EMDR Therapy Procedures III.
Tracks
South Hall 3 ( C ) | Room 4
| Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| 14:00 - 15:30 |
Speaker
Mr. Tuly Flint
Emdr Trainer
Omakim Center for EMDR
Infinity-Walk Group and Individual Intensive AIP and EMDR-based intervention An Evidence-Based Procedure for Reducing Distress in Trauma Survivors
14:00 - 14:45Abstract
Authors
Tuly Flint1,Dani Kahn1,
1Omakim Center for EMDR
Infinity Walk represents a groundbreaking approach aimed at alleviating distress among trauma survivors. This technique entails transitioning between two distinct environments — a resource space and a distress space — while employing bilateral stimulation [1] and pendulation [2]. It can be adapted for both indoor and outdoor settings, making it suitable for individual therapy, family sessions, and group interventions.
Drawing from established EMDR techniques and other modalities that fit well within AIP theory, Infinity Walk synthesizes these methodologies to mitigate distress and promote mental well-being after trauma. Participants are not required to disclose their traumatic experiences, which fosters a sense of safety while enhancing their self-resourcing availability [4].
Empirical research involving numerous participants has shown that Infinity Walk significantly reduces distress levels associated with specific traumatic events or memories. Remarkably, these effects have been demonstrated to persist for months following the intervention. The method's effectiveness is consistent across diverse ages and ethnicities, making it a versatile tool in trauma therapy.
In the presentation, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview and live demonstration of the Infinity Walk technique, supported by visual materials and infographics. Participants will gain valuable insights from quantitative and qualitative data and practical skills for implementing this innovative intervention. The research findings are currently being prepared for publication.
Learning Objectives
• Comprehend the foundational principles of Infinity Walk.
• Acquire the ability to implement Infinity Walk within therapeutic frameworks.
• Develop practical skills for the application of Infinity Walk techniques.
References
[1] Solomon, R. M., & Shapiro, F. (2008). EMDR and the adaptive information processing model potential mechanisms of change. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(4), 315-325.
[2] Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., Nuriel‐Porat, V., Ziv, Y., Lerner, K., & Ross, G. (2017). Somatic experiencing for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled outcome study. Journal of traumatic stress, 30(3), 304-312.
[3] Beatty, S., Moore-Felton, M. S., Zaporozhets, O., & Quinn, G. (2024). Effectiveness of Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP®) Associated with Wartime Events. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 46(1), 40-59.
[4] Leeds, A. M. (2009). Resources in EMDR and other trauma-focused psychotherapy: A review. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 152.
Tuly Flint1,Dani Kahn1,
1Omakim Center for EMDR
Infinity Walk represents a groundbreaking approach aimed at alleviating distress among trauma survivors. This technique entails transitioning between two distinct environments — a resource space and a distress space — while employing bilateral stimulation [1] and pendulation [2]. It can be adapted for both indoor and outdoor settings, making it suitable for individual therapy, family sessions, and group interventions.
Drawing from established EMDR techniques and other modalities that fit well within AIP theory, Infinity Walk synthesizes these methodologies to mitigate distress and promote mental well-being after trauma. Participants are not required to disclose their traumatic experiences, which fosters a sense of safety while enhancing their self-resourcing availability [4].
Empirical research involving numerous participants has shown that Infinity Walk significantly reduces distress levels associated with specific traumatic events or memories. Remarkably, these effects have been demonstrated to persist for months following the intervention. The method's effectiveness is consistent across diverse ages and ethnicities, making it a versatile tool in trauma therapy.
In the presentation, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview and live demonstration of the Infinity Walk technique, supported by visual materials and infographics. Participants will gain valuable insights from quantitative and qualitative data and practical skills for implementing this innovative intervention. The research findings are currently being prepared for publication.
Learning Objectives
• Comprehend the foundational principles of Infinity Walk.
• Acquire the ability to implement Infinity Walk within therapeutic frameworks.
• Develop practical skills for the application of Infinity Walk techniques.
References
[1] Solomon, R. M., & Shapiro, F. (2008). EMDR and the adaptive information processing model potential mechanisms of change. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(4), 315-325.
