| This is a fascinating and very readable book. It is a book that will probably be of interest to clinicians and theorists of all orientations - even those who do not practice EMDR. I really enjoyed it! Each chapter is written by a leading expert from every major psychotherapeutic orientation, and offers a rich and easily understood description of the specific therapy. Each chapter contains the interesting reflections of these leaders on the nature of therapeutic process and change. The book provides a unique perspective of the main schools of psychotherapy, demonstrating their commonalities, and illustrating how they can complement each other. The authors discuss the integration of EMDR with their own therapeutic approach. Although the chapters are distinct in style, emphasis, language, and perspective, all share the same format and focus. Each chapter contains explanations of what that approach brings to EMDR and what EMDR offers that approach. Case studies and session transcripts provide fascinating examples and clearly illustrate the integrative treatment process. The treatment of a wide range of complaints is described. These include depression, social phobia, marital discord, anger dyscontrol, attachment disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, body image disturbance, and other problems. As a clinician, I appreciated the practical details that illustrate the integrative application of EMDR with these other modalities. Authors and approaches include: Francine Shapiro, EMDR
Dan Siegel, developing mind, interpersonal neurobiology
Bessel van der Kolk, somatic experience, subcortical imprints
Paul Wachtel, psychoanalysis
Nancy Smyth & Desmond Poole, cognitive behavioral therapy
Jeff Young et al, schema-focused therapy
Clifford Lazarus & Arnold Lazarus, multimodal therapy
Al Bohart & Les Greenberg, experiential psychotherapy
Florence Kaslow et al, couple & family therapy
Laura Brown, feminist therapy
Stephen Gilligan, hypnosis
Sheila Krystal et al, transpersonal psychology, eastern nondual philosophy
John Norcross & Francine Shapiro, integrative psychotherapy The book also contains a summary of research findings and answers to frequently asked questions about EMDR. |
| In EMDR as an Integrative Psychotherapy Approach, EMDR originator Francine Shapiro explores the latest developments and theoretical perspectives on, and clinical implications of, this complex psychotherapy approach originally developed to treat posttraumatic stress disorder. Leading spokespersons of all major schools of psychotherapy explore how EMDR meshes with their approaches, identifying the elements and outcomes salient to their world view. They offer guidelines and techniques, amply illustrated, across a range of problems and disorders, including depression, attachment disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, body image disturbance, marital discord, and existential angst. From this diversity of viewpoints emerges a picture of similarities, differences, and strengths across disciplines and suggestions and opportunities for more robust and comprehensive treatment. |
