Psychedelic-Assisted EMDR Therapy: A Memory-Consolidation Approach to Psychedelic Healing

By Hannah Raine-Smith and Jocelyn Rose

Psychedelic-Assisted EMDR Therapy is a groundbreaking exploration of how eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be harnessed to enhance the beneficial effects of psychedelic medications. EMDR is a clinically validated therapy that utilises bilateral stimulation of the brain to access and reconsolidate pathologically encoded memories. The protocolised methods outlined herein offer a practical roadmap for unlocking the full potential of EMDR within the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, paving the way for scalable psychedelic treatment options.

Drawing upon a rich tapestry of research, case material and clinical insight, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how EMDR's adaptive information processing (AIP) model conceptualises healing outcomes in psychedelic settings. Emphasising harm reduction, social justice and sustainability, this book systematically outlines a strong focus for the work, to ensure safer, more inclusive, equitable, environmentally conscious practices in psychedelic therapy delivery.

Authored by experts in the field, this is a compelling resource that expands the horizon of contemporary psychedelic psychotherapy, offering a novel perspective and a confident new voice in trauma-responsive healing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032556285
• ISBN13: 9781032556284
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"