Treating Couples with EMDR - A Healing Journey


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This book is a guide for therapists on using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help couples heal from trauma. It has practical techniques, case studies, and insights to help couples reconnect and strengthen their relationships.1. Introduction to EMDR for CouplesHealing Trauma, Transforming Love: Trauma can deeply affect relationships. This section introduces EMDR as a powerful tool to help couples heal together.Understanding EMDR: Learn about the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and how EMDR works to reprocess traumatic memories.2. Impacts of Trauma on the Brain and RelationshipsThe Brain’sResponse to Trauma: Discover how trauma affects the brain and, in turn, relationships, focusing on areas like the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.Healing the Brain, Healing the Relationship: EMDR helps desensitize traumatic memories, in turn creating healthier interactions and deeper connections.3. Review of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) ModelUnderstanding the Brain’sHealing Mechanism: Dive into the principles of the AIP model and how EMDR facilitates adaptive processing.Application in Couples Therapy: See how unresolved trauma affects relationships and how EMDR can help heal these wounds.4. Contraindications and PrecautionsWhen EMDR May Not Be Appropriate: Learn about conditions like severe relationship instability or active substance use disorders where EMDR might not