Whether you are new to EMDR or an experienced EMDR practitioner, if you work within the neurodiversity continuum then this book is essential reading. Dr Fisher - a therapist across the lifespan and an EMDR trainer - has a unique way of giving reassurance while providing fresh and practical strategies to help address frequently encountered challenges. The book harnesses five key principles for adaptations, with chapters covering each phase of the standard protocol, narrative EMDR, therapeutic dilemmas, and treatment accessibility. There is an emphasis on client individuality, flexibility, creativity, and knowledge and understanding of the standard protocol, that allows therapists to modify 'task demands' whilst simultaneously preserving the essential elements of EMDR. Dr Fisher presents these concepts in a manner that feels like personalized supervision, with invaluable chapter recaps and relatable case examples. Overall, I found Dr Fisher's book optimistic and encouraging, with a sense of limitless possibilities to assist clients who might otherwise miss out on the benefits of this powerful therapeutic intervention. If you are looking for guidance to help you think outside the box to enhance your EMDR practice within neurodiversity, then I highly recommend this publication.
Making EMDR Accessible : Adaptations for Neurodiversity and Other Differences