EMDR in the Treatment of Adults Abused as Children

This book by Laurel Parnell is a comprehensive guide for therapists working with adult survivors of childhood abuse using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.

It provides practical techniques and strategies for treating clients who may experience intense emotional reactions during therapy, process horrifying memories, and become stuck in their healing journey.

The book covers primary treatment issues and symptomatology of these clients, as well as specific alterations to the standard EMDR protocol.

It also introduces a safe and effective way to process trauma, emphasizing practicality and providing a selection of treatment choices.

Cases are used throughout the book to provide therapists with a deeper understanding of different kinds of abuse cases and their treatment.

With its comprehensive approach and empathetic guidance, this book is an essential resource for any therapist working with adult survivors of childhood abuse using EMDR therapy.