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EMDR in Family Systems: An Integrated Approach to Healing Trauma, by Diana Mille

EMDR in Family Systems: An Integrated Approach to Healing Trauma, by Diana Mille New York, NY: Routledge, 2018, 162 pages, $41.95 (paperback) This small book packs a big punch despite the provide research to back this bold statement in an small typeface! In her text, Diana Mille supplies articulate summary of key research studies support- detailed references and historical perspectives assert- ing EMDR’s efficacy. This standout chapter promotes ing the benefits of an integrated approach to address this book as a seminal text for EMDR clinicians. trauma. Dr. Mille succeeds in offering a holis- Chapter 4 provides resources to enhance the tic point of view in the use of eye movement EMDR protocol. Here, she specifies the import of desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in heal- attachment on alleviating trauma and the use of IFS ing trauma. She integrates EMDR with elements and mindfulness as complementary theories toward from family systems therapies, both internal (i.e., achieving optimal outcomes. Chapter 5 offers an Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems Therapy [IFS]) examination of how to merge the seemingly diver- and external (i.e., Breunlin, Schwartz, and Mac Kune- gent goals of EMDR and Family Systems Therapy; Karrer’s Metaframeworks) models. Additionally, her she describes Breunlin et al.’s Metaframeworks per- approach incorporates mindfulness, considers poly- spective to address constraints preventing clients from vagal responses, and addresses attachment styles and achieving goals. Chapter 6 is a brief chapter, outlin- relationship patterns in healing trauma. ing clinical implications and recommending future In six chapters—Chapter 1, “A World of Trauma”; research. 2, “Quagmires in Attempting to Heal the Traumatized A perk of this book are the appendices where Brain”; 3, “Eye Movement Desensitization and Repro- Dr. Mille shares resources, including a firsthand cessing”; 4, “Enhancing the EMDR Protocol: An Inte- account of the Sandy Hook massacre by Karen Wilk. grated Approach”; 5, “Utilizing the Metaframeworks Shortcomings of this book were difficult to find. Perspective to Enhance the Effectiveness of EMDR in However, the author states her preference for use of Clinical Practice”; and 6, “Summary, Clinical Impli- tappers to use of eye movement for dual attention. cations, and Further Research”—Dr. Mille imparts a Considering fidelity in delivery of the eight phases wealth of information for all clinicians. of EMDR, this may warrant continued discussion in In the preface, Dr. Mille details her personal EMDR communities. trauma, as well as her experiences as a therapist in Overall, Dr. Mille’s book is highly recommended Sandy Hook, Connecticut, following the Sandy Hook for all therapists. shooting. She does so thoughtfully, reminding all REVIEWEDBYSTACEY STEVENS trauma therapists of the weight of this work, and car- ries this attunement throughout the book with timely references to current national events. Reference The first and second chapters provide an excep- Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye movement desensitization and repro- tional chronicle of important issues in trauma cessing:Basicprinciples,protocols,andprocedures (2nd ed.). treatment. Chapter 3 gives an overview of Adaptive New York, NY: Guilford Press. Information Processing (AIP) theory and EMDR’s eight phases (Shapiro, 2001). Dr. Mille asserts that Disclosure. The author has no relevant financial interest when EMDR is practiced in an integrated manner, or affiliations with any commercial interests related to the subjects discussed within this article. it promises to heal the traumatized brain. She does Pdf_Folio:236 236 Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Volume 13, Number 3, 2019 © 2019 EMDR International Association http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.3.236 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of EMDR Practice and Research Springer Publishing

EMDR in Family Systems: An Integrated Approach to Healing Trauma, by Diana Mille

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New York, NY: Routledge, 2018, 162 pages, $41.95 (paperback) This small book packs a big punch despite the provide research to back this bold statement in an small typeface! In her text, Diana Mille supplies articulate summary of key research studies support- detailed references and historical perspectives assert- ing EMDR’s efficacy. This standout chapter promotes ing the benefits of an integrated approach to address this book as a seminal text for EMDR clinicians. trauma. Dr. Mille succeeds in offering a holis- Chapter 4 provides resources to enhance the tic point of view in the use of eye movement EMDR protocol. Here, she specifies the import of desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in heal- attachment on alleviating trauma and the use of IFS ing trauma. She integrates EMDR with elements and mindfulness as complementary theories toward from family systems therapies, both internal (i.e., achieving optimal outcomes. Chapter 5 offers an Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems Therapy [IFS]) examination of how to merge the seemingly diver- and external (i.e., Breunlin, Schwartz, and Mac Kune- gent goals of EMDR and Family Systems Therapy; Karrer’s Metaframeworks) models. Additionally, her she describes Breunlin et al.’s Metaframeworks per- approach incorporates mindfulness, considers poly- spective to address constraints preventing clients from vagal responses, and addresses attachment styles and achieving goals. Chapter 6 is a brief chapter, outlin- relationship patterns in healing trauma. ing clinical implications and recommending future In six chapters—Chapter 1, “A World of Trauma”; research. 2, “Quagmires in Attempting to Heal the Traumatized A perk of this book are the appendices where Brain”; 3, “Eye Movement Desensitization and Repro- Dr. Mille shares resources, including a firsthand cessing”; 4, “Enhancing the EMDR Protocol: An Inte- account of the Sandy Hook massacre by Karen Wilk. grated Approach”; 5, “Utilizing the Metaframeworks Shortcomings of this book were difficult to find. Perspective to Enhance the Effectiveness of EMDR in However, the author states her preference for use of Clinical Practice”; and 6, “Summary, Clinical Impli- tappers to use of eye movement for dual attention. cations, and Further Research”—Dr. Mille imparts a Considering fidelity in delivery of the eight phases wealth of information for all clinicians. of EMDR, this may warrant continued discussion in In the preface, Dr. Mille details her personal EMDR communities. trauma, as well as her experiences as a therapist in Overall, Dr. Mille’s book is highly recommended Sandy Hook, Connecticut, following the Sandy Hook for all therapists. shooting. She does so thoughtfully, reminding all REVIEWEDBYSTACEY STEVENS trauma therapists of the weight of this work, and car- ries this attunement throughout the book with timely references to current national events. Reference The first and second chapters provide an excep- Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye movement desensitization and repro- tional chronicle of important issues in trauma cessing:Basicprinciples,protocols,andprocedures (2nd ed.). treatment. Chapter 3 gives an overview of Adaptive New York, NY: Guilford Press. Information Processing (AIP) theory and EMDR’s eight phases (Shapiro, 2001). Dr. Mille asserts that Disclosure. The author has no relevant financial interest when EMDR is practiced in an integrated manner, or affiliations with any commercial interests related to the subjects discussed within this article. it promises to heal the traumatized brain. She does Pdf_Folio:236 236 Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Volume 13, Number 3, 2019 © 2019 EMDR International Association http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.3.236

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  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (2nd ed
    Shapiro, F.