Overview

The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them—hint: it can help a lot. You’ll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you’ll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone’s talking about EMDR. Learn what EMDR is, why it’s effective, and what issues it can treat Gain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapy Move your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiences Work through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapy This easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

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Author:   Megan Salar
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781394242337

ISBN 10:   1394242336
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   24 October 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with EMDR 5 Chapter 1: Trauma Is Real and EMDR Can Help 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Brain on Trauma 15 Chapter 3: Understanding EMDR 25 Chapter 4: The Dos and Don’ts of EMDR 35 Chapter 5: Your History in a Nutshell 45 Chapter 6: Getting to Know Bilateral Stimulation 55 Part 2: Utilizing EMDR Basic Preparation Skills 69 Chapter 7: Building a Sense of Calm 71 Chapter 8: Creating Ways to Contain Your Emotions 81 Chapter 9: Finding Your Internal Supports 97 Part 3: The Clinician’s Guide to Desensitizing and Reprocessing 109 Chapter 10: Identifying the Focus of an EMDR Session 111 Chapter 11: Where the Magic Happens: Embracing Discovery and Change 125 Chapter 12: Getting Past Blocks and Setbacks 139 Chapter 13: Working with Incomplete Processing 151 Chapter 14: Using Restricted Processing for Acute Stress 161 Part 4: Addressing Trauma Fragmentation and Working with Your Inner Parts 173 Chapter 15: Understanding Fragmentation within Trauma 175 Chapter 16: Befriending Your Inner Parts 185 Chapter 17: Working with Childlike Parts 201 Chapter 18: Softening the Inner Protectors 213 Chapter 19: Discovering Your Authentic Self 223 Part 5: Targeting Specific Individual Struggles 233 Chapter 20: Using Affect Tolerance to Manage Physical Symptoms of Distress 235 Chapter 21: Addictive and Compulsive Disorders 249 Chapter 22: Sleep Disturbances and Nightmares 263 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 23: Ten Cool Things You Can Do with EMDR 275 Chapter 24: Ten Myths about Trauma 281 Index 287

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Megan Salar, MSW, is a Certified EMDR clinician/trainer. Her trainings have helped thousands of clinicians across the US and abroad get the most out of EMDR. Megan is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD. She currently owns and operates her own coaching, consulting and training business.

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