Ep. 201: Dr. Phil Manfield (Part 4)

This episode, "Mechanisms of healing: Flash, OCD, EMDR 2.0, and research validity" is the fourth part (of four) of a conversation with Dr. Phil Manfield. Dr. Manfield is now best known as the creator of the Flash Technique, and for decades has been one of the most influential EMDR educators worldwide.

Episode highlights include:

-Dr. Manfield presents an argument that Ad de Jongh's EMDR 2.0 is actually a more complex version of Flash, and shares some personal anectdotes.

-The remarkably successful treatment of OCD by non-specialist Flash practitioners is discussed, with the mechanism of healing contrasted with the most successful current methods.

-Criticisms are raised surrounding publication standards in the psychology literature, in that less-successful treatments promoted simply because they fit a particular research model. Dr. Manfield provides a shocking example that was recently exposed.

-The host and Dr. Manfield reflect on how the role of conversation between colleagues has been lost amid the divide of research and practice.

-A call is made for clinicians using any serious modality to explore how Flash can speed their process when heightened emotional response derails treatment.

Dr. Manfield is the author or editor of five books on psychotherapy, an international EMDRIA-Approved EMDR trainer, and creator of The Flash Technique. A more detailed bio is contained in the first episode of this series. His websites are www.flashtechnique.com, and www.emdrvideo.com.

The music in this episode is taken from the song "Jormundandr," from Cracked Machine's album Call of the Void. The band has generously donated rights to their music in support of increased global access to effective trauma treatment. Be sure to check out their new album, Wormwood, at: https://crackedmachine.bandcamp.com/