Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures

This groundbreaking book, an authoritative exposition of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, has now been revised and expanded, increasing its clinical repertoire to over 100,000 readers and translated into 10 languages. Originally developed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this evidence-based approach is now also used to treat adults and children with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behavior problems, and other clinical problems. Francine Shapiro reviews the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of this therapy, details the eight stages of treatment, and provides training materials and resources. Vivid vignettes, transcripts, and reproducible forms are included. Purchasers have access to a web page where they can download and print reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

New in this edition.
*Major advances in treatment and research over the past 15 years, including results from clinical and neurophysiological studies.
*New and revised protocols and procedures.
*Explanations of further applications, including treatment of complex trauma, addiction, pain, depression, moral injury, and post-disaster response.
*Appendices include session transcripts, clinical aids, and tools for assessing treatment fidelity and outcomes.

EMDR therapy is recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the World Health Organization, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK, the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia, the German Association for Scientific Medicine, and other medical associations/agencies worldwide as a It is recognized as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD.