23. Kitchen, R. H. (1991, December). Relapse therapy. EMDR Network Newsletter, 1(2), 4-6.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Most therapists who treat Drug/Alcohol
addicted clients have experienced the
frustration of client relapse when therapy
appeared to be working. Chronic relapse
can occur even when the client is fully
committed to an abstinent life. Chronic
relapsers, and many recovering addicts to
some extent, suffer from what Terry
Gorski, MA, describes as Post Acute Withdrawal or "PAW." His premise,
supported by an analytical study of a
group of chronic relapse clients in 1974,
identified the thirty-seven warning signs
that were predictive of possible relapse.
(For those who wish further information,
these warning signs were first outlined in
his book, Counseling For Relapse Prevention
(T. Gorski, 1982).
Keywords: PAW Post Acute Withdrawal Relapse Therapy Terry Gorski
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24. Jenkins, S. (2008, June). Relieving suffering and restoring lives: Understanding and treating sexual abuse survivors. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Without a thorough understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of sexual assault and sexual
abuse, therapists may reach an impasse with their clients. With this in mind, supplemental to EMDR training, and
clinical experience, therapists must be knowledgable of the emotional, physical, developmental, and spiritual
impact of sexual assault and sexual abuse. This presentation offers a holistic approach to the treatment of sexual
assault and sexual abuse. Attendees will learn specific techniques for identifying, understanding, and treating it,
as well as a greater understanding of the emotional, physical, developmental, and spiritual impact of such
traumas. The information provided will enable therapists to conduct developmentally appropriate and clinically
sound EMDR treatment. Furthermore, to help EMDR therapists facilitate their clients’ integration of traumatic
events, information will be given on combining EMDR with a cross cultural shamanic approach to ego splitting or
“soul loss.” Information and techniques will be provided on how to further facilitate processing during EMDR, in
order to retrieve the parts of the self, the soul, that were “lost” or “split” during the trauma. Without recovering
these parts, clients can be left open and unable to integrate their traumatic experiences. They can continue to
experience a sense of not being “whole.” With this in mind, attendees will also learn how to further assist clients’
processing of the behavioural, emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of traumatic events, thus facilitating
clients processing via EMDR. Attendees will learn through a combination of case presentations, activities, and
case presentations.
Keywords: Sexual Abuse Survivors
Accuracy Verified: Yes
25. Hase, M. H., Popky, A. J., & Woffgramm, J. (2007, June). Reprocessing of the addiction memory. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Paris, France.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
A randomized pilot study demonstrated the efficacy of EMDR to reduce the craving in alcohol addicted in-patients (Hase, 2006). The rationale of this EMDR approach is based on the concept of the addiction memory (Woffgramm and Heyne, 1995; Heyne, May et al, 2000; Wolffgramm, Galli et al, 2000). The addiction memory qualifies as a maladaptive memory regarding to the Adaptive Information Processing Model. The DeTUR approach was introduced to reprocess triggers for abuse and to reduce the user to use a drug in 1998 (Popky, 1998; Popky, 2005). If differs slightly in it rationale. J. Wolffgramm established an animal model of addiction providing data to move towards the concept of memory of addiction (Wolffgramm, Galli et al, 200). A. J. Popky established the DeTUR approach. M. Hase conducted the randomized pilot study demonstrating the efficacy of EMDR in the treatment of alcohol addicts. Wolffgramm, Popky, and Hase will discuss research, theory, and practice of EMDR in the treatment of addictions representing the state of the art of EMDR addiction treatment.
Hase, M. (2006, September) EMDR applied to reprocess the addiction memory in alcohol addicted in-patients. Outcome and follow-up data of a clinical study, 2006 EMDRIA Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Heyne, A., May, T. et al. (2000). "Persisting consequences of drug intake toward a memory of addiction," J. Neural Transm, 107(6), 613-638.
Popky, A. J. (1998). DeTUR, (Desensitization triggers and urge reprocessing). Monte Sereno, CA.
Popky, A. J. (2005). "DeTUR, an urge reduction. protocol for addictions and dysfunctional behaviors," in EMDR Solutions. R. Shapiro. New York: W. W. Norton, pp. 167-188.
Wolffgramm, J. G., Galli, G. et al. (2000). "Animal models of addiction: Models for therapeutic strategies." J. Neural Transm, 107(6), 649-668.
Wolffgramm, J., & Heyne, A. (1995). "From controlled drug intake to loss of control: The irreversible development of drug addiction in the rat." Behav Brain Res, 70(1), 77-94.
