Polyvagal-Informed EMDR

Polyvagal-Informed EMDR is a cutting-edge book that skillfully blends two of the world's leading theoretical trauma models with great sophistication, yet practical steps. This is a must-have book for all EMDR clinicians to enhance their clinical practice to the next level. Rebecca Kase demonstrates the power of thinking outside the box to help transform new pathways of healing trauma.--Les Aria, PhD, chief science officer of Menda Health Polyvagal-Informed EMDR makes perfect sense. As an integrative treatment approach, EMDR therapy focuses on all components of a memory, including the impact of adverse experiences on the nervous system. Rebecca Kase provides a clear description of Polyvagal Theory and specific interventions to apply directly to the eight phases of the EMDR Standard Protocol. She explores the linkages between autonomic responses, the storage of memory, and a variety of clinical presentations. Using PVT interventions, EMDR clinicians can optimize healthy biological responses and utilize them intentionally throughout EMDR therapy.--Rosalie Thomas, PhD, senior faculty, EMDR Institute, past president, EMDR International Association Every EMDR trainer, consultant, and practitioner should read Polyvagal-Informed EMDR. This clearly-written book brings somatic and attachment lenses and procedures to every part of the EMDR protocol. It reminds us that clients' needs for connection, safety, and safe presence supersede the therapists' needs for immediate trauma processing. It gives us specific language and actions to create and keep the all-important dual attention that allows trauma processing to work. After 29 years in the EMDR world, I see this as the best new lens through which to see and do our good work.--Robin Shapiro, EMDRIA approved consultant, trainer, and practitioner