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

EMDR Therapy: An Overview of Francine Shapiro’s Standard Protocol

EMDR Therapy presents the authoritative framework for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy developed by Francine Shapiro. Revised and expanded with more than 15 years of advances in research and clinical practice, this comprehensive guide explains the theoretical foundations, empirical research, treatment procedures, and practical resources associated with EMDR.

Originally developed for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has also been applied in clinical settings involving complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behavior problems, pain, moral injury, and other concerns. The book provides a detailed look at the therapy's eight phases, helping readers understand the structure and progression of the approach.

Comprehensive Guide to EMDR Therapy

Francine Shapiro explains the theoretical and empirical foundations of EMDR while providing practical guidance for understanding its clinical application. Vignettes, session transcripts, protocols, procedures, and reproducible clinical forms make the material useful for both learning and professional reference.

New to This Edition

This revised edition includes:

• More than 15 years of advances in EMDR therapy and research

• Findings from clinical and neurophysiological studies

• New and revised EMDR protocols and procedures

• Expanded applications involving complex trauma, addictions, pain, depression, and moral injury

• Discussion of post-disaster response

• Session transcripts and clinical aids

• Tools for assessing treatment fidelity and outcomes

• Reproducible forms that can be downloaded, printed, and used as practical resources

Learn the Eight Phases of EMDR

The book provides a structured presentation of the eight-phase EMDR treatment model, connecting theoretical principles with clinical procedures. Case vignettes and transcripts help illustrate how the approach is applied in practice and provide readers with concrete examples of therapeutic processes.

A Valuable Professional Reference

With its combination of research, theory, clinical protocols, case material, and reproducible resources, this book is a valuable reference for psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, trauma specialists, students, and other mental health professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of EMDR therapy.

The book also documents the recognition of EMDR for PTSD treatment by organizations and health authorities including the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, World Health Organization, NICE, and other professional and health-care organizations, as described by the author and publisher.

Explore the theory, research, protocols, and clinical resources behind one of the most widely studied approaches to trauma-focused psychotherapy.

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