Deep Dive into Psychology

Ep. 126 | Shapiro 2018 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy


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[Summary] In “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy,” Francine Shapiro presents its adaptive information processing (AIP) model, which posits that trauma is stored dysfunctionally in the brain and that EMDR helps reprocess this information. The book explains EMDR's phases, from assessment and preparation to desensitization, installation of positive cognitions, and body scans, and provides clinical examples and case studies. Finally, it discusses research supporting EMDR's efficacy for various conditions and offers guidelines for clinicians, including cautions on working with specific populations like children and those with dissociative disorders.

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