The Art and Science of Emdr - by Rotem Brayer (Paperback)

About the Book

The EMDR model is linear - real EMDR is not. Therapists who are trained in EMDR can facilitate healing in the most profound ways. But successful treatment requires more than following a rigid script or a protocol. It requires bringing both the art and science of EMDR into the therapy room. In The Art and Science of EMDR, clinicians will learn how to do just that. Grounded in the principles of neurobiology and the science of deliberate practice, this book teaches both new and seasoned EMDR clinicians how to apply the phase-based model of EMDR in a more holistic way. Instead of conceptualizing EMDR in an inflexible and linear manner, clinicians will learn how to adapt the protocol to each client's needs while maintaining authenticity to the model (and to who they are as therapists and humans). Whether you are an EMDR trainer, consultant, or practitioner, this user-friendly guide will help you: - Understand a client's presenting problems through the lens of neuroscience - Identify and overcome common mistakes during preparation and resourcing - Individualize a client's inner resources - Develop regular mindfulness habits that improve client outcomes - Stay in control of the protocol while bringing more flexibility to the assessment phase - Set the groundwork for effective processing and learn when and how to intervene - Bring the principles of deliberate practice to EMDR trainings and consultations

Book Synopsis

The EMDR model is linear-real EMDR is not.

Therapists who are trained in EMDR can facilitate healing in the most profound ways. But successful treatment requires more than following a rigid script or a protocol. It requires bringing both the art and science of EMDR into the therapy room. 

In The Art and Science of EMDR, clinicians will learn how to do just that. Grounded in the principles of neurobiology and the science of deliberate practice, this book teaches both new and seasoned EMDR clinicians how to apply the phase-based model of EMDR in a more holistic way. Instead of conceptualizing EMDR in an inflexible and linear manner, clinicians will learn how to adapt the protocol to each client's needs while maintaining authenticity to the model (and to who they are as therapists and humans).

Whether you are an EMDR trainer, consultant, or practitioner, this user-friendly guide will help you:

• Understand a client's presenting problems through the lens of neuroscience
• Identify and overcome common mistakes during preparation and resourcing
• Individualize a client's inner resources
• Develop regular mindfulness habits that improve client outcomes
• Bring more fluidity to the assessment phase
• Set the groundwork for effective processing and learn when to intervene
• Bring the principles of deliberate practice to EMDR trainings and consultations

Review Quotes

"As an EMDR trainer, I always felt there was a need for a book that explained EMDR and its underlying neurology in easy-to-understand language. Rotem Brayer has created the perfect book that lives somewhere between Shapiro's foundational text and the EMDR training manual. I will be recommending The Art and Science of EMDR to every therapist I train."

-Andrew Dobo, PhD, EMDRIA approved trainer and author of The Hero's Journey: Integrating Jungian Psychology and EMDR Therapy and Unburdening Souls at the Speed of Thought

"Rotem Brayer has artfully managed to welcome EMDR clinicians into the dialogue about the science of EMDR, while simultaneously empowering them to trust their own humanity as healers. This is a much-needed addition to the canon of EMDR literature!"

-Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR consultant and coauthor of Advanced Sandtray Therapy: Digging Deeper into Clinical Practice

"The Art and Science of EMDR is a robust, practical resource for any EMDR therapist searching for a deeper understanding of this powerful type of therapy in an easy-to-digest format. Rotem Brayer has created a clinical staple for us with this one!"

-Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT, EMDR certified, EMDRIA approved consultant

"The much-anticipated book The Art and Science of EMDR is a natural extension of what many clinicians who have followed his podcast have come to appreciate about Rotem Brayer: a curious and heartfelt integration of both the scientific and interpersonal elements of good therapy. Rotem is not bewildered by the complexity of the neuroscience that underpins all we love about EMDR therapy, and he takes a conversational and highly readable tone throughout. In particular, the chapters on mindfulness and an attuned processing approach hold the promise of demystifying and deprotocolizing solid EMDR practice for the reader. An excellent tool for EMDR consultants as well!"

-Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW-R, RPT-S, EMDR approved consultant and trainer, and coeditor of EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach

About the Author

Rotem Brayer, MEd, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, certified EMDR therapist, EMDR consultant, and advanced EMDR trainer. He is the founder of The EMDR Learning Community, a community that brings EMDR therapists together and provides education on EMDR therapy and the integration of this modality with other treatment approaches. As the founder of EMDR Denver, a practice that helps clients heal with an "EMDR first" approach, Rotem divides his time between consulting on cases, coaching EMDR therapists, and helping clients heal from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds.