It is known that EMDR therapy needs to be done carefully while working with dissociation and dissociative disorders. Over the years, many have documented the effective use of EMDR with these conditions. This workshop would attempt to build the bridge between the skills learned in the basic training in EMDR, and the basic skills needed for working with dissociation and dissociative disorders. To facilitate this, the following topics would be presented:
• How dissociation and dissociative disorders could present in clinical practice • How to assess for dissociation and dissociative disorders • Best practices in the field of treatment of dissociative disorders • Therapeutic models used in conjunction with AIP/EMDR for working with dissociative disorders • When and how to start using EMDR • Case Examples – what worked and what didn’t • Resources for acquiring more skills
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to:
Identify three barriers to the use of EMDR with dissociation and dissociative disorders
List two models that can be used for conceptualising the treatment of dissociation and dissociative disorders with EMDR
Describe three important areas for consideration for organising EMDR treatment for dissociation and dissociative disorders in accordance with the best practices in the field