Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in the treatment of victims of domestic violence: A pilot study

2012 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Tarquinio ◽  
M.-J. Brennstuhl ◽  
J.A. Rydberg ◽  
A. Schmitt ◽  
F. Mouda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Emdr Therapy

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark C. Russell ◽  
Francine Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movement ◽  
Emdr Therapy

scholarly journals Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Esra Teke ◽  
Selahattin Avşaroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Emdr Therapy

The purpose of the present study is to examine the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For this purpose, a framework was determined by using findings of the research and explanations at the conceptual level. PTSD is a mental disorder that is experienced after traumatic events, affects individuals cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally and threatens the integrity of an individual's life. EMDR therapy is a therapy that imaginatively reveals the past or traumatic experiences of the client through eye movements and other bilateral stimuli (two-way sound or tactile stimulus), facilitates information processing processes. Whereas EMDR was initially an approach developed for adults, it was later used for children and adolescents. The fact that it gives positive results in a short time and these positive results continue in follow-up studies has increased the interest in using EMDR for children and adolescents with PTSD. The use of EMDR for children and adolescents has allowed their problems to be resolved in a timely manner and reduced PTSD symptoms. This situation has drawn attention to the importance of using EMDR in the practice of psychological counselors working in school environments, leading places where they work with children and adolescents, and where the first preventive and interventional studies are carried out. Therefore, it is considered that the use of EMDR will be functional in overcoming these negative life experiences of many students who have been directly or indirectly exposed to traumatic experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic period.

EMDR’s Neurobiological Mechanisms of Action: A Survey of 20 Years of Searching

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uri Bergmann
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movement ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Emdr Therapy

Historically, mechanisms of action have often been difficult to ascertain. Thus far, the definitive discovery of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)’s underlying mechanisms has been equally elusive. We review the neurobiological studies of EMDR, as well as the theoretically driven speculative models that have been posited to date. The speculative theoretically driven models are reviewed historically to illustrate their growth in neurobiological complexity and specificity. Alternatively, the neurobiological studies of EMDR are reviewed with regard to their object of investigation and categorized as follows: findings before and after EMDR therapy (neuroimaging and psychophysiological studies) and findings during the EMDR set (psychophysiological, neuroimaging, and qEEG studies).

scholarly journals Long-Term Follow-up Investigation of Isolated Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Without Atonia Without Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1273-1279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambra Stefani ◽  
David Gabelia ◽  
Birgit Högl ◽  
Thomas Mitterling ◽  
Philipp Mahlknecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Behavior Disorder ◽  
Rapid Eye Movement ◽  
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep ◽  
Sleep Behavior ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Stochastic resonance as a proposed neurobiological model for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul William Miller ◽  
Iain William McGowan ◽  
Uri Bergmann ◽  
Derek Farrell ◽  
Derek Francis McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movement ◽  
Stochastic Resonance ◽  
Neurobiological Model ◽  
Emdr Therapy

scholarly journals Integration of Religion and Spirituality Into Trauma Psychotherapy: An Example in Sufism?

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walid Khalid Abdul-Hamid ◽  
Jamie Hacker Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movements ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Therapeutic Effectiveness ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Bilateral Stimulation ◽  
Traditional Religions ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Emdr Therapy ◽  
Over Time

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is of significant importance to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Eye movements seem to be the most effective form of BLS in EMDR. A brief summary of the cultural applicability of EMDR is provided, and research which showed the value of incorporating religion and/or spirituality into psychotherapy is highlighted. Islamic Sufism, in common with other traditional religions, has long been known to have a psychotherapeutic perspective and has been used over time to help people to overcome trauma and stress. This article argues that the ritual movements associated with the Sufi Dhikr may involve a form of BLS and that this might underline some of the therapeutic effectiveness of Dhikr and Sufism. The authors recommend investigating if the Sufi Dhikr element could be incorporated into a modified EMDR protocol. We anticipate that this would give EMDR an even wider and more popular acceptance in the Middle East and the Muslim world.

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