EMDR Therapy Clinical Practice II.
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Congress Hall Auditorium
| Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| 15:45 - 17:15 |
Speaker
Mr. ENAYATOLLAH SHAHIDI
Founding President
EMDR IRAN
An Applied Approach to Integrating Polyvagal Theory and the AIP Model: A phased treatment protocol to enhance EMDR effectiveness
15:45 - 16:45Abstract
Authors
Enayatollah Shahidi 1,
1 EEMDR IRAN, No 64, Ghomian St., Nasr Ave., 14488-14368, Tehran-Iran
Background and aims
The AIP model and Polyvagal Theory both offer valuable frameworks for understanding how trauma impacts individuals and how healing can occur. Polyvagal Theory emphasizes the vagus nerve's role in regulating emotional and physiological states. The AIP Model posits that trauma disrupts the brain's ability to process information adaptively, and maladaptively stored memories cause present problems. This presentation explores the intersection of these two influential theories and demonstrates how Polyvagal Theory can enhance the clinical application of EMDR.
Methods
This presentation will integrate the theoretical exposition of Polyvagal Theory and AIP. Specifically, it will offer the psychotherapist a robust, dynamic, neuro-informed framework for case conceptualization, treatment planning, and client transformation. The presentation will also outline a phased treatment approach integrating Polyvagal Theory and AIP. Techniques from both models will be employed to address the client's autonomic state and facilitate adaptive information processing.
Results
Understanding the interplay between Polyvagal states and AIP provides clinicians with valuable insights into identifying and addressing clients' underlying autonomic dysregulation, tailoring EMDR interventions, and fostering a sense of safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship.
Conclusions
Therapists can promote more effective and lasting healing by addressing the client's autonomic state and facilitating adaptive information processing. This approach offers valuable insights for enhancing trauma therapy and improving client outcomes.
Abstract topics: Polyvagal Theory, AIP, Ego State Therapy, EMDR
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the core principles of Polyvagal Theory and AIP.
2. Learn how to integrate these models in a phased treatment approach.
3. Enhance therapeutic outcomes by addressing the client's autonomic state and facilitating adaptive information processing.
References
[1] Solomon, R. M. (2024). EMDR Therapy Treatment for Grief and Mourning: Transforming the Connection to the Deceased Loved One. Oxford University Press.
[2] Kase, R. (2023). Polyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing. W. W. Norton & Company.
[3] Lobenstine, F., & Courtney, D. (2013). A case study: The integration of intensive EMDR and ego state therapy to treat comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 7(2), 65–79.
[4] Forgash, C., & Copeley, M. (2008). Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation: With EMDR and Ego State Therapy. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
Enayatollah Shahidi 1,
1 EEMDR IRAN, No 64, Ghomian St., Nasr Ave., 14488-14368, Tehran-Iran
Background and aims
The AIP model and Polyvagal Theory both offer valuable frameworks for understanding how trauma impacts individuals and how healing can occur. Polyvagal Theory emphasizes the vagus nerve's role in regulating emotional and physiological states. The AIP Model posits that trauma disrupts the brain's ability to process information adaptively, and maladaptively stored memories cause present problems. This presentation explores the intersection of these two influential theories and demonstrates how Polyvagal Theory can enhance the clinical application of EMDR.
Methods
This presentation will integrate the theoretical exposition of Polyvagal Theory and AIP. Specifically, it will offer the psychotherapist a robust, dynamic, neuro-informed framework for case conceptualization, treatment planning, and client transformation. The presentation will also outline a phased treatment approach integrating Polyvagal Theory and AIP. Techniques from both models will be employed to address the client's autonomic state and facilitate adaptive information processing.
Results
Understanding the interplay between Polyvagal states and AIP provides clinicians with valuable insights into identifying and addressing clients' underlying autonomic dysregulation, tailoring EMDR interventions, and fostering a sense of safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship.
Conclusions
Therapists can promote more effective and lasting healing by addressing the client's autonomic state and facilitating adaptive information processing. This approach offers valuable insights for enhancing trauma therapy and improving client outcomes.
Abstract topics: Polyvagal Theory, AIP, Ego State Therapy, EMDR
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the core principles of Polyvagal Theory and AIP.
2. Learn how to integrate these models in a phased treatment approach.
3. Enhance therapeutic outcomes by addressing the client's autonomic state and facilitating adaptive information processing.
