EMDR
In 1987, who developed EMDR?
Francine Shapiro
Define Risk Factor
Something that increases risk or susceptibility.
Define protective factors.
Conditions or attributes (skills, strengths, resources, supports or coping strategies) in individuals, families, communities or the larger society that help people deal more effectively with stressful events and mitigate or eliminate risk in families and communities.
What is a symptom?
A symptom is a physical or psychological disturbance to one.
What is an assessment?
The practice of assessment entails the collection of information in order to identify, analyze, evaluate, and address the problems, issues, and circumstances of clients in the counseling relationship.
What does EMDR stand for?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
Name a Psycho-Social Risk Factor
Childhood Neglect, Abuse, Physical, Sexual Abuse or any other maltreatment subjecting the child to an Adverse Childhood Experience.
What can be considered a family protective factor?
Structure, limits, rules, monitoring and predictability. Supportive relationships with family members.
5%, 1 in every 20 teenagers.
What population does KADS specialize in?
Adolescents, (Kutcher ADOLESCENT Depression Scale)
How many phases of therapy are there in EMDR?
8 Phases
Peer pressure is considered what type of Risk Factor?
Psycho-Social
Name one Individual Protective factor.
Positive physical development
Emotional self-regulation
High self-esteem
Good coping skills and problem-solving skills, Engagement and connections in two or more of the following contexts: at school, with peers, in athletics, employment, religion, culture
Name a symptom of depression.
Appearing sad, irritable, changes in appetite, feeling of guild or worthlessness, talks of suicide, withdrawing for friends, decline in academic performance, changes in physical appearance.
What is the need to assess a client?
To gain a knowledge and background of why and what triggers the adolescent.
What adolescent population can benefit immensely to EMDR?
Adolescents with PTSD
Name one Biological Risk Factor.
Genetic Predisposition.
Name a Social protective factor.
Presence of mentors and support for development of skills and interests
Opportunities for engagement within school and community, Positive norms
Clear expectations for behavior
Physical and psychological safety
Depression is associated with increased risk of....
Substance abuse, unemployment, early pregnancy and educational underachievement.
The procedure for the reassessment in EMDR is to....
Evaluate the treatment effects and evaluation of integration within a larger social system.
What movements are utilized by the practicing therapist?
Bilateral Movements, Hand-Tapping and Audio Stimulation.
If a parent in the home is depressed, and physically abuses a child. Is that child automatically going to become depressed eventually?
No, everyone handles adverse circumstances differently. However, the child is now more susceptible to becoming depressed in the future.
Is someone at risk of adolescent depression not having any risk factors?
The adolescent may not be at risk, however throughout life circumstances, there may be an occasion that may traumatize the adolescent.
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds and second leading cause of death among college students?
Suicide
Does Mental Health really deserve to be stigmatized?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! Mental health is real and more common than anyone thinks. Major depressive episodes has effected an estimated average of 12,000 current FIU students alone.... On this very campus....