Keywords: Addiction
Accuracy Verified: Yes
26. Fay, J., Kamena, M. D., Benner, A., & Buscho, A. (2006, September). A residential milieu treatment approach for first-responder trauma. Traumatology, 12(3), 255-262. doi:10.1177/1534765606294991.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
First responders, which include police officers, firefighters,
correctional officers, emergency medical technicians,
and dispatchers, face unique challenges in
dealing with and recovering from critical incidents. In
their work with emergency responders at the West
Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR), the authors have
found that short-term residential treatment is an effective
treatment component. In this article, the authors
discuss the WCPR residential treatment model.
Keywords: First Responders Peer Support Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Residential Treatment Trauma
Accuracy Verified: Yes
27. Hurley, E. C. (2010, November). A response to the meta-analysis by Albright & Thyer: What best serves our troops?. Behavioral Interventions, 25(4), 349-353. doi:10.1002/bin.314.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Comments on Does EMDR reduce post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology in combat veterans? by David L. Albright and Bruce Thyer (see record 2010-02408-001). As an Army Chaplain and psychotherapist for 30 years, I have used a variety of psychotherapy modalities to treat soldiers and military families in various combat zones, as well as military installations in the United States. In this capacity I have found eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to be efficacious in the treatment of both trauma and life adjustment issues. In my present position as Director of Soldier Center, Clarksville, TN, I use EMDR on a daily basis to treat soldiers and veterans recovering from combat trauma. Based on my extensive experience in the successful application of EMDR, I am dismayed by the pre-suppositional bias against and potentially serious misrepresentations of EMDR that are evident in the Albright and Thyer article from the authors' very first mention of it. The authors have done a great disservice to clinicians, as well as to veterans, with their paper. In summary, the best way to serve our troops is to urge comparative research between EMDR and the extant cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatments. Our men and women in uniform deserve the best treatment possible. EMDR has amply demonstrated its efficacy with multiple trauma populations and should not be minimized because of subjective biases and misinformation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords: Albright Letter Thyer Troops
Accuracy Verified: Yes
28. Staff. (2001). September 11th, post traumatic stress syndrome, and EMDR, a specialized recovering technique. West Side Spirit.
Language: English
Format: Magazine
Keywords: 9/11 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD September 11th
Accuracy Verified: Yes
29. 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
Abstract:
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
30. Grecchi, A., Grecchi, V., & Beraldo, S. (2008, June). Synergism between EMDR & hypnosis: The role of eye movement. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, London, England.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is a theoretical and practical treatise on the synergism between hypnosis and EMDR
focused on the treatment of Anxiety Disorders such as OCD, Panic Attack and Phobia. The clinical experience of
the Authors suggests that the integration of both these approaches can help either the exploration or the
processing of the cognitive and emotional dysfunction supporting the psychopathology of the Anxiety Disorders.
This happens through the ability of these two techniques either in recovering and amplifing memories (somatic
memories too) identified by patients as the mental organization supporting the pathology or in processing,
neutralizing and integrating these memories (counscious and unconscious) till the re-equilibration of the
dysfunctional behaviour. This process is due to two proceedings: induction of Alterated States of
Counsciouseness (ASoC) by hypnotic techniques and the related changing in the psycho-physical disposition
rhythm of eye movements (EM). The changing of the rhythm of EM integrated to ASoC has some important
purposes: slow EM underline all the main and subordinate elements supporting the pathology these elements
can be processed using quick EM till their neutralization alternation of slow EM and hypnotic periods can reequilibrate
both the cognitive and the psycho-physical fields. The therapist has to pay attention in order to avoid
the bio-electrical interferences occurring during the alternations of these two phases that could damage the
therapy. Actually the Authors are assessing this integrative model of therapy.
Keywords: Eye Movement Hypnosis
Accuracy Verified: Yes
31. González-Brignardello, M. P., & Vázquez, A. M. M (2004). Tratamiento de un caso de trastorno por estrés postraumático con EMDR dentro de un marco cognitivo-conductual [Intervention in a case of post-traumatic stress disorder with EMDR within a cognitive behavioral setting]. Cliníca y Salud, 15(3), 337-354.
