In this episode, Jen explores what might happen in your EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy sessions. Although this will differ with every therapist, Jen’s aim here is to give you an overview of what might happen because sometimes we have scared parts that want to know exactly what we are signing up for. 

Francine Shapiro initially developed EMDR therapy in the eighties to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But now, it is used in various situations like phobias, anxiety issues, stress reduction, pain management, and even dermatological conditions.

In this episode, Jen walks you through the standardised eight-phase treatment process so you can know what to expect in a session. Jen is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, certified EMDR practitioner and energetic healer.

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RESOURCES:

Episode 17: What is EMDR Therapy?

https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148140121

Shapiro, F. (2017). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols and procedures. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

https://amzn.to/3taXZbC

CASE EXAMPLES:

Aranda, B. D. E., Ronquillo, N. M., & Calvillo, M. E. N. (2015). Neuropsychological and physiological outcomes pre- and post-EMDR therapy for a woman with PTSD: A case study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 9(4), 174-187.

https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgremdr/9/4/174

Prince Harry and Evan Rachel Wood Do EMDR Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uE04Blfd-Q

RESEARCH:

De Jongh A, Ten Broeke E, Renssen MR. Treatment of specific phobias with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Protocol, empirical status, and conceptual issues. J Anxiety Disord. 1999;13:69–85. 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10225501/

Gosselin P, Matthews WJ. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of test anxiety: A study of the effects of expectancy and eye movement. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 1995;26:331–7. 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8675720/

Gupta MA, Gupta AK. Use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of dermatological disorders. J Cutan Med Surg. 2002;6:415–21.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12001004/

Wilensky M. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment for phantom limb pain. J Brief Ther. 2006;5:31–43.

https://www.ifemdr.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wilensky-2006-EMDR-as-a-treatment-for-Phantom-Limb-Pain.pdf

Find an EMDR therapist:

You can book a session with me here: https://jennynurick.as.me

Or look for a therapist who has completed ‘basic training’ - levels 1 and 2 and consultation. https://emdraa.org/find-a-therapist/

https://www.emdria.org/directory/

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