Treatment of Dissociation With EMDR When War Interrupts the Process: The Integration of EMDR With E-Mail Therapy
Article describes the integration of e-mail correspondence with EMDR treatment for a woman with a fear of driving & dissociative disorder.
Article Abstract
“This article describes the integration of e-mail correspondence with EMDR treatment for a woman with a fear of driving and a diagnosis of dissociative disorder, not otherwise specified (DDNOS). When the client first presented for treatment, her diagnosis was unrecognized, and treatment showed limited success. With recognition of the DDNOS diagnosis, the treatment contract was renegotiated, with the focus of therapy shifting to addressing her dissociative experiences. Therapeutic progress was being made when the course of the treatment was interrupted by war in the north of Israel, and regular meetings became impossible. Communication was maintained by e-mail correspondence. When face-to-face sessions recommenced, the e-mail therapy continued because writing had become a powerful therapeutic tool. Therapy concluded with the successful treatment of both the dissociative disorder and the fear of driving. Cautions regarding the use of e-mail therapy are provided.”
—Description from publisher
Article Access
Open Access
Cohen, A. (2009). Treatment of Dissociation With EMDR When War Interrupts the Process: The Integration of EMDR With E-Mail Therapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 50–56. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.50
About the Journal
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.
Date
February 1, 2009
Creator(s)
Alan Cohen
Topics
Dissociation
Practice & Methods
Telehealth
Extent
7 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2009 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Cohen, A. (2009). Treatment of Dissociation With EMDR When War Interrupts the Process: The Integration of EMDR With E-Mail Therapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 50–56. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.50
Series
3
Installment
1
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Peer-Reviewed
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access