The impact on eye movement and desensitization reprocessing of incomplete memory in a drug-facilitated rape: A single case study
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Colbert, S. 2023. The impact on eye movement and desensitization reprocessing of incomplete memory in a drug-facilitated rape: A single case study. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. 25 (2), pp. 218-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2023.2289193
| Authors | Colbert, S. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | In a drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA), the person's level of intoxication may result in incomplete memory. This paper describes eye movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) with client-centered adaptations to address an incomplete trauma memory in a 26-year-old woman. The client was experiencing PTSD, characterized by nightmares and derealization. Therapy followed standard EMDR procedures with three minor modifications to help the client maintain current awareness. Although the memory remained incomplete, the client-centered adaptations promoted working through of the clients' trauma responses (e.g. disorientation, physical sensations) and a sense of competence and self-confidence were restored. At the end of reprocessing, and at follow-up, the client was no longer experiencing nightmares or derealization and her wellbeing had improved. |
| Keywords | Drug-facilitated sexual assault; EMDR; Incomplete memory |
| Year | 2023 |
| Journal | Journal of Trauma & Dissociation |
| Journal citation | 25 (2), pp. 218-231 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| ISSN | 1529-9732 |
| 1529-9740 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2023.2289193 |
| Official URL | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15299732.2023.2289193 |
| Funder | The author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Accepted | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Additional information | Publications router. |
| Page range | 1-14 |
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| paper incomplete memory in a drug-facilitated rape version 3 following reviewers' comments.pdf | ||
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