Use of EMDR in the treatment of water phobia at Navy boot camp: A case study.

Abstract

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most scientifically researched mental health treatments in the world; yet little has been done specifically with active-duty service members. Initially used in the treatment of anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder, it has since become popular in the treatment of addictions, relationship problems, eating disorders, panic attacks, phobias, and mood disorders. This article expands the current study of EMDR through the use of a case study approach. Specifically, it provides a detailed case study of the treatment of water phobia experienced by a U.S. Navy recruit. The unique stressors and time pressures of the recruit training environment are discussed. A detailed account of the therapist’s adherence to the eight phases of the EMDR protocol is woven in to the case study. Although the efficacy research of EMDR in the treatment of specific phobias is mixed, this article demonstrates how EMDR can be effectively utilized to treat trauma-based phobias in a time-sensitive and pressure-based environment such as that of recruit training in the United States Navy.

Effective Treatment of Veterans With PTSD: Comparison Between Intensive Daily and Weekly EMDR Approaches

“…The treatment resulted in a 76% elimination of PTSD in 12 sessions, with a zero dropout rate. Comparable results have been reported from a variety of case series ( Lipke and Botkin, 1992 ; Silver et al, 1995 , 2008 ; Young, 1995 ; Howard and Cox, 2006 ; Wesson and Gould, 2009 ; Wright and Russell, 2012 ). In addition, EMDR has proven successful in the treatment of co-occurring phantom limb pain in military personnel (e.g., Russell, 2008 ).…”

Aplikasi eye moving desensitization dan reprocessing dalam konseling post-traumatic stress disorder

“…Bisa jadi atau ada potensi klien menunjukkan raut wajah yang melawan atau berubah, bibir yang bergetar dan air mata yang menetes, maka konselor perlu memberikan penguatan, seperti bagus, tetap seperti itu, biarkan yang terjadi tetap mengalir. Hal ini merupakan pernyataan yang menguatkan yang didesain sebagai indikasi positif pada klien bahwa pemprosesan muncul atau usaha positif klien dihargai (Howard & Cox, 2006). Agar desensitisasi terjadi, dibutuhkan material yang tidak berfungsi yang tersimpan dalam banyak channel di otak yang berhubungan dengan peristiwa yang menjadi sasaran, yakni peristiwa traumatik (Shapiro, 2001).…”