Description
Attachment-Focused EMDR Treatment
Book Summary
This manual provides a comprehensive guide for integrating attachment theory into clinical EMDR practice, aimed at professionals working with patients presenting with relational trauma and attachment deficits. Laurel Parnell presents a model structured around five basic principles, along with repair resources and case studies that illustrate the application of this attachment-focused therapy. An essential work for psychotherapists seeking to delve deeper into addressing early wounds and improving the efficacy of their interventions.
What is it about?
The book is divided into four clearly defined parts. First, it establishes the theoretical foundations and the five basic principles that guide attachment-oriented EMDR work. Next, it offers a detailed description of the attachment repair resources that clinicians can use during the therapeutic process. The third part focuses on the practical application of EMDR with a specific attachment-repair orientation, supported by abundant case materials. Finally, the last part presents three full clinical cases from different therapists who used this approach, allowing the reader to observe how theoretical concepts are translated into actual clinical practice.
Main Topics
- Integration of attachment theory into the EMDR protocol.
- Addressing relational trauma and early attachment deficits.
- Attachment repair resources and techniques in psychotherapy.
- Basic principles for clinical practice with attachment-focused EMDR.
- Analysis of clinical cases illustrating the application of the model.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and advanced psychology students who already have training in EMDR and wish to specialize in the treatment of patients with developmental trauma and attachment issues. It is also of great utility to professionals interested in relational approaches and the repair of early wounds.
What this book provides
- An updated theoretical framework that integrates the most recent studies on attachment with EMDR practice.
- Practical tools and concrete resources for attachment repair in clinical sessions.
- Strategies for adapting the EMDR protocol for patients with complex relational trauma.
- Detailed clinical examples that facilitate understanding and application of the model.
- A structured guide that enriches the practice of any therapist working with attachment and trauma.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Parnell, Laurel
- Publisher: EDITORIAL ELEFTHERIA SL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PSYCHOLOGY, MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
- Collection: PSYCHOTHERAPY PROTOCOLS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: August 2020
- Number of pages: 544
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This work represents a significant contribution for professionals seeking a deeper and more relational approach to trauma treatment. Laurel Parnell skillfully combines attachment theory with EMDR practice, offering a clear and applicable model. The inclusion of detailed clinical cases and the book's didactic structure make it a valuable resource for both experienced therapists and those in training who wish to expand their competence in addressing early wounds.