Emdr Flashcards
EMDR using a form of bilateral stimulation in the form of
Eyes moving, sounds alternating in each ear, or alternate tapping on each hand or knee
What is the goal of EMDR
To bring the trauma to an adaptive resolution
Emdr connects what in the brain
Left brain ways of processing information with emotional right brain info
Changes have been found in brain scans after treatment
In both limbic and prefrontal changes
Prefrontal: increased activation with increased inhibition of the amygdala; increase in hippocampal volume
EMDR can be used for other treatments besides trauma and ptsd such as
MDD, bipolar disorder, substance use, anxiety disorders, and pain
T or F: EMDR was the first psychotherapy to demonstrate a neurophysiological effect that altered brain wave activity in response to treatment
True
T or F: adaptive information processing model states processing promotes neural integration and association of dysregulated memory fragments removing blocks to the flow of info and energy
True
TriggerIng event: The past memory that informs the current problem is called
Touchstone memory or event
This is a temporary change of emotions
State change
refers to a permanent personality change
Trait change
