Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia
Case study using EMDR to address early traumatic events as well as the present stimuli that caused presentation of panic disorder with agoraphobia.
Article Abstract
“This article describes a comprehensive treatment of a case of panic disorder with agoraphobia. A thorough history taking revealed that experiential contributors had a pivotal role in the development of the condition. Therefore, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was used to address early traumatic events as well as the present stimuli that caused disturbance and had maintained symptomatology for the past 12 years. Although the client’s symptoms were resolved after 15 sessions, EMDR was also effective in addressing future behaviors and resolving anticipatory anxiety. During EMDR processing, the client demonstrated emotional and cognitive changes consistent with trauma resolution, insight, and personal growth. The client gradually enacted functional new behaviors spontaneously as treatment unfolded. The therapeutic process and the targets are described in detail.”
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Fernandez, I., & Faretta, E. (2007). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia. Clinical Case Studies, 6(1), 44-63. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650105277220
Date
February 1, 2007
Creator(s)
Isabel Fernandez, Elisa Faretta
Topics
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
Extent
20 pages
Publisher
Sage
APA Citation
Fernandez, I., & Faretta, E. (2007). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia. Clinical Case Studies, 6(1), 44-63. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650105277220
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource