Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Counseling a Male Couple

Reicherzer, Stacee L.

doi:10.1891/1933-3196.5.3.111

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“…EMDR in the conjoint couple context may be more clinically effective in certain cases than separating participants for EMDR or referring each to their individual EMDR therapist. Related research and published case examples (Capps et al, 2005;Capps, 2006;Flemke & Protinsky, 2003;Knox, 2016;Legg, 2013;Moses, 2003Moses, , 2007Reicherzer, 2011;Snyder, 1996) have consistently suggested that conjoint EMDR can expand intimacy between partners, which is consistent with findings in the present study.…”

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confidence: 91%

Thematic analysis of therapists' experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples

Linder

Niño

Negash

et al. 2022

J Marital Family Therapy

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In this article, we present partial findings from a thematic analysis study that examined integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as clinical frameworks in couple therapy. The purpose of the study is to better understand how therapists integrate EFT and EMDR therapy in their clinical work. Thirteen licensed therapists (n = 13) trained in EFT and EMDR were interviewed about their experiences integrating these two models in their couple therapy practice. The findings included in this article are related to how these models complement each other as well as the clinical benefits associated with their integration. Findings provide preliminary evidence that there are benefits and challenges when integrating both models, although we emphasize complementarity in this article. Limitations and implications for future research on the integration and efficacy of these two models are also discussed.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Thematic analysis of therapists' experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples

Linder

Niño

Negash

et al. 2022

J Marital Family Therapy

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“…Capps (2006) combined EMDR with Gestalt therapy. Reicherzer (2011) wrote about using EMDR therapy with a gay couple in conjoint therapy. Other EMDR therapists have reported therapeutic gains with the use of EMDR in couples therapy (Flemke & Protinsky, 2003;Protinsky, Sparks, & Flemke, 2001;Snyder, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

Couple Therapy When One Spouse Has Cancer: Integration of EMDR and Relationship Enhancement Therapies

Moore¹

2016

J EMDR Prac Res

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A diagnosis of cancer can be a major challenge for a couple. Some will navigate without major upheaval, but others will face difficulties that shake the foundations of the relationship. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be beneficial to both individuals in helping them resolve the present issues as well as past traumas that are hindering their ability to cope with the illness in the most effective way. This article describes how a couple therapy treatment developed by Johnson and Moore (2012, 2014) can be used for couples facing medical challenges. The treatment integrates individual EMDR therapy for each partner with conjoint couple therapy using Nonviolent Communication (Rosenberg, 2003) and Relationship Enhancement therapy (Guerney, 1987). The goals are to create a calming atmosphere between the couple, resolve the presenting problems, improve communication between the partners, and deepen the relationship. A descriptive case example describes the application of this treatment model to a couple who were struggling with the impact of the husband’s serious medical problems on the marriage. The article also provides direction for addressing various challenges in couple work.

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