This presentation draws a direct parallel between EMDR and a classic psychological theory: object relations. Throughout history, humankind has grappled with how to navigate the internal battle between “good and bad.” Object relations theorists posit that improving object relations will not only relieve clients from past traumas, but also serve, in the words of W.R.D. Fairbairn, as “mental immunization therapy” against future stressors. Citing the works of the preeminent object relation theorists, this presentation outlines how the eight-phases of EMDR both neutralize internalized bad objects and enhance internalized good object relations to promote mental well being.
Presented By:
Jillian Tucker, DSW
