<p>This book outlines some of the basic elements of the 11-Step Standard Procedure of EMDR and the Standard Three-Pronged EMDR Protocol. Unlike other EMDR books, however, this book focuses exclusively on applying EMDR scripted protocols to special populations. <p>Special populations discussed include children, adolescents, couples, and clients suffering from complex posttraumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and severe pain. This is a volume rich in wisdom and insight that every EMDR clinician working with special populations will need in his or her collection. <p><b>Key topics include:</b><ul><li>EMDR preparation, assessment, and desensitization phases for children <li>Integrating EMDR into couples therapy <li>EMDR protocol for treating sexual dysfunction <li>EMDR-informed treatment approaches for dissociative disorders <li>Clearing the pain of unrequited love with EMDR <li>An EMDR approach to treating substance abuse and addiction <li>EMDR for pain patients <li>Self-care for EMDR practitioners </ul>