Pain Control with EMDR: Treatment manual 8th Revised Edition

by Mark Grant

The 6th revised edition of this research-based manual describes how to use EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain. Includes a review of role of trauma and attachment problems in pain, neurological aspects of pain, Theoretical model of pain based on Accelerated Information Processing Model, step by step EMDR pain protocol, including detailed notes and tips for each stage, key differences between trauma protocol and pain protocol, advice about common blockages and how to deal with them, how to enhance client responsiveness to bilateral stimulation, how to develop strong affect-based resources for coping with on-going pain, adjunctive strategies and resources, assessment tools, information about dissociation and pain, numerous case-examples, and over 30 pages of photocopyable treatment aids and resources. After PTSD, pain is the most researched application of EMDR.

356 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

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A pseudonym of David Bischoff with Bruce King

Reviews

[Luiz Fabricio Calland Cerqueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource. There is a little redundancy at some points, but nothing that harms the whole. A lot of good summaries of dense techniques. I fee more competent to work with pain patients from now on.

[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful book. However, I certainly would not describe it as an all-you-need resource to effectively treat chronic pain with EMDR and patients. Much needs to be explained with a supervisor or in a training session with Mark Grant since the deviations from the traditional EMDR protocol are substantial.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book in addressing physical pain and using EMDR. I have highly recommended this book to all of my clients with physical pain as well as clients that simply want to learn guided imagery when traditional meditation doesn't work and for clients with extreme Anxiety and Panic Disorder.