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Introduction Introduction
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Working Memory Taxation Hypothesis within EMDR Therapy Working Memory Taxation Hypothesis within EMDR Therapy
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Working Memory Taxation and Capacity Working Memory Taxation and Capacity
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Modality Specificity Modality Specificity
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Eye Movements Eye Movements
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Neutral and Positive Memories and Positive Self-thoughts/Cognitions Neutral and Positive Memories and Positive Self-thoughts/Cognitions
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Conclusion Conclusion
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References References
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EMDR Therapy and the Working Memory Hypothesis
Get accessAssociate Lecturer, School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, UK
Department of Psychology, Northumbria University
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Published:22 October 2024
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Abstract
EMDR therapy is an internationally recognized psychological treatment intervention for trauma. Despite the uncertainty within the academic literature surrounding the exact mechanism of action of any psychological treatment, EMDR therapy is challenged to provide a robust explanation or its effectiveness as a treatment intervention. Working memory is primarily grounded in cognitive psychology. Ostensibly, it is a crucial system for temporarily holding and manipulating information for a broad range of cognitive tasks including learning, language, reasoning, problem-solving, comprehension, performance, and guiding behavior. The hypothesis considers that cognitive tasks compete for limited resources, and therefore, its performance can be impacted by its capacity constraints. This chapter will explore the working memory hypothesis and how this relates to EMDR therapy. Additionally, in accounting for the utilization of bilateral, dual-attention stimulation (BLS), a distinctive aspect of EMDR, the issue of speed of BLS will be explored including factors such as individual variability, client preference, target memory characteristics, and somatic experience. EMDR therapists need to be flexible and responsive, adjusting the speed of BLS based on ongoing feedback from the client, while at the same time, mindful of working memory hypothesis.
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