Implementing the sleeping dogs method in engaging young people in residential care in EMDR
This article examines the implementation of a treatment package of the Sleeping Dogs method plus EMDR to engage young people living in residential care in EMDR therapy to process their complex trauma.
Article Abstract
“Young people in residential care in Australia have generally experienced significant childhood trauma and neglect. Consequently, they present with a range of complex and challenging behaviours that pose a risk to themselves and others. Numerous reports have emphasised the need for trauma therapy for children; however, young people in residential care frequently do not access effective therapeutic services. In this article, the authors detail and reflect on the implementation of a treatment package of the Sleeping Dogs method plus Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to engage young people living in residential care in EMDR therapy to process their complex trauma.
IMPLICATIONS
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An integrated treatment package of Sleeping Dogs method with intensive EMDR can overcome the barriers to the successful implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment with young people living in residential care.
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Implementation requires collaboration between all systems surrounding the young person and compassionate engagement with families and carers.”
—Description from publisher
Article Access
Open Access
Dwyer, J., Struik, A., O’Sullivan, K., & Cukierman, R. (2024). Implementing the sleeping dogs method in engaging young people in residential care in EMDR. Australian Social Work, Latest Article. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2024.2394108
Date
September 5, 2024
Creator(s)
Jenny Dwyer, Arianne Struik, Kerry O'Sullivan
Contributor(s)
Raquel Cukierman
Topics
Childhood Trauma, Complex Trauma/C-PTSD
Client Population
Adolescents, Children
Practice & Methods
Inpatient/Residential, Integrative Therapies
Extent
10 pages
Publisher
Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
Rights
© 2024 The Author(s).
APA Citation
Dwyer, J., Struik, A., O'Sullivan, K., & Cukierman, R. (2024). Implementing the sleeping dogs method in engaging young people in residential care in EMDR. Australian Social Work, Latest Article. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2024.2394108
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access
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