33: EMDR Performance Enhancement Psychology Protocol
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.