Professional standards, training and membership.
Professional standards, training and membership.
Association Statement: Withdrawal of Recommendation for Sam Vaknin The Association for IEMT Practitioners no longer recommends Sam Vaknin, his teaching, training or services. Any previous recommendation or endorsement by the Association should now be regarded as withdrawn. This decision reflects…
Rose Ferguson reflects on blending IEMT and hypnosis in her practice, sharing a case involving long-standing headaches, jaw clenching and beliefs about tension.
IEMT Research: An Exploratory Comparison with EMDR Peer-reviewed IEMT research An exploratory comparison of IEMT and EMDR-directed eye movements A 2026 study compared IEMT-directed eye movements, EMDR-directed eye movements and a control condition in 33 adults recalling negative memories. The…
The Association for IEMT Practitioners Attends Defense-Led Networking Event The Association for IEMT Practitioners was recently invited to attend a Defence-led business networking event hosted by South East Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, in collaboration with British Army South East.…
A Practical Model for Establishing Personal Boundaries This model describes how personal boundaries are established, tested, eroded, and restored within everyday relational systems. It is particularly relevant where responsibility is displaced, emotions are used as leverage, or care is converted…
Empathy, Compassion, Sympathy, and Pity in Clinical Practice Empathy, Compassion, Sympathy, and Pity in Clinical Practice: Concepts, Mechanisms, and Practical Distinctions Why this matters: In healthcare and the psychotherapies, “empathy,” “compassion,” and “sympathy” are often used interchangeably, yet they are…
Clinical Decision-Making and Mechanisms in Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT): Practitioner Reflections and Theoretical Considerations Abstract. Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) is an experiential therapeutic approach that utilises structured eye movement patterns to modify affective, somatic, and identity-level responses associated…
Adult Development Following Narcissistic Parenting Adult Development Following Narcissistic Parenting: A Systems-Oriented Analysis The following is based on the work of Jerry Wise. recommended: for expert and practical advice on recovering from narcissistic family systems. Adult children raised…
The Replication Crisis in Psychology The Replication Crisis in Psychology: Foundations, Failures, and Reform Abstract Over the last decade, psychology has undergone an extensive methodological reckoning commonly referred to as the replication crisis. Large-scale replication efforts, preregistered studies, and meta-scientific…
Shame vs Guilt vs Fear: A Comparison (IEMT Perspective) Although shame, guilt, and fear are often used interchangeably in everyday language, they function very differently in