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. Presenting background on EMDR's development, theoretical constructs, and possible underlying mechanisms, the volume also contains detailed descriptions and transcripts that 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. 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. Special feature: Two online-only appendices were added in 2009 (www.guilford.com/EMDR-appendices). These appendices comprehensively review current research on EMDR and its clinical applications. EMDR is now recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as an effective treatment for ameliorating symptoms of both acute and chronic PTSD (APA Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). New to This Edition: " pdated neurobiological data, findings from controlled clinical studies, and literature on emerging clinical applications. Updated protocols and procedures for working with adults and children with a range of presenting problems.--Publisher

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 -- New Memory -- Image Changes -- Incident Unfolds -- Appearance Changes -- Negative Statements -- Mismatches -- Positive Thoughts -- Insights -- New Emotions -- Shifting Sensations -- Working with Abreaction and Blocks -- All Sensation -- The Primary Sensation -- Unspoken Words -- Using Movement -- Pressing the Location -- Visual Cues -- Sound Effects -- Dialogue -- Appearance of Image -- No Action -- Hierarchy -- Redirecting to Image -- Redirecting to Negative Cognition -- Adding a Positive Statement -- Checking the Positive Cognition -- Fear of Going Crazy -- Fear of Losing the Good Memories -- Fear of Change -- Phase Eight: Reevaluation and Use of the EMDR Standard Three-Pronged Protocol -- Primary Events -- Past Events -- Progressions -- Clusters -- Participants -- Protocols and Procedures for Special Situations -- The Cognitive Interweave: A Proactive Strategy for Working with Challenging Clie…