Trauma Resolution using EMDR and reprocessing with and Incestuous Sex Offender

ABSTRACT

This study aims to present the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR procedure in the treatment of incestuous sexual offender by undergoing trauma resolution procedure . This technique however , is not a replacement for cognitive-behavioral treatment or relapse prevention treatment of those with childhood sexual traumatic experiences . EMDR technique is instead used to enhance the treatment progress in terms motivating progress for treatment , reduction of denial of patient and victim empathy development

INTRODUCTION

Post-traumatic stress dis (PTSD ) develops after surviving a traumatic experience , which leaves a

scar on the survivor 's psychological well-being and functionality . Often times stress due to trauma may result to the survivor having difficulties in expressing emotion and dealing with day-to-day situation and his or her environment . Sexual abuse or early childhood sexual molestation is one scenario that usually leads to post traumatic syndrome

Victims of sexual molestation may show different symptoms as indicators of posttraumatic stress dis . Survivors may avoid sexual intimacy or contact . Children who have been sexually molested have a tendency to have difficulties in learning and may lead to aggression towards themselves which usually is manifested through self mutilation ADDIN EN .CITE MorisonJacquelyne MorisonPTSD in Victims of Sexual Molestation : its Incidence , Characteristics and Treatment StrategiesEmpathyEmpathy7 - Summerhttp /www .natcouncilofpsychotherapists .org .uk /Newsletter /Ed003 /PTSD 20 in 20Victims 20of 20Sexual 20Molestation .htm 10 November (Morison , 2000

Rape victims also undergo a rape-trauma syndrome . This usually manifest within a few weeks of the incident . The first phase is when the victim exhibits either a calm exterior or an outburst of expressive reactions including fear , anxiety , anger and outburst of crying . The next phase that rape victims undergo is a lifestyle rebuilding or readjustment This may include procedure for safety precautionary measure that victim consciously adapts ADDIN EN .CITE MorisonJacquelyne MorisonPTSD in Victims of Sexual Molestation : its Incidence , Characteristics and Treatment StrategiesEmpathyEmpathy7 - Summerhttp /www .natcouncilofpsychotherapists .org .uk /Newsletter /Ed003 /PTSD 20 in 20Victims 20of 20Sexual 20Molestation .htm 10 November (Morison , 2000

Rape trauma syndrome and Post Traumatic Stress Dis comes hand in hand in such a way that it is manifested within a few week of the traumatic experience . This may be manifested through sleep disturbance avoidance of sexual activity , startle response that may be exaggerated and the occurrence of nightmares related to the trauma

Based on study , Rape victims and adult survivors of childhood molestation have a fairly good psychological adjustment but may react to stimulus differently and treating pressure and normal stress as if it were trauma . Also victims of childhood molestation have said to be reported as heightened risk of victimization of adult rape vulnerability ADDIN EN .CITE MorisonJacquelyne MorisonPTSD in Victims of Sexual Molestation : its Incidence , Characteristics and Treatment StrategiesEmpathyEmpathy7 - Summerhttp /www .natcouncilofpsychotherapists .org .uk /Newsletter /Ed003 /PTSD 20 in 20Victims 20of 20Sexual 20Molestation .htm 10 November (Morison , 2000

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR ) is a highly specialized psychotherapy intervention used to treat the effects of certain traumatic events or...