This study compares the effectiveness of three psychotherapeutic techniques—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), and Body Scan Meditation (BSM)—in reducing distress associated with negative memories. Conducted on a Non-Clinical sample, each participant received one 40-minute session for distressing memories, and results were measured using Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) and Memory Telling Duration (MTD). Findings indicate significant decreases in distress levels post-session for EMDR and BSP, with moderate effects from BSM. The study suggests potential benefits of these techniques, highlighting the role of body-focused mindfulness in therapeutic settings.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Psychotherapeutic Techniques for Distressing Memories created by Fabio D’Antoni et al in 2022.
Publication Date
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 1/202022
Course Material Authors
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Fabio D’Antoni
Dr. Fabio D’Antoni is affiliated with the Maternal Infant Services Unit of Udine, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata Friuli Centrale. He is a trained psychologist specializing in psychotherapeutic interventions, including EMDR and BSP. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Alessio Matiz
Dr. Alessio Matiz is a researcher at the Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education, and Society at the University of Udine. He specializes in psychological research methods and data analysis. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Robert is an LMFT and EAP certiifed clinician with over 20 years of experience. He was trained in EMDR by Francine Shapiro in 1992 and holds Level 1 and 2 EMDR certifications. He produced the first sound (UpLevel) widely used as bilateral stimulation.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Define the comparative impact of EMDR, BSP, and BSM on distress reduction in memory processing.
Identify key components of effective psychotherapeutic interventions for distressing memories, such as mindful body awareness.
Analyze the relevance of Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) and Memory Telling Duration (MTD) as metrics in therapeutic research.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 7th, 2025 and expires Feb 6th, 2035
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Course Creator
Robert Yourell, LMFT – No disclosures to report.
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