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THE COMBINATION OF EFT AND EMDR
(EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND
REPROCESSING)

2. The combination of EFT and EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR can help PTSD
It seems everywhere we turn in our modern world, there is something traumatic, be it wars,
bullying, domestic and sexual violence, and finally death. The negative effects these events
can have on an individual’s psyche can be immense, to the point where normal day-to-day
functions can be impaired. Medical science has given this the name PTSD, or post-traumatic
stress disorder. Most news reports focus on PTSD in law enforcement officials and returning
veterans, but the truth of the matter is it can affect just about anyone. There are
treatments in place for those suffering from PTSD, including conventional psychotherapy.
One promising new avenue in treating the ailment is Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing, or EMDR for short. The method can be used for both adults and children, and
for conditions other than PTSD.
Eight Phases of EMDR
The theory behind EMDR is that traumatic
events can impair functioning, and EMDR
seeks to overcome this impairment and help
the sufferer develop new coping mechanisms.
EMDR works in eight phases. The first is much
like any other psychotherapy treatment in
that the patient’s history is analyzed and a
treatment plan developed. In the second
phase, the patient is asked to focus on the
disturbing memory while the physician initiates eye movement. Then the patient is asked
what information came out during the session, and this forms the basis for another set. This
phase can be conducted several times in a session. The third phase involves the doctor
asking the patient to visualize an image to go with the disturbing thought, and then pair it
with a thought. Then the patient is asked to create a positive thought to go with the same
image.
The fourth phase of EMDR is the “desensitization” phase. Here the patient is focusing on
both negative thought and images, and this is where eye movement comes into place, with
the physician making movements and asking the patient to follow with their eyes. Phase
five, or the installation phase, involves the client focusing on phase three’s positive image
while continuing the eye movements. The “body scan” is phase six. This is where any
lingering negative emotions and feelings are found, and dealt with before moving onto
“closure” and “reevaluation,” the remaining two phases.

3. Combine EMDR With EFT and Psychotherapy
A number of psycho-therapists practice the EMDR technique, and there are also many
websites, books and magazines devoted to the topic. Some have gone so far as to combine
EMDR with EFT, an alternate form of psychotherapy, and create a new method called the
“Wholistic [sic] Hybrid of EMDR and EFT.”
Unlike other psycho-therapeutic treatment methods, there exists research demonstrating
the effectiveness of EMDR. Despite this initial promise, the medical community is still
debating EMDR’s worth. Yet there also exist large bodies of testimonies vouching for the
power of EMDR. Whatever the case, our society must develop new and effective ways of
dealing with PTSD, and EMDR shows much promise.