Re:contraindications

I think the practice of farming out for EMDR works best with individuals who are able to establish trust and rapport with a new therapist readily. Doesn't work for those with complex and early trauma histories who have profound trust and abandonment issues. One way around it is to have the old therapist come in and be present during the EMDR iwth the new therapist and client. Even there, though, the best cognitive interweaves for complex clients come from an understanding of the intrapsychic dynamics of the client, which may or may not be quickly identifiable.

Finally, child ego states may not warm up to a temporary therapist, so the EMDR can inexplicably loop, even in non-DID cases.

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Re:contraindications, by J.W., 07/28/03

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