Dissociative Disorders
Recognizing and caring for those with dissociative disorders
07 Aug 16, 11:44
Recognizing and caring for those with dissociative disorders:
An essential element of basic training in EMDR
Due to the significant risks of adverse unintended effects in offering standard EMDR therapy procedures to those with unrecognized dissociative disorders, screening for the presence of a dissociative disorder is widely recognized as an essential element of EMDR therapy (Leeds 2016, p. 51, pp. 102-103; Paulsen, 1995; Shapiro, 2001, pp. 103-104, pp. 441-445).
Curiously there is no explicit mention of or standards for this training element in the EMDRIA basic training curriculum (EMDRIA, 2015). Among different providers of basic training in EMDR therapy there is wide variation in how issues are addressed regarding education, training and consultation on the nature of or screening for dissociative disorders. While total training cost, convenience of scheduling and completion rate are often top considerations when recommending or considering course selection, it is also important to find out how providers deal with helping participants with the complex cases that constitute the greater part of their caseloads.
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EMDR Research News February 2014
17 Feb 14, 08:00
There are seven new journal articles on EMDR therapy this month -- which you will find below the break -- including the second part of an article on “Dissociation of the personality and EMDR therapy in complex trauma-related disorders: Applications in phases 2 and 3 treatment” by Onno van der Hart, Mariëtte Groenendijk, Anabel Gonzalez, Dolores Mosquera and Roger Solomon. This article is available now to members of EMDRIA. In recognition of the many contributions of these authors to the understanding of EMDR therapy and Structural Dissociation, I am bringing you a special section on EMDR therapy and Structural Dissociation.
With each journal article referenced below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Prior quarterly summaries of journal articles can be found on the EMDRIA website and a comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on IngentaConnect. Read More...
With each journal article referenced below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Prior quarterly summaries of journal articles can be found on the EMDRIA website and a comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on IngentaConnect. Read More...