IC07 Workshop 32 - Eye Closure and Eye Movement (ECEM) in the Treatment of Panic Disorder and Depersonalization Disorder - Harriet Hollander, PhD

Description:

Eye Closure, Eye Movement integrates the eye movement (EM) component of EMDR within hypnosis. ECEM has application to panic disorder, its associated anticipatory anxiety, and to depersonalization disorder - as a subtype of panic disorder. Hypnotic breathing and other hypnotic techniques, with the addition of EMs, can contain panic, associated anticipatory anxiety and DPD.

Educational Objectives:

1. To list steps using hypnosis to manage acute symptoms of a panic attack.
2. To list steps in the use of ECEM to treat anticipatory anxiety based on fear of panic.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*