[2] Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., Nuriel‐Porat, V., Ziv, Y., Lerner, K., & Ross, G. (2017). Somatic experiencing for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled outcome study. Journal of traumatic stress, 30(3), 304-312.
[3] Beatty, S., Moore-Felton, M. S., Zaporozhets, O., & Quinn, G. (2024). Effectiveness of Immediate Stabilization Procedure (ISP®) Associated with Wartime Events. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 46(1), 40-59.
[4] Leeds, A. M. (2009). Resources in EMDR and other trauma-focused psychotherapy: A review. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 152.
Mr. Arun Sunder Mansukhani Mansukhani
Centro de Regulación Emocional
Overcoming Processing Challenges in EMDR - The Impact of Intense Disgust and negative Self-Concept in Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors and Complex PTSD
14:45 - 15:30Abstract
Authors
Arun Mansukhani1,
1 Centro de Regulacion Emocional, Arturo Toscanini, 5 – 1-1C, 29010 Malaga
Adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), often diagnosed with
Complex PTSD, present challenges in EMDR therapy [1]. Two aspects that difficult processing are intense feelings of disgust and a profoundly negative self-concept developed by CSA survivors [2]. This presentation explores how a negative self-concept acts as a maladaptive survival strategy, providing psychological stability through four basic cognitive
mechanisms. Additionally, intense disgust further leads to internalized beliefs of being morally and physically "disgusting". Drawing on Valerie Curtis's [3] disgust theory, we examine how it heightens emotional and somatic activation, adding another layer to the negative self-concept and complicating EMDR processing. Finally, I outline essential modifications to the EMDR Standard Protocol to improve processing efficacy for this vulnerable population.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Understand the impact of CSA on psychological well-being and challenges presented, especially by disgust and entrenched negative self-concept.
• Assess and conceptualize severe cases of CSA survivors from an EMDR-AIP perspective.
• Design comprehensive and specific EMDR AIP interventions for these clients, integrating key elements and modifications required in standard 8 phase protocol.
References
[1] M. Molero-Zafra, O. Fernández-García, M.T. Mitjans-Lafont, M. Pérez-Marín, and M.J. Hernández-Jiménez, Front. Psychiatry 15, 1360388 (2024), https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1360388.
[2] H. Bibi, Investigating the Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) in Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Salford, 2021), available from ResearchGate.
[3] V. Curtis, Don't Look, Don't Touch, Don't Eat: The Science Behind Revulsion (University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 2013).
Arun Mansukhani1,
1 Centro de Regulacion Emocional, Arturo Toscanini, 5 – 1-1C, 29010 Malaga
Adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), often diagnosed with
Complex PTSD, present challenges in EMDR therapy [1]. Two aspects that difficult processing are intense feelings of disgust and a profoundly negative self-concept developed by CSA survivors [2]. This presentation explores how a negative self-concept acts as a maladaptive survival strategy, providing psychological stability through four basic cognitive
mechanisms. Additionally, intense disgust further leads to internalized beliefs of being morally and physically "disgusting". Drawing on Valerie Curtis's [3] disgust theory, we examine how it heightens emotional and somatic activation, adding another layer to the negative self-concept and complicating EMDR processing. Finally, I outline essential modifications to the EMDR Standard Protocol to improve processing efficacy for this vulnerable population.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Understand the impact of CSA on psychological well-being and challenges presented, especially by disgust and entrenched negative self-concept.
• Assess and conceptualize severe cases of CSA survivors from an EMDR-AIP perspective.
• Design comprehensive and specific EMDR AIP interventions for these clients, integrating key elements and modifications required in standard 8 phase protocol.
References
[1] M. Molero-Zafra, O. Fernández-García, M.T. Mitjans-Lafont, M. Pérez-Marín, and M.J. Hernández-Jiménez, Front. Psychiatry 15, 1360388 (2024), https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1360388.
[2] H. Bibi, Investigating the Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) in Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Salford, 2021), available from ResearchGate.
[3] V. Curtis, Don't Look, Don't Touch, Don't Eat: The Science Behind Revulsion (University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 2013).
