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1.EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy), I chose this because I thought it was an interesting subject to study.

2. its a structured approach, that addresses past, present, and future aspects of tragic and/or disturbing memories. Its used to resolve dramatic experiences, such as rape and military combat, or other problems. it has a structured 8-phase approach. Phase 1: first session, a plan is discussed, the therapist identifies and clarifies potential targets for EMDR. The patent will tell about a traumatic experience for use as an initial focus Phase 2: client needs to identify a safe place, an image or memory that brings out comfortable feelings and a positive sense of self feelings. Phase 3: before starting the eye movement, a snapshot image is distinguished that represents the target and disturbance associated with it, its used to help the patient focus on the target. A negative cognition is identified. (a negative statement about the self that feels very true when the patient focuses on the target). a positive cognition is also clarified. (A positive self-statment that is more desirable to the negative cognition) Phase 4: the therapist asks the patient to focus on both the image and the disturbing emotion or body sensation. then the therapist asks the patient to fallow an object with his or her eyes, the object moves from side to side. afterwards the patient is asked to shortly report on what has come up. the therapist asks the patient to focus on that thought, and begins to move the object back and forth again, with the patients eyes fallowing it. at certain times the therapist asks the patient to refer back to the thought, feeling, image, or memory. every once in a while the therapist asks the patient about his or her level of distress. the desensitization stage is over when the SUDS (subjective units of disturbance scale) is at a 0-1. Phase 5: this is the installation stage. the therapist asks the patient about the positive cognition, if still valid. after phase 4 the patients view may have changed dramatically, another pc may b needed. the patient is asked to hold it together, the snapshot and the new pc. the therapist asks "How valid does the PC feel, on a scale of 1-7." moving the object in front of the patient again is needed Phase 6: this phase is the body scan. The therapist asks the patient if anywhere on his or her body is in any kind of pain, stress, or discomfort. if so the the patient is asked to focus on that area, and the therapist moves the object side to side again. Phase 7: the phase of debriefing. the therapist gives the right info and support. Phase 8: re-elivation. in the beginning of this stage, the patient reviews the week, discussing new feelings and experiences. The level of disturbance coming from the experiences targeted in the previous session is determined. a purpose of this stage is to ensure the processing of all relevant historical events.

3. 8 days.

4. Its an easy, and interesting way of therapy. Its basically hypnosis

5. Any age. Its been used with children quite often.

6. it only takes a week

7. rape, war combat memories, depression, attachment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic experiences. also used with athletes and stage performers, to enhance performance and creativity.

8. relationship problems.

9. one could be the patient stays the same as before, or the patient gets better, and forgets about the traumatic experience.

10. Francine Shapiro

11. Its believed that eye movement helps with the experiences.

12. founded in 1987. in 1989 the first

13. Yes i would use it with kids that have had bad things happen in their lifes.

14. http://www.emdr.com/history.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_movement_desensitization_and_reprocessing#Therapy_process

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