EMDR Solutions: Pathways to Healing (W. W. Norton, 2005)

Fifteen examples of therapeutic strategy, clinical insight, and step-by-step instructions for implementing a particular EMDR solution.

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Using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to reduce cocaine cravings (American Journal of Psychiatry)

Letter to the editor hypothesizing that drug cravings, like disturbing thoughts, might be reduced through EMDR.

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Pathological gambling: Etiologic considerations and treatment efficacy of eye movement desensitization/reprocessing (Journal of Gambling Studies)

Study of 22 subjects with Pathological Gambling (PG) tests theory that root of PG lies in unresolved trauma-related anxiety, similar to PTSD.

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Intimate Partners: A Context for the Intensification and Healing of Emotional Pain (Women and Therapy)

A case of a lesbian couple where both had a history of trauma. The couple is now using EMDR with an emphasis on developing of empathic skills.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Treating trauma and substance abuse (Journal of Psychoactive Drugs)

EMDR may be used to ameliorate the effects of memories that contribute to substance abuse, potential relapse triggers, and physical cravings.

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