Using EMDR Therapy to Treat Clients Remotely

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-84
Author(s):  
Naomi Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Bilateral Stimulation ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Supervision Practice ◽  
Emdr Therapy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapists have been faced with the choice of either abruptly terminating therapy with their clients or moving to working remotely, usually by videoconferencing. This poses particular challenges to therapists who may have never worked online. The standard EMDR protocol can be effectively delivered remotely when therapists are aware of how to make necessary adaptations. Based on clinical and supervision practice, this article describes ways in which EMDR therapists can adapt their ways of working in order to work effectively with clients remotely. This ensures that clients can still benefit from this effective and evidence-based treatment during a global health crisis. It suggests a number of ways in which bilateral stimulation can be achieved remotely, as well as discussing special considerations which arise with online therapeutic work. It considers adaptations which need to be made at each stage of EMDR therapy. It uses case examples from children and adults to illustrate how these adaptations work in real life. The case examples discussed in this article are illustrative of the techniques and adaptations necessary for remote EMDR and therefore reflect composites rather than individuals.

scholarly journals Being the Voice of Reason Within Your School Community During a Pandemic and Beyond

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Kimberly Webb
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Community ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Multiple Modes ◽  
Health Events ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
The Voice

The voice of a school nurse can be the voice of reason for a school community during a global health crisis. This article briefly examines how school nurses can best use their voices to be both sources of support and agents working against the spread of misinformation. Components of impactful communications will be explored, along with multiple modes of communication. At all times, and especially during unusual health events such as a pandemic, school nurses must create messages that are clear, evidence based, and empathetic toward the school community.

Strategies to Avoid Replication Failure With Evidence-Based Prevention Interventions: Case Examples From the Strengthening Families Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karol L. Kumpfer ◽  
Lawrence M. Scheier ◽  
Jaynie Brown
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Developmental Problems ◽  
Strengthening Families Program ◽  
The Right ◽  
Strengthening Families ◽  
Replication Failure

Research has found disturbing long-term effects of poor parenting on children’s behavioral health including addiction, delinquency, depression/anxiety, and poorer health as adults. Poor parenting practices thus contribute substantially to the health crisis in America. However, skilled, nurturing parents, or caretakers can help youth avoid these developmental problems. A number of family and parenting evidence-based interventions (EBIs) that teach parenting skills are now available for dissemination. Unfortunately, replications of EBIs do not always produce the original positive results. Organizations that seek to use family EBIs to improve parenting and family skills need to avoid practices that create replication failure. We examine several possible factors that contribute to replication failure using examples from five replications of the EBI “Iowa Strengthening Families Program for ages 10–14.” We then share six strategies conducive to avoid replication failures including (1) choosing the right program and implementation strategy for the population, (2) administering the right “dosage,” (3) choosing and properly training implementers, (4) maintaining program integrity and adherence, (5) ensuring cultural sensitivity, and (6) ensuring accurate and complete reporting of evaluation results. These guidelines can advance prevention science to meet the demands of a growing public health agenda.

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.

Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and Depression

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Clinical Psychology ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Case Examples

Written by internationally recognized experts, this comprehensive CBT clinician's manual provides disorder-specific chapters and accessible pedagogical features. The cutting-edge research, advanced theory, and attention to special adaptations make this an appropriate reference text for qualified CBT practitioners, students in post-graduate CBT courses, and clinical psychology doctorate students. The case examples demonstrate clinical applications of specific interventions and explain how to adapt CBT protocols for a range of diverse populations. It strikes a balance between core, theoretical principles and protocol-based interventions, simulating the experience of private supervision from a top expert in the field.

