Utilization of EMDR in the Treatment of Grief and Mourning

EMDR can be utilized within a comprehensive framework for the treatment of grief and mourning. EMDR can process the obstacles that can complicate the grief and mourning process.

Article Abstract

“EMDR can be utilized within a comprehensive framework for the treatment of grief and mourning. EMDR can process the obstacles that can complicate the grief and mourning processes. This seems to facilitate the emergence of positive memories of the deceased, which aids the formation of an adaptive inner representation. The utilization of EMDR within six processes necessary for adaptive assimilation of the loss is described with case examples.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Solomon, R. M., & Rando, T. A. (2007). Utilization of EMDR in the Treatment of Grief and Mourning. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 1(2): 109-117. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.1.2.109

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.