Working With EMDR in Chronic Incapacitating Diseases: The Experience of a Neuromuscular Diseases Center
The use of EMDR in a rehabilitation center to deal with traumatic experiences associated with serious incapacitating disease.
Article Abstract
“This article examines the use of EMDR in a rehabilitation center to deal with traumatic experiences associated with serious incapacitating disease. Through clinical examples, the author describes the utility and function of EMDR treatment in helping both patients and their families overcome the frightening events related to the worsening of the illness and in helping them cope with feelings of loss and separation. The usefulness of attachment theory for a better comprehension of the dysfunctional interpersonal patterns that can arise between family members is discussed. In addition, the importance of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is explored in helping to facilitate secure attachment relationships between patients and their caregivers, allowing the families to grow closer and more supportive. EMDR appears to offer specific advantages in treating this especially difficult population, affording patients who live with a chronic condition of extreme physical vulnerability a sense of greater control over their own bodies and therefore over their own lives.”
—Description from publisher
Article Access
Open Access
Gattinara, P. C. (2009). Working With EMDR in Chronic Incapacitating Diseases: The Experience of a Neuromuscular Diseases Center. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 169–177. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.3.169
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
August 1, 2009
Creator(s)
Paola Castelli Gattinara
Topics
Attachment, Grief, Medical/Somatic
Extent
9 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2009 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Gattinara, P. C. (2009). Working With EMDR in Chronic Incapacitating Diseases: The Experience of a Neuromuscular Diseases Center. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 169–177. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.3.169
Series
3
Installment
3
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Peer-Reviewed
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access