Language: Spanish
Format: Journal
Abstract:
En este trabajo se describe el tratamiento de la mujer víctima de 03.11 ataques terroristas que habían desarrollado un trastorno de estrés postraumático y depresión mayor. Técnicas de EMDR, la exposición en vivo, higiene del sueño y la planificación de tareas, se utilizaron entre otras técnicas terapéuticas. Hasta ahora, los objetivos terapéuticos han logrado los siguientes: disminución de volver a experimentar e hiper-activación, la restauración del estado de ánimo, afecta a la expresión de recuperación y una mejor concentración y memoria. Dado que el paciente tuvo que hacer frente a un factor estresante vida pre-existente relacionada con el trabajo, el tratamiento fue suspendido temporalmente y se reanudará a este problema ha sido resuelto. Las diferentes etapas del tratamiento también se describen. (Registro de bases de datos PsycINFO (c) 2008 APA, todos los derechos reservados)
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This paper describes the treatment of female victim of 3/11 terrorist attacks who had developed a PTSD and a major depression. EMDR techniques, in vivo exposure, sleep hygiene and task planning, were used among other therapeutic techniques. So far, the following therapeutic goals have been achieved: decreasing re-experiencing and hyper-activation, mood restoration, affect expression recovering and improved concentration and memory. Since the patient had to tackle a pre-existing job-related life stressor, treatment was temporarily suspended and it will be resumed as this issue has been worked out. The different stages of treatment are also described. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords: Clinical Case Study Empirical Study Intervention Major Depression Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapeutic Techniques PTSD Terrorism Victimization
Accuracy Verified: Yes
32. Marich, J. (2010, April/May). Using EMDR to overcome roadblocks in addiction recovery: Clinical applications based on phenomenological inquiry. Presentation at the annual meeting of EMDR Canada, Toronto, Ontario.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
The presenter will apply the EMDR protocol to work with recovering addicts. EMDR can assist these clients in working through recovery roadblocks such as inability to express feelings in a healthy manner and improper perspectives on lifestyle change. The workshop will reference the findings of the presenter’s 2008-2009 doctorial dissertation, “EMDR in Addiction Continuing Care: A Phenomenological Study of Clients Treated in Early Recovery.” The presenter, who regularly uses EMDR with recovering addicts, will draw upon the literature and extrapolate the clinical relevance of her study’s findings in a way that is palatable to both scholars and practitioners. (Intermediate)
Keywords: Addiction Addiction Recovery Phenomenological Inquiry
Accuracy Verified: Yes
33. Marich, J. N. (2009, August). Using EMDR to overcome roadblocks in addiction recovery: Insights from phenomenological inquiry. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Atlanta, GA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Phenomenological inquiry places value in the lived experience of individuals. This workshop will present the findings of the presenter’s 2008-2009 doctoral dissertation, EMDR in Addiction Continuing Care: A Phenomenological Study of Clients Treated in Early Recovery. However, this workshop goes a step beyond presenting the research findings. The presenter, who regularly uses EMDR with recovering addicts, will extrapolate the clinical relevance of her study’s findings in a way that is palatable to both scholars and practitioners. Using existing knowledge from the literature and the field, combined with the study’s findings, the presenter will relay a series of general guidelines for using EMDR with recovering addicts.
Keywords: Addictions
Accuracy Verified: Yes
34. Justus, W. (2004). Using EMDR with recovering addicts: An interview with Wendy Justus. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 4(2), 85-93. doi:10.1300/J160v04n02_07.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Presents an interview with Wendy Justus on the efficacy of using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with recovering addicts. People who survive trauma often carry around a great deal of shame, usually based on a flawed belief that they could or should have prevented something terrible from happening. Addicts are usually riddled with shame, and Justus believes that this shame directly prolongs the life of their addiction and makes recovery seem impossible. So helping to lessen shame is her primary goal when working with addicts. She believes that EMDR, focused on either "large T" trauma, such as sexual abuse, or "small t" trauma, such as the fear induced by growing up in a dysfunctional family, can alleviate the shame attached to those traumas and therefore relieve the addict's need for a substance to quiet the shame. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords: Dysfunctional Family Drug Addiction Emotional Trauma Interviews Recovering Addicts Substance Abusers
Accuracy Verified: Yes
35. Cecero, J. J., & Carroll, K. M. (2000, January). Using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to reduce cocaine cravings. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157(1), 150-151.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
We hypothesized that drug cravings, like disturbing thoughts, might be reduced through eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, so we used the procedures described by Popky (unpublished report) to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on cocaine cravings and drug use among opioid addicts who were maintained with methadone. We received the approval of our institutional review board and obtained signed informed consent forms from the subjects.
Keywords: Cocaine Cravings Letter
Accuracy Verified: Yes
36. Beer, R. (2001, May). What about EMDR in the treatment of anorexia nervosa?. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Association annual meeting, London, UK.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
In our specialised treatment centre for adolescents with severe anorexia nervosa, we found
that EMDR can be a very useful and powerful tool in the context of a multifaceted treatment
program for anorectic adolescents. We noticed that setback and delay can occur during the
process of regaining weight as a consequence of relived memories of traumatic experiences.
Emotions linked to these memories are felt more intensely when they are recovering. These
memories can become significant blocks to moving forward to achieving our goal of
normalisation of weight and eating habits. We are in the process of listing the specific issues
that need to be addressed in the applications of EMDR to this target group. Experiences,
solutions and hypotheses will be presented.
Keywords: Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorders
Accuracy Verified: Yes