Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
Procedures for Assessment
Historically, the assessment process to determine diagnosed criteria for PTSD is completed by client self-reports and through therapist/provider interviews. There are limitations to this type of assessment as the primary information is derived from the client. Accurate information of their symptoms can be misrepresented or inaccurate. Relying on clients to recall a month long of their symptoms when they could be experiencing concentration abnormalities is generally not an effective means of collecting accurate information. A fundamental concern revolved around many clients having memory difficulties or simply not remembering all of their symptoms which can lead to misdiagnosis. In addition, many of the symptoms …show more content…
EMDR was created by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1990. This treatment is utilized to assist with symptoms of PTSD. When a traumatic memory or an unpleasant thought is introduced, these feelings can overpower one’s natural copings skills. The goal of EMDR is to reduce prolonged negative effects of damaging thoughts by creating positive coping mechanisms. EMDR treatment encompasses an eight phase plan which includes having the client retell their trauma while receiving sensory input that includes side to side eye …show more content…
There is a strong association between PTSD and suicidal behavior, struggles with interpersonal problems, parenting difficulties, obesity, sleep disturbances, reductions in household income, and physical and mental health comorbidities. Self-medication of PTSD via the abuse of alcohol and drugs is also evident. As a result, there a substantial effect on the lives of not only those suffering from PTSD but also on the individual’s family and caregivers.
McFarlane and Bookless (2001) agreed that the impact of PTSD on personal relationships can be a major stressor. As a result, they conducted a longitudinal study analyzing these elements. Within this research, aspects of three points in time were evaluated; pre-traumatic being baseline behaviors prior to any traumatic incident, epi-traumatic which is identified as the point in time when the traumatic incident is happening or in the present, and post-traumatic in which the trauma had already occurred. People have a baseline way of managing relationships prior to their trauma which is usually symbolic of how one was raised. In due course, the traumatic event may cover these pre-traumatic ways of managing relationships with new ways of behaving. As a result, PTSD can be debilitating to one’s attachment behavior that is essential for affection. Ray & Vanstone (2009) refers to this concept as emotional numbing which can affect family
Historically, the assessment process to determine diagnosed criteria for PTSD is completed by client self-reports and through therapist/provider interviews. There are limitations to this type of assessment as the primary information is derived from the client. Accurate information of their symptoms can be misrepresented or inaccurate. Relying on clients to recall a month long of their symptoms when they could be experiencing concentration abnormalities is generally not an effective means of collecting accurate information. A fundamental concern revolved around many clients having memory difficulties or simply not remembering all of their symptoms which can lead to misdiagnosis. In addition, many of the symptoms …show more content…
EMDR was created by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1990. This treatment is utilized to assist with symptoms of PTSD. When a traumatic memory or an unpleasant thought is introduced, these feelings can overpower one’s natural copings skills. The goal of EMDR is to reduce prolonged negative effects of damaging thoughts by creating positive coping mechanisms. EMDR treatment encompasses an eight phase plan which includes having the client retell their trauma while receiving sensory input that includes side to side eye …show more content…
There is a strong association between PTSD and suicidal behavior, struggles with interpersonal problems, parenting difficulties, obesity, sleep disturbances, reductions in household income, and physical and mental health comorbidities. Self-medication of PTSD via the abuse of alcohol and drugs is also evident. As a result, there a substantial effect on the lives of not only those suffering from PTSD but also on the individual’s family and caregivers.
McFarlane and Bookless (2001) agreed that the impact of PTSD on personal relationships can be a major stressor. As a result, they conducted a longitudinal study analyzing these elements. Within this research, aspects of three points in time were evaluated; pre-traumatic being baseline behaviors prior to any traumatic incident, epi-traumatic which is identified as the point in time when the traumatic incident is happening or in the present, and post-traumatic in which the trauma had already occurred. People have a baseline way of managing relationships prior to their trauma which is usually symbolic of how one was raised. In due course, the traumatic event may cover these pre-traumatic ways of managing relationships with new ways of behaving. As a result, PTSD can be debilitating to one’s attachment behavior that is essential for affection. Ray & Vanstone (2009) refers to this concept as emotional numbing which can affect family