References
[1] Solomon, R. M. (2024). EMDR Therapy Treatment for Grief and Mourning: Transforming the Connection to the Deceased Loved One. Oxford University Press.
[2] Kase, R. (2023). Polyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing. W. W. Norton & Company.
[3] Lobenstine, F., & Courtney, D. (2013). A case study: The integration of intensive EMDR and ego state therapy to treat comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 7(2), 65–79.
[4] Forgash, C., & Copeley, M. (2008). Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation: With EMDR and Ego State Therapy. Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
Ms. Ann Beckley-Forest
Clinical Social Worker, Founder
Playful Emdr Llc
Embracing the complexities of EMDR re-processing with children in foster care and adoptive families: Developmental, attachment and cultural considerations in practice
16:45 - 17:15Abstract
Authors
Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW 1,
1 Playful EMDR LLC, 1837 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY, 14214, USA
Background and aims
Child and adolescent-treating clinicians are aware of the need for developmentally appropriate adaptations to formulating, stabilising, and desensitising trauma and adversity using EMDR. The AIP model invites innovation and integration in our quest to make the benefits of EMDR available to clients of all ages, developmental levels and backgrounds. The presenter aims to offer a basic framework the therapeutic powers of play, creativity, movement, and attunement to support EMDR therapy with children and suggest a path forward for further research and training for clinicians.
Methods
Play and movement-supported EMDR approach relies on attunement to the arousal level of the child, applications of the therapeutic powers of play and structured and robust inclusion of caregivers in the EMDR processing for these children. Case studies will further illustrate the relevance of including a focus on the promising results of targeting experiences of bias and “othering” in transracial/ transnational foster and adoptive families and communities.
Results
Through the case study we will demonstrate the clinical impact of finding a way forward with EMDR processing in challenging and complex cases and describe the impact on the attachment between the child and the current caregiver through qualitative and quantitative data.
Conclusions
Our conclusions suggest the importance of increasing the accessibility and effectiveness of EMDR with this population and as well as describing the impact of further training in applying creative and playful enhancements to EMDR for child and adolescent-serving clinicians.
Topic: EMDR with Children and Adolescents with Attachment Wounds
Learning Objectives
After this program, participants will be able to:
Describe 3 examples of how the principles of attunement, somatosensory play and kinesthetic learning should be applied to processing trauma with EMDR protocol in children and teens.
Describe 2 examples of inclusion of targets for EMDR processing related to race, culture and cognitions related to belonging for children in transracial or international adoptive/foster families.
Describe 2 examples of structuring and utilising the participation of the caregiving system in EMDR across the age span.
Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW 1,
1 Playful EMDR LLC, 1837 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY, 14214, USA
Background and aims
Child and adolescent-treating clinicians are aware of the need for developmentally appropriate adaptations to formulating, stabilising, and desensitising trauma and adversity using EMDR. The AIP model invites innovation and integration in our quest to make the benefits of EMDR available to clients of all ages, developmental levels and backgrounds. The presenter aims to offer a basic framework the therapeutic powers of play, creativity, movement, and attunement to support EMDR therapy with children and suggest a path forward for further research and training for clinicians.
Methods
Play and movement-supported EMDR approach relies on attunement to the arousal level of the child, applications of the therapeutic powers of play and structured and robust inclusion of caregivers in the EMDR processing for these children. Case studies will further illustrate the relevance of including a focus on the promising results of targeting experiences of bias and “othering” in transracial/ transnational foster and adoptive families and communities.
Results
Through the case study we will demonstrate the clinical impact of finding a way forward with EMDR processing in challenging and complex cases and describe the impact on the attachment between the child and the current caregiver through qualitative and quantitative data.
Conclusions
Our conclusions suggest the importance of increasing the accessibility and effectiveness of EMDR with this population and as well as describing the impact of further training in applying creative and playful enhancements to EMDR for child and adolescent-serving clinicians.
Topic: EMDR with Children and Adolescents with Attachment Wounds
Learning Objectives
After this program, participants will be able to:
Describe 3 examples of how the principles of attunement, somatosensory play and kinesthetic learning should be applied to processing trauma with EMDR protocol in children and teens.
Describe 2 examples of inclusion of targets for EMDR processing related to race, culture and cognitions related to belonging for children in transracial or international adoptive/foster families.
Describe 2 examples of structuring and utilising the participation of the caregiving system in EMDR across the age span.
