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

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.

Hannah Raine-Smith is an integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working in private practice in the UK. She holds an MSc in EMDR and has studied postgraduate cognitive neuroscience at Cardiff University.

Jocelyn Rose is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor. She works as a psychedelic therapist on the DMT and 5-MeO-DMT clinical research trials. An educator and facilitator, Jocelyn also cofacilitates various community events.