Opinion

Our ethical obligation in research and practice: Part 2

Working towards the decolonisation of psychological research is an ethical obligation and not a choice, argues Heena Chudasama. In Part 2 of her article she outlines how psychological research may be conducted within an EEDI framework and places the onus on us, as consumers of research, researchers and implementers of research to take responsibility for this to happen.

Research

Survey on EMDR therapists’ attitudes towards the climate crisis and how this is being addressed in therapy with clients

Members of the Climate Crisis SIG present the findings from their recent survey of EMDR therapists on their views and experiences of the climate crisis.

Opinion

The climate crisis and the cost of silence: Reflections on our ethical duty

Members of the Climate Crisis SIG advocate for EMDR therapists to develop knowledge and confidence to raise the issue of the climate crisis with clients in therapy sessions. They argue that not to is to diminish the current context and experience of our clients.

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Opinion

Considerations for the use of EMDR in processing racial and other socially inflicted traumas: Part 2

In Part 2 of her article, Amal Wartalska uses case illustrations from her own practice to demonstrate the subtle yet powerful adaptations to the EMDR standard protocol that can lead to transformational change in clients who have racial or other socially inflicted traumas.

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Research

Attachment-focused EMDR for obsessive-compulsive disorder: three case studies

OCD can be a challenge to treat for even the most experienced therapist. Joyce Blake shows her creativity in utilising an attachment-focused EMDR approach with three clients, that brings about profound change.

Highlights from the Annual Conference in York, March 2024

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Opinion

Isolation, powerlessness and shame: Braving the unbearable pain of childhood relational trauma

Claire van den Bosch brings to life her favourite presentation from the annual conference in York this year.

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Opinion

The science of memory in the Twenty-First Century

Beverly Coghlan reviews a challenging presentation from the York conference. Pamela Radcliffe presented some of her PhD research on the science of memory and the beliefs of EMDR practitioners in repressed memories.

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Regulars

Update from the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The latest news from the EDI committee.

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Uncategorised

The evaluating function of supervision

Robin Logie continues to share his expertise in all things supervision and talks in this edition about the evaluating function of a supervisor.

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Review

Step by step guide to treating chronic pain

Jane Eastwood reviews Mark Grant's handy manual on how to use EMDR to treat pain.

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