Some of the better resources explaining
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Here is a detailed brochure explaining EMDR:
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The first article below, recently published in Elle magazine gives a nice, rounded overview on EMDR.
The second is for those more interested in the science behind EMDR. For those concerned about the evidence behind EMDR he makes the point:
"Most psychological and psychiatric associations around the world endorse EMDR as an evidence based approach to the treatment of psychological trauma and PTSD. This status was recently acknowledged by the World Health Organisation, which recommended this therapy as a first line treatment option for psychological trauma based on the evidence which has amassed testifying to its efficacy."
The second is for those more interested in the science behind EMDR. For those concerned about the evidence behind EMDR he makes the point:
"Most psychological and psychiatric associations around the world endorse EMDR as an evidence based approach to the treatment of psychological trauma and PTSD. This status was recently acknowledged by the World Health Organisation, which recommended this therapy as a first line treatment option for psychological trauma based on the evidence which has amassed testifying to its efficacy."
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The following Video by psychologist James Alexander gives a comprehensive review of both the history of how the understanding of trauma has evolved and the basis for EMDR. It focuses somewhat on war-related trauma (which is where most of the research was driven from), but the principles are the same.
If you are pushed for time (as this is quite a long video) you can jump to the 16min mark if you find the history too circuitous. The discussion around REM sleep (at 23mins in) and its role in the development of a posttrauma syndrome is particularly important to understand.
If you are pushed for time (as this is quite a long video) you can jump to the 16min mark if you find the history too circuitous. The discussion around REM sleep (at 23mins in) and its role in the development of a posttrauma syndrome is particularly important to understand.