The Picky Eater's Recovery Book

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer J. Thomas ◽  
Kendra R. Becker ◽  
Kamryn T. Eddy
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Harvard Medical School ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Structured Activities ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
At Home

Are you a picky eater? Do you worry that food will make you vomit or choke? Do you find eating to be a chore? If yes, this book is for you! Your struggles could be caused by Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID); a disorder characterized by eating a limited variety or volume of food. You may have been told that you eat like a child, but ARFID affects people right across the lifespan, and this book is the first specifically written to support adults. Join Drs. Jennifer Thomas, Kendra Becker, and Kamryn Eddy - three ARFID experts at Harvard Medical School - to learn how to beat your ARFID at home and unlock a healthier relationship with food. Real-life examples show that you are not alone, while practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities, take you step-by-step through the latest evidence-based treatment techniques to support your recovery.

A Step-By-Step Guide for Coaching Classroom Teachers in Evidence-Based Interventions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana D. Marchese ◽  
Kimberly D. Becker ◽  
Jennifer P. Keperling ◽  
Celene E. Domitrovich ◽  
Wendy M. Reinke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Performance Feedback ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Coaching Model ◽  
Coaching Strategies ◽  
And Performance

A Step-By-Step Guide for Coaching Classroom Teachers in Evidence-Based Interventions highlights the consultation strategies used by the coaches on the PATHS to PAX Project with the Johns Hopkins Center for Prevention and Early Intervention working with classroom teachers in Baltimore City public schools. The PATHS to PAX Project is the integration of two of the most widely disseminated, evidence-based, universal school-based preventive interventions: the PATHS curriculum and the PAX Good Behavior Game, or PAX GBG. This book reviews the Universal Coaching Model and the Indicated Coaching Model for supporting teacher implementation, including establishing positive coach–teacher relationships as well as coaching strategies that reflect core principles of behavior change, such as modeling, reinforcement, and performance feedback. Also presented are lessons learned and real-life case examples from coaches working with classroom teachers, and strategies for addressing coaching challenges and barriers. The selection, training, and supervision of coaches are discussed, and more than 30 handouts are included in the Appendix for coaches to adapt and use in their work with classroom teachers.

Treatment of Specific Phobias With EMDR: Conceptualization and Strategies for the Selection of Appropriate Memories

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ad De Jongh ◽  
Erik ten Broeke
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movement ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Subsequent Processing ◽  
Specific Phobias ◽  
Selection Of

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has been shown to be a structured, noninvasive, time-limited, and evidence-based treatment for unprocessed memories and related conditions. This paper focuses on EMDR as a treatment for specific fears and phobias. For this purpose, the application of EMDR is conceptualized as the selection and the subsequent processing of a series of strategically important memories of earlier negative learning experiences concerning specific objects or situations. Firstly, the practical application and conceptualization of the treatment of phobias with EMDR is presented and compared with an exposure-based treatment approach. Next, specific attention is given to the assessment and selection of appropriate memories for processing. It is hypothesized that phobias with a non-traumatic background, or those in later stages of treatment after some reduction in anxiety has been achieved, would profit more from the application of a gradual in vivo exposure, whereas trauma-based specific phobias and those with high initial levels of anxiety would respond most favorably to EMDR.

EMDR With Choking Phobia: Reflections on the 2008 Study by de Roos and de Jongh

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith J. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Eye Movement ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Treatment Considerations ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Emdr Therapy

“Translating Research Into Practice” is a regular journal feature in which clinicians share clinical case examples that support, elaborate, or illustrate the results of a specific research study. Each column begins with the abstract of that study, followed by the clinician’s description of their own application of standard eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) procedures with the population or problem treated in the study. The column is edited by the EMDR Research Foundation with the goal of providing a link between research and practice and making research findings relevant in therapists’ day-to-day practices. In this issue’s column, Keith J. Myers references de Roos and de Jongh’s study, which investigated EMDR treatment of choking phobias. Illustrating the treatment considerations and treatment results reported by de Roos and de Jongh, Myers describes the successful treatment of an adult client who presents with choking phobia and secondary depression using the EMDR protocol for phobias. The case example is followed with a discussion of specific treatment considerations in the addressing phobias within the eight phases of EMDR therapy.

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