Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures

Preface. Background. Adaptive Information Processing: The Model as a Working Hypothesis. Components of EMDR Treatment and Basic Treatment Effects. Phase One: Client History. Phases Two and Three: Preparation and Assessment. Phases Four to Seven: Desensitization, Installation, Body Scan, and Closure. Working with Abreaction and Blocks. Phase Eight: Re-evaluation and the Use of the EMDR Standard Three-Pronged Protocol. Protocols and Procedures for Special Situations. The Cognitive Interweave: A Proactive Strategy for Working with Challenging Clients. Selected Populations. Theory, Research, and Clinical Implications. Appendices: A. Clinical Aids. B. Client Safety. C. EMDR Resources.