EMDR, Dissociation, and Beyond delves more deeply into the dissociative disorders’ literature than any previous text on this topic, providing much-needed connectivity between two fields that are often at odds. This book expands the possibilities for case conceptualization by more comprehensively integrating wisdom from the study and treatment of dissociative disorders with the practice of EMDR therapy.
Readers will be invited to deepen their knowledge of working with pathological dissociation, reexamine familiar protocols and widely held beliefs, and consider new ways to approach enduring treatment challenges. The chapters lead readers through dimensions of theory and practice applicable to the treatment of dissociation and dissociative disorders, both within and beyond the practice of EMDR therapy. Weaving together strands from many schools of thought and infused with the authors’ decades of experience, EMDR, Dissociation, and Beyond brings together EMDR therapy and the treatment of dissociation in a way that invites the past into the present and opens doors to the future.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Foundations 1. The Complexities of Dissociation 2. The AIP Model and EMDR Therapy Meet (Collide with?) Dissociation 3. New Considerations: Expanding the Frame for Ethical Practice Part 2: Ethics in Action 4. Stumbling into Dissociation with EMDR Therapy 5. Development of the Practitioner Part 3: Dissociation-Informed Practice of EMDR Therapy 6. Collecting History and Evaluating Symptoms 7. Modified Preparation and Reprocessing 8. Present and Future Prongs in the Three-Stage Model Part 4: Expanding the Realm of Possibility 9. Reexamining the Dominant Paradigm for Working with Self-States in EMDR 10. Mapping a Self-System 11. Not All Flashbacks Are Created Equal 12. The Introject Decathexis (Id) Protocol
About the Author :
Jennifer A. Madere, MA, LPC-S, CSAT, is a psychotherapist, EMDR consultant, trainer, as well as a fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). She is the co-founder of Intuitus Group, a trauma-focused practice in Cedar Park, Texas, USA.
D. Michael Coy, MA, LCSW, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, EMDR consultant, and trainer working in private practice in Bremerton, Washington, USA. He/they are a past president and fellow of ISSTD.
Review :
"In this highly readable book, Madere and Coy fill the gaps in the literature and EMDR training courses on the use of EMDR in dissociation with chapters such as ‘Stumbling into Dissociation with EMDR Therapy,’ ‘Present and Future Prongs in the Three-Stage Model,’ and ‘Not All Flashbacks Are Created Equal.’ They integrate wisdom from older literature, recent findings, and their extensive experience to create a treatment framework that is nuanced and flexible. The crown jewel is the detailed chapter on perpetrator introjects. This text is required reading for any therapist who would like to be guided safely on the often-treacherous path that is EMDR therapy in dissociative clients."
Marilyn Korzekwa, MD, FRCPC, EMDRIA-approved consultant and ISSTD fellow; McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
"EMDR, Dissociation, and Beyond truly mirrors the lived complexity of dissociative systems. Madere and Coy write with rare attunement and without pathologizing or oversimplifying. Their reframes, like seeing ‘resistance’ as boundary setting, or assuming all self-states are listening, show deep respect for inner worlds and responsiveness to lived experience voice and community. The ‘Id Protocol’ stands out as a model of dignity and collaboration, asking not ‘how do we get rid of this part?’ but ‘do they still want this job?’ From mapping to memory networks to trance logic, this book honors every layer of the healing journey. For systems and therapists alike, it offers both precision and compassion... and, most of all, possibility."
Emma Sunshaw, PhD, System Speak podcast
"Madere and Coy have meticulously adapted Shapiro’s EMDR protocols to accommodate the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. What this approach has given EMDR is a more thoughtful psychotherapy that takes into account the dynamic mind of the client. As therapeutic toolboxes have proliferated, the art of psychotherapy has tended to become more marginalized. This book teaches technique as a measured response to the exigencies of complex minds and thus allows for the integration of technique within a thoughtfully constructed psychotherapy. This is a project whose time is long past due!"
Richard Hohfeler, PsyD, private practice, Wisconsin, USA; ISSTD fellow
"When I initially trained in EMDR therapy, I did not believe I worked with clients who struggled with dissociation or met the criteria for a dissociative disorder, so I was not invested in pursuing training in this area. Integrating EMDR therapy into my clinical work rapidly changed that belief and this was the book I desperately needed. This is not a simple ‘float on the surface of the topic’ type of book—it is deep dive into an important and complex issue that offers a life raft of explanation, instruction, and hope to those of us doing this work."
Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC, EMDRIA-approved basic and advanced trainer
"EMDR, Dissociation, and Beyond is a masterful piece of work that is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all levels of EMDR trained therapists. This text offers a conceptual expansion that exquisitely weaves in case examples, bringing to life a nuanced, intentional approach that can be extended to other trauma-specific treatment modalities and approaches. Inviting readers to deepen their thinking beyond simply ‘doing’ EMDR, this text expertly bridges the fields of complex trauma, dissociation, and EMDR therapy, honoring the learned experience of past and present and the wisdom of lived experience, to offer a more dissociation-attuned EMDR therapy."
Jill Hosey, LICSW, trauma therapist, author, EMDR trainer, and ISSTD fellow
"Madere and Coy offer a solid, research-informed guide to treating dissociative disorders, grounded in theory and clinical practice. Their perspective draws from what seems like the entirety of the existing, related literature and distills it into a practical, insightful, and clinically relevant teaching manual."
Dorinna S. Ruh, LCSW, Advanced EMDR Education, Colorado, USA
"This text is a goldmine for EMDR practitioners who want to take their clinical work to the next level. The authors synthesize years of clinical experience, professional training, and advanced learning to offer expert treatment approaches and in-depth knowledge and insights about dissociation from multiple related disciplines, all in this one unparalleled resource. I was thrilled to see ego state therapy take a prominent place in this work of integration as I believe it is a game-changer when appropriately combined with EMDR."
Gerry Ken Crete, PhD, EMDRIA-approved consultant, author, Litanies of the Heart, Advanced EMDR Education, Colorado, USA
"The authors have diligently worked on research, exploratory thinking, innovation, and engaging communication in this very valuable book, integrating knowledge and wisdom from the fields of dissociation and psychotherapy to find answers for the quest of EMDR therapists for working with dissociation."
Adithy, PhD, counseling psychologist, Pune, India; ISSTD fellow and founder, ISSTD EMDR Special Interest Group
