Treating depression with EMDR therapy: Techniques and interventions

This book introduces EMDR DeprEnd, a pathogenic memory-based EMDR therapy approach to treating depression symptoms.

Book Abstract

“Treating Depression With EMDR Therapy: Techniques and Interventions introduces EMDR DeprEnd, a pathogenic memory-based EMDR therapy approach. DeprEnd has been demonstrated in a number of studies and meta-analyses to be at least as effective as—and often more effective than—other guideline-based therapies in treating depression, including cognitive behavioral therapy. EMDR DeprEnd is particularly helpful with chronic and recurrent depression that does not respond well to other treatments. Written by the international research team who developed this quick-acting and efficient therapy, this book provides clinicians with the evidence-based tools they need to integrate EMDR DeprEnd into their practices. Treating Depression With EMDR Therapy explains a step-by-step approach to processing the pathogenic memory structures that are the basis of most depressive disorders and ways to address both Depressive and Suicidal States. Real-world case studies incorporate the often-co-occurring trauma-based disorders found in depressive patients. These are practical “how-to” chapters, including one devoted to drawing integration with numerous examples of actual patient drawings as clients go through the EMDR process. Abundant illustrations enhance understanding of stress- and trauma-based depressive disorders and the successful interventions that improve client outcomes. Protocol scripts for therapist and client also help prepare readers to provide optimal treatment to their clients.”

—Description from publisher

Book Contents

Introduction to Treating Depression With EMDR Therapy

I: Memory Work—A New Method for the Treatment of Depression: EMDR Therapy

• 1: EMDR Therapy as a New Treatment Approach

II: The EMDR DeprEnd Treatment Manual

• 2: The EMDR Protocol for the Treatment of Depression (DeprEnd)
• 3: Preparation and Stabilization in EMDR Therapy for Depressive Patients
• 4: Processing Episode Triggers With EMDR Therapy [Open Access]
• 5: Treating Belief Systems With EMDR Therapy
• 6: Processing Depressive or Suicidal States With EMDR Therapy
• 7: Relapse Prevention With EMDR Therapy
• 8: Comorbidity With Complex Trauma-Related Disorders and EMDR Therapy
• 9: The EMDR-Drawing Integration (EMDR-DI) Protocol: A Visual Approach to Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociation, and Depressive States

III: Future Perspectives of EMDR Therapy

• 10: The State of Research and Practical Experience on Treating Bipolar Disorder With EMDR Therapy
• 11: Traumatic Events and Severe Recurrent and Chronic Depression and EMDR Therapy: Clinical and Biological Issues
• 12: Consequences for Practical Work With EMDR Therapy

IV: Resources

• 13: Randomized Controlled Scientific Studies on EMDR and Depression
• 14: How to Fill the Symptom Event Map
• 15: Finding a Certified EMDR Therapist

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One Open Access Article

Hofmann, A., Ostacoli, L., Lehnung, M., Luber, M., & Hase, M. Treating depression with EMDR therapy: Techniques and interventions. New York, NY: Springer Publishing. www.doi.org/10.1891/9780826139665