Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Notes from Author

Contributing Editors

Acknowledgments

References

1. EMDR Therapy Overview

2. Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy

3. Steppingstones to Adaptive Resolution

4. Building Blocks of EMDR Therapy

5. Abreactions, Blocked Processing, and Cognitive Interweaves

6. Past, Present, and Future

7. Working with Special Populations

Appendix E: Efficacy of EMDR Therapy

Appendix F: History of EMDR Therapy

Glossary

About the Author

Barbara J. Hensley, EdD, is a clinical counselor in Cincinnati, Ohio, a board-certified diplomate for the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and co-founder of the Cincinnati Trauma Connection, an EMDR-based trauma center. She has served on the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Board of Directors as president and treasurer and has represented EMDRIA internationally. Dr. Hensley is an EMDRIA-certified therapist and approved consultant and is a regional coordinator for the Greater Cincinnati EMDR Regional Network. She is the creator of the Francine Shapiro Library, was co-named Outstanding EMDRIA Regional Coordinator, and is the recipient of the distinguished Francine Shapiro Award for her extraordinary service and contributions to EMDR.

Reviews

Praise for the Second Edition:

"This book is a must-have for any newly trained EMDR therapist. Dr. Hensley, drawing from her years of experience and many conversations with Dr. Francine Shapiro, clearly and succinctly addresses the kinds of clinical questions that typically arise for new clinicians and does so in a way that is incredibly supportive and encouraging. The EMDR Therapy Primer is the perfect companion to Shapiro's seminal textbook."
– Deborah Korn, PhD.

"This book presents EMDR as a comprehensive therapeutic approach and informs the clinician how to integrate EMDR into clinical practice. EMDR concepts are clearly explained and illustrated with many case examples. It is informative, well-written, and an excellent resource that expands EMDR basic training for the clinician".
- Roger Solomon, PhD

"This book has been an invaluable resource as a one-stop shop for EMDR therapists. Thank you for the gift of the 3rd edition!"
- Deany Laliotis, LICSW