Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): basic principles, protocols, and procedures

This volume provides the definitive guide to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the psychotherapeutic approach developed by Francine Shapiro. EMDR is one of the most widely investigated treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder, and many other applications are also being explored. To keep up with this growing body of knowledge, the second edition has been revised to incorporate current neurobiological data, findings from controlled clinical studies, and literature on emerging clinical applications. Chapters provide background on EMDR's development, theoretical constructs, and possible underlying mechanisms, and present updated protocols and procedures for working with adults and children with a range of presenting problems. Among the many clinical populations for whom the material in this volume has been seen as applicable are survivors of sexual abuse, crime, and combat, as well as sufferers of phobias and other experientially based disorders. Detailed descriptions and.

Transcripts guide the clinician through every stage of therapeutic treatment, from client selection to the administration of EMDR and its integration within a comprehensive treatment plan.

Background -- Adaptive Information Processing: The Model as a Working Hypothesis -- Components of EMDR Treatment and Basic Treatment Effects -- Phase One: Client History -- Phases Two and Three: Preparation and Assessment -- Phases Four to Seven: Desensitization, Installation, Body Scan, and Closure -- Working with Abreaction and Blocks -- Phase Eight: Reevaluation and Use of the EMDR Standard Three-Pronged Protocol -- Protocols and Procedures for Special Situations -- The Cognitive Interweave: A Proactive Strategy for Working with Challenging Clients -- Selected Populations -- Theory, Research, and Clinical Implications Theoretical Explanations -- Appendix A: Clinical Aids -- Appendix B: Client Safety -- Appendix C: EMDR Resources -- Appendix D: Diverse Clinical Applications and Evaluation.