Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Shame Related Offense Trauma in a Justice Involved Individual Presenting With Active Suicidality and Self-Harm.
Lauren Clark, Hollie Moon, Maeve Crowley
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Case in brief
A 42-year-old female healthcare worker, serving a prison sentence for theft, presented with active suicidality and self-harm linked to high levels of offense-related shame. She underwent 20 sessions of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which included eight structured phases. The treatment aimed to address her shame and trauma, ultimately leading to improved psychological outcomes.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
This case underscores the potential of EMDR in addressing offense-related shame and its associated mental health challenges, including suicidality and self-harm.
Why it matters
The findings highlight a gap in research regarding psychological treatments for offense-related shame, emphasizing the need for targeted therapeutic approaches in justice-involved populations.