The authoritative presentation of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, this groundbreaking book–now revised and expanded–has enhanced the clinical repertoires of more than 125,000 readers and has been translated into 10 languages. Originally developed for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this evidence-based approach is now also used to treat adults and children with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behavior problems, and other clinical problems. EMDR originator Francine Shapiro reviews the therapy’s theoretical and empirical underpinnings, details the eight phases of treatment, and provides training materials and resources. Vivid vignettes, transcripts, and reproducible forms are included. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2″ x 11″ size.New to This Edition*Over 15 years of important advances in therapy and research, including findings from clinical and neurophysiological studies.*New and revised protocols and procedures.*Discusses additional applications, including the treatment of complex trauma, addictions, pain, depression, and moral injury, as well as post-disaster response.*Appendices with session transcripts, clinical aids, and tools for assessing treatment fidelity and outcomes.EMDR therapy is recognized as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the World Health Organization, the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, and other health care associations/institutes around the world.
rube_haven –
I am a certified EMDR therapist, consultant and facilitator of basic training’s for EMDR therapy. I have all 3 editions of Francine Shapiro’s books which I ordered from inlori. I bought this book to read the new additions to her book and to stay up to date with her new findings. I would recommend any practicing clinician to read this book and take the EMDR basic training, it will change your practice and help your patients in profound and significant ways. Client/patients are often baffled by the effectiveness of this treatment especially when they have been treated with other therapies in the past that only brought temporary relief to their symptoms. I’ve heard multiple times from recipients of this therapy, that it has changed their life in significant ways, “the memory is there, but the disturbance is gone” is a recent expression from a client of mine. I would recommend this book to any psychologist, doctor, nurse, graduate student or counselor, and take the EMDR training- your life as a treatment provider will forever change.
S. M.Silver –
The third edition has been some time in coming – since the second in 2001, we’ve seen ongoing research into EMDR as a psychotherapy and fascinating studies of the eye movements Shapiro posited as facilitating a neurological processing of unresolved experiences, more international and national agencies evaluating that research and determining EMDR is an effective therapy in the treatment of psychological trauma, and the continuous exploration of EMDR’s with other conditions. Yet the fundamental principles, protocols and procedures remain largely unchanged – given EMDR’s success before the presentation of the Second Edition, there is no surprise in this. What the Third Edition brings is more: more clarity, more experience, more research, more applications, and, the continuous thread from the beginning, more compassion. Clinicians familiar with the earlier editions will find that “more” amplifying and clarifying their use of EMDR and providing a solid, well established center to their work. Shapiro’s continuous insistence on empiricism, a position she still maintains, resulted in stability through the sometimes rough rapids of a paradigm shift in psychotherapy and this volume is the best expression of that shift. For clinicians just coming across EMDR and wondering what this is all about, maintain a healthy skepticism, read the book and get trained in the methodology, and try it with your clients. For these clinicians, “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing” (3rd. ed.) maintains what was best in the first two editions – an invitation to learn this powerful therapy, one that makes use of their clients’ own ability to heal.
H Christie –
I mean, this is the OG of EMDR. You must get the newest edition. There are significant changes that are important.
Gibbylove –
As a EMDR trained I think this book is an important part of my shelve. Yes the book helps practitioners to have a clear understanding about 8 stages of EMDR, it is a book that is not complicated and easy to follow,
Jamie Neuenschwander –
Excellent! The first chapter or two are difficult to get through but it is very helpful for clinicians to learn the material before or after training.
Niccit –
I love using EMDR thus far. So different from talk therapy but an additional tool in my toolbox that really helps some clients. I’m a substance use disorder specialist and I don’t like the outdated language of substance abuse (DSM IV language- stigmatizing) used in this text. Otherwise I love it!
monica –
This book is well worth the money. I took an EMDR Training and this book was required. This book can teach you so much about EMDR even if your not going to a training. Loved it!!!
Ekaterina Vishniakova –
…and this book is a roadmap to this better life, where we ourselves, our children, our parents, our siblings… and even our pets are happier. EMDS makes it possible because when we change for the better we make life better for everyone around us. I love the book and I am forever grateful to the author. I am already experiencing change and wish everyone could understand how much they would benefit from EMDR.
Paula –
Well overdue updates to the 3rd edition. I’m glad to see Dr. Shapiro has began to consider other clinicians’ opinions and uses for the therapy she founded.
