EMDR for safe desensitization of memories and fusion of parts in DID. Conference room technique, trauma mapping and management of unplanned abreactions

This paper explores the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), in its most severe form.

Article Abstract

“This paper explores the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) in the treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), in its most severe form. I discuss suggested modifications and applications for the safe use of EMDR, including the essential use of the conference room technique. I have described the concept of “trauma memory mapping” before EMDR is delivered. Additionally, this paper considers how parts may be created and the possible connections between parts within a trauma memory. Trauma memory desensitization, and the associated fusion of parts into the system, with the planned use of EMDR is described. Insights from the management of internal resistance to fusion are presented. A case example with safe management of an unplanned abreaction has been provided. A mention is given to the comparison of use between hypnosis facilitated abreaction and EMDR.

KEYWORDS EMDR; dissociative identity disorder; satanic ritual abuse; tertiary structural dissociation; child parts modifications; trauma memory desensitization and reprocessing; trauma memory mapping; conference room technique; fusion of parts; abreaction in EMDR; hypnosis; psychiatry; psychotherapy”

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Shebini, N. (2019). EMDR for safe desensitization of memories and fusion of parts in DID. Conference room technique, trauma mapping and management of unplanned abreactions. Frontiers in the Psychotherapy of Trauma and Dissociation, 3, 136-150. https://doi.org/10.46716/ftpd.2019.0030. Open access retrieval from: https://isstdworld.isst-d.org/home/frontiers-open-access