Light in the Heart of Darkness - EMDR - the Treatment of War and Terrorism Survivors

The effects of war and terrorism can be long-lasting and discreet, emerging years later in different forms of psychological and physical strain in the body. In this groundbreaking work, Steven Silver and Susan Rogers uncover how new developments in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be successfully applied to the treatment of war and terrorism trauma. They address issues confronted by all clinicians attempting to respond to this particular type of trauma : the psychological aftermath of man's inhumanity to man.

Drawing on many years of personal experience, the authors focus on the application of EMDR to clients' traumatic experiences, covering a wide range of traumatic settings and survivors from school violence to "near-war" experiences, refugees, combat soldiers, children, and emergency service workers. They provide a comprehensive review of the research on the use of EMDR, specific case studies to demonstrate their results as well as general suggestions for integrating EMDR into the therapeutic process, and information on various humanitarian relief efforts throughout the world in which both authors have participated and how to get involved in them.

The authoritative guide to the application of EMDR to war and terrorism trauma, Light in the Heart of Darkness provides an invaluable tool for all therapists looking to integrate these innovative approaches into their practices. Offering one of the most thorough overviews of EMDR treatment, this book can also be used as a general reference for all practitioners looking to broaden their understanding and care of trauma patients.