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| An EMDR Therapy Primer: From Practicum to Practice, 4th Edition |
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Doody's Core Title (2025 Edition)
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2.2
(Health Sciences - Psychology, Clinical)
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ISBN: 978-0-8261-8307-1,
566 pages,
Soft Cover
ISBN-10: 0-8261-8307-7 |
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| Copyright: |
2025 |
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| Edition: |
4th |
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| Author: |
Hensley, Barbara J., EdD |
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Psychology, Clinical |
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| Publisher: |
Springer Publishing Company |
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902 Carnegie Center |
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Suite 140 |
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Princeton, NJ 08540 |
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UNITED STATES |
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P: 212-431-4370
F: cs@springerpub.com |
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http://www.springerpub.com |
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| List Price: |
$75.00 |
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At A Glance
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Unlock the transformative potential of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with this comprehensive guide, now in its fourth edition. Written by Barbara J. Hensley, EdD, this must-have resource offers clinicians a roadmap for mastering EMDR, from foundational theory to real-world practice. Updated with new case studies, dialogues, and session transcripts, this edition provides a hands-on approach to applying EMDR techniques with clients. Learn how to navigate complex cases, manage treatment sessions, and refine your skills through practical examples. In-depth coverage of working with children and specific treatment scenarios makes this resource invaluable for clinicians who want to enhance their practice. Featuring insights from EMDR?s founder, Dr. Francine Shapiro, this book reinforces key principles and helps you deepen your understanding of EMDR. End-of-chapter questions and updated tables will keep you engaged and ensure your clinical skills grow with each chapter. Whether you're new to EMDR or seeking to elevate your expertise, this primer equips you with the tools you need to deliver impactful, effective therapy. Ready to enhance your clinical skills? Get your copy today!
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Reviewer:
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Gary Kaniuk,
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Gary Kaniuk,
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Description
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| The book presents a step-by-step approach to understanding eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It explores theory, phases of therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment strategies. This is the fourth edition that replaces the third published in 2020. |
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Purpose
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| The book aims to be a user-friendly guide to navigate and apply EMDR therapy using clear explanations, practical applications, and real-life case examples. Those are worthy objectives, and the book meets the stated objectives. |
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Audience
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| The book's audience includes both aspiring and experienced clinicians. The book meets the needs of its intended audience. The author is a credible authority on the subject matter of the book. Barbara J. Hensley is a clinical counselor, has served in an official capacity on the boards of professional organizations in the field of EMDR, and has published several articles and books on EMDR. |
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Features
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| The book begins with an introduction to EMDR therapy. EMDR is an interactive therapy to help clients overcome traumatic memories. Therapists must have extensive training in order to be effective. There are eight phases and three stages of EMDR therapy. The target assessment phase begins after a comprehensive psychosocial history is obtained. The building blocks of EMDR therapy focus on the past, present, and future. The book provides strategies when therapy is not proceeding as expected. It is important to discuss the case conceptualization and treatment plan with the client. There are recommendations on how to work with active military and veteran populations. EMDR can be utilized via teletherapy though there are some disadvantages. Clinicians who are new to EMDR are encouraged to practice the techniques in practice as often as they can. The book ends with different resources, including scripts and exercises. It is very readable and contains numerous figures, tables, and exhibits, which help clarify the text. The chapters are organized in a uniform manner, with the following sections: introduction, text, summary statements, and questions and answers. |
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Assessment
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| This book is a fairly comprehensive primer for EMDR therapy. It is chock full of clinical examples, using a step-by-step approach to understand this method. The book also includes online access to this material. The fourth edition justifies replacing the third because the chapters have been updated and new material added. |
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