JennJ –
My husband said that this book helped him with the class he took to learn EMDR. It was very helpful and useful.
Nicole S. –
This book is super dense and kind of difficult to get through. But it was necessary to read before I attended the training. I did learn quite a bit, just give yourself time to get through it.
inlori Customer –
Excellent as it comes from the founder herself.
Kathleen L. Muscolino –
The manual was comprehensive and gives details from the founder of EMDR which will be extremely helpful in my practice and as an adjunct resource for my Course in EMDR.
Stephanie Scholes –
Suits purpose
Arraina A. Thomas –
I ordered a digital version and I cannot find the page that has the website where I can print out parts of the book.
Lettie –
Excellent book for explaining EMDR for beginners.
Jacqueline Diaz Maldonado –
This book is super comprehensive and helpful. It explains step by step every phase of the process with detailed information about each step. Highly recommend it!
F. Theobald –
Good update of a classic
Nicole York –
Fast delivery. Came as advertised.
Lusitanian –
I was hoping for more guidance
Debbie –
Great book
inlori Customer –
This EMDR textbook arrived promptly and was well packed. If you do the EMDR training, you will likely have access to this book at a lower price but may have to wait longer to receive it, as I would have. This is strictly a professional text that although interesting in its own right, would be of little or no use to the lay-person. DO NOT consider buying this book in order to try doing EMDR on others unless you have also taken extensive training in EMDR, hold a master’s degree, and are a registered clinician.
inlori Customer –
great tool for practicing EMDR
KD –
I learned so much about EMDR I never knew. A valuable resource for any therapist going through the training.
inlori Customer –
Condition as expected.
inlori Customer –
Great condition. New book!!
inlori Customer –
I read the first edition years ago, which prompted me to get trained in EMDR. A phenomenal technique. Now I am absolutely enjoying the second edition, with its updates.
inlori Customer –
Great book m. Good explanations.
Dee RICHTER –
The book for the class. Easy reas
MzS –
Had to get this for certification. It’s the book you’ll need. Good price.
Hb –
Helpful for clinicians going through EMDR training.
Jerri Moore –
If you only get one book on EMDR as a therapist this should be the one.
QIANA –
Good book to have for EMDR.
pamela L. Pierce –
Serves as a great text book!
AmyHH –
So far, love it. Understandable, thorough, well-organized, not too wordy, and CREDIBLE. I was a skeptic, but I’m becoming a fan.
corey wilford –
I am using the product to help me with my anxiety and other issues. Some very good information.
rachel hayes –
Received in excellent condition
Duncan Moss –
I would have bought paper back as would have been much cheaper no doubt. Standard emergency text though
Viviana –
Great book came as described.
Nicola Attree fitness instructor/personal trainer –
Have not had time to read it yet. I glanced at the information. it looks like it contains the information that I require.
Luciana Guimaraes –
The best!
rheami –
Great book to reference after I was trained in this.
Terrie Meikle –
As promised.
Miro –
As expected
Tracie –
useful for work
becky garthwaite –
Wealth of knowledge!
CQuinn –
Taking the course for certification and spending time reading before training starts. Good read, clear and understandable!
Angela Gibson –
The book was in excellent condition
SassyStamper –
Just what I needed
me –
Beautiful update
David –
This is the “bible’ of the EMDR therapy.
eaglesday –
Excellent overview of this excellent modality/therapy!
Jaime Meza –
It was exactly what I was looking for and needed. Great book!!!
Liza P. –
Good quality paper, comfortable font, very helpful info to read before the EMDR training course.
Kayte –
The book itself is excellent. The pdf version has several misprints of characters, i.e. “negative cognition.â€. This is throughout the book so far although I’m just at the beginning. It makes it difficult to read. Again, this is a pdf issue, not anything to do with the author or content.
Gaurang B. –
Using it as mandatory reason for my EMDR course
Sultan –
it arrived earlier than expected and the book in excellent condition.
inlori Customer –
Perfectly written
Cole –
Great book. Clear in what to do and ask
Natasha –
This is a must have for those doing EMDR basic training.
Volforlife –
Easy to read and very informative.
inlori Customer –
As a beginner EMDR therapist, this book holds many key elements for success with treating patients surrounding trauma.