This article, condensed from Chapter 14 of A Guide to the Standard EMDR Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors, and Consultants (Leeds, 2009), examines applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to treating individuals with panic disorder (PD) and PD with agoraphobia (PDA). The literature on effective treatments for PD and PDA is reviewed focusing on cognitive and behavioral therapies, pharmacotherapy, and EMDR. Case reports and controlled studies of EMDR treatment of PD and PDA are examined for lessons to guide EMDR clinicians. Two model EMDR treatment plans are presented: one for cases of simple PD without agoraphobia or other co-occurring disorders and the other for cases of PDA or PD with co-occurring anxiety or Axis II disorders. A more extensive literature discussion, detailed treatment guidelines, and client education resources can be found in the original chapter.
Date
September 1, 2012
Creator(s)
Andrew M. Leeds
Topics
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
Extent
10 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2012 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Leeds, A. M. (2012). EMDR Treatment of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Two Model Treatment Plans. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 6(3), 110–119. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.6.3.110
Series
6
Installment
3
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Peer-Reviewed
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access