Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols: Basics and Special Situations

ISBN:

978-0-8261-2237-7

(Print)

978-0-8261-2238-4

(eBook)
DOI:

10.1891/9780826122384

Published:

Abstract

Scripting is a way to inform and remind the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner of the component parts, sequence, and language used to create an effective outcome. As EMDR is a fairly complicated process, this book provides step-by-step scripts that will enable beginning practitioners to enhance their expertise more quickly. The book is separated into nine parts. The Client History part represents the first of the eight phases of EMDR treatment. The ability to gather, formulate, and then use the material in the intake part of treatment is crucial to an optimal outcome in any therapist’s work. Part II includes an important element of the Preparation Phase that addresses ways to introduce and explain EMDR, trauma, and the adaptive information processing (AIP) model. The importance of teaching clients how to create personal resources is the topic of Part III. Here, an essential element of the Preparation/Second Phase of EMDR work is addressed to ensure clients’ abilities to contain their affect and remain stable as they move through the EMDR process. Part IV shows how to work with clients concerning the targeting of their presenting problems when the usual ways do not work such as usage of drawings to concretize clients’ conceptualization of their issues and usage of an alternative initial targeting method. Part V includes protocols that have been scripted based on the material that appears in Francine Shapiro’s EMDR textbook. Parts VI and VII address EMDR and early intervention procedures for man-made and natural catastrophes for individuals and groups. Performance enhancement and clinician’s self-care are dealt with in the final two parts of the book.

33: EMDR Performance Enhancement Psychology Protocol

DOI:

10.1891/9780826122384.0033

Authors

  • Lendl, Jennifer
  • Foster, Sandra

Abstract

The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Performance Enhancement Psychology Protocol (EMDR-PEP) addresses performance anxiety, self-defeating beliefs, behavioral inhibition, posttraumatic stress, and psychological recovery from injury for creative and performing artists, workplace employees, and athletes. The EMDR-PEP can be very useful with everyday nonpathological complaints such as procrastination, fear of failure, setbacks, and life transitions. The EMDR-PEP encompasses a full spectrum viewpoint regarding optimal functioning at work and in life. This perspective inspires clients to identify their strengths as well as areas to improve and to prioritize their work accordingly. Reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence were reported for mature performing artists launching an existing repertoire into a new arena and in a controlled study of master swimmers. The following forms are included in the clinical intake for performance work: Trauma History and EMDR Readiness, Relationship History, School History, Employment History, Problem History, and a Performance Inventory.