Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and spiritual unfolding

Psychospiritual topics discussed include EMDR and Vipassana meditation, heightened sense of well-being and self-awareness.

Article Abstract

“Describes how eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) functions therapeutically and explores some of the psychospiritual potentials that may be associated with its use. Topics include the origins and development of EMDR, theories about how EMDR works, the use of EMDR to accelerate information processing of traumatic memories, candidates for EMDR, limitations of EMDR, the EMDR therapist, and the structure of an EMDR session. Psychospiritual topics discussed include EMDR and Vipassana meditation, trauma and transformation, EMDR and the wisdom of insecurity, the development of a felt sense of truth, EMDR and psychological memory, EMDR and forgiveness, EMDR and profound experiences of love for self and others, increased creative expression and heightened sense of well-being, paranormal experiences, and self-awareness.”

—Description from PsychNet

Article Access

Open Access (on Parnell’s website)

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Parnell, L. (1996). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and spiritual unfolding. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 28(2), 129-153. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1997-06243-002 OR https://drlaurelparnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/emdr-spiritual-unfolding.pdf