ABSTRACT

In this paper, we present a literature review on integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy. Both are highly effective therapeutic models (one mainly used for individual trauma treatment and the other for strengthening attachment bonds in couples) that have gained significant traction and ample empirical support in the last three decades. Mental health therapists are increasingly experimenting with integrating these two models and have found that they can complement each other well; however, their integration is not well understood due to scant literature. Thus, we include research findings, clinical case examples, and theoretical discussions to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of affairs on integrating these two models. We hope that this paper will highlight prior and existing practices and inspire clinicians to consider the clinical potential of integrating EFT and EMDR to increase effective therapy for couples affected by trauma.

摘要

在本文中，我们对结合眼动脱敏和再处理 (EMDR) 和情绪聚焦疗法 (EFT) 在夫妻治疗中治疗创伤进行了文献综述。两者都是非常有效的治疗模型（一种主要用于个人创伤治疗，另一种用于加强夫妻之间的依恋纽带），在过去的三十年中获得了显着的牵引力和充足的经验支持。心理健康治疗师越来越多地尝试整合这两种模式，并发现它们可以很好地相互补充；然而，由于文献很少，它们的整合还没有得到很好的理解。因此，我们包括研究结果、临床案例和理论讨论，为读者提供有关整合这两种模型的情况的全面概述。