A Guide to the Standard EMDR Therapy Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors, and Consultants

Concise treatment guidelines for students, clinicians, and supervisors for EMDR treatment of those with PTSD, phobias, and panic disorder.

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Resource Abstract

“This second edition of an acclaimed guide to the theory and practice of EMDR provides updated information regarding new evidence for its treatment efficacy and an in-depth presentation of state-of-the-art research on its mechanisms of action. The book reviews outcome studies suggesting EMDR effectiveness for diagnoses beyond PTSD, along with studies on its use for treatment of depression, with cancer patients, and with groups. It surveys new strategies on advanced EMDR therapy topics such as when treating dissociative and personality disorders, along with references for more in-depth information. The second edition also provides an expanded glossary and extensively updated references and reflects changes corresponding to the DSM-5.

The book delivers clear, concise treatment guidelines for students, practicing clinicians, supervisors, clinic directors, and hospital administrators involved in the treatment of those with PTSD, specific phobias, and panic disorder. For researchers conducting treatment outcome studies, it provides easy-to-access treatment guidelines and a comprehensive set of fidelity checklists for all aspects of EMDR therapy. Many new charts, forms, scripts, illustrations, tables, and decision trees present key information clearly and concisely to guide treatment planning and documentation. Case studies with transcripts illustrate the different protocols and further guide practitioners of EMDR therapy in informed decision making.

New to the Second Edition:

• Describes updated information on mechanisms of action of EMDR therapy
• Presents new evidence-based EMDR therapy
• Delivers outcome studies for the use of EMDR with a broad range of diagnoses
• Surveys new research about using EMDR with cancer patients and those with severe depression
• Discusses the evolution of the theory of memory networks in EMDR therapy
• Examines the effectiveness of bilateral stimulation on adaptive memories and images
• Reflects changes resulting from DSM-5
• Includes extensively updated and expanded references and glossary
• Provides new charts, forms, scripts, illustrations, decision trees, and case studies illustrating different protocols

Key Features:

• Presents an easy-to-use set of forms and scripts available for download from www.springerpub.com/leeds-2e
• Focuses on safety and efficiency of EMDR therapy in many situations
• Expands AIP model regarding using EMDR to resolve psychological defenses
• Discusses ethical issues in clinical application, consultation, supervision, and research”

—Description from publisher

Table of Contents

“Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgments

Introduction

SECTION I: The Conceptual Framework for EMDR Therapy

Chapter 1 The History and Evolution of EMDR Therapy

Chapter 2 The Adaptive Information Processing Model

Chapter 3 An Overview of the Standard Eight-Phase Model of EMDR Therapy and the Three-Pronged Protocol

SECTION II: Case Formulation, Treatment Planning, and Preparing Patients for EMDR Reprocessing

Chapter 4 Case Formulation and Treatment Planning

Chapter 5 Assessing Readiness for Reprocessing

Chapter 6 The Preparation Phase

SECTION III: Phases 3 to 8 of the Standard Protocol for PTSD With the Standard Procedural Steps for EMDR Reprocessing

Chapter 7 The Assessment Phase

Chapter 8 The Desensitization Phase: Basic Procedures

Chapter 9 Maintaining and Restoring Effective Reprocessing in the Desensitization Phase

Chapter 10 The Installation, Body Scan, and Closure Phases

Chapter 11 The Reevaluation Phase and Completing the Treatment Plan

Chapter 12 Cases Illustrating EMDR Treatment of PTSD

SECTION IV: Research-Supported Standard EMDR Therapy Protocols for Other Disorders and Situations

Chapter 13 Treating Specific Phobia

Chapter 14 Treating Panic Disorder

Chapter 15 Cases Illustrating EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder

SECTION V: Professional Development

Chapter 16 Professional Development in Clinical Application

Chapter 17 Supervising and Consulting on EMDR Therapy

SECTION VI: Fidelity Checklists, Forms, Resources, and Glossary

Appendix A: Fidelity Checklists

Appendix B: Procedural Scripts and Forms for Planning and Documenting EMDR Treatment

Appendix C: Resources

Appendix D: Glossary

References

Index”

Resource Access

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Leeds, A. (2016). A guide to the standard EMDR therapy protocols for clinicians, supervisors, and consultants. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

• ISBN: 9780826131164
• eBook ISBN: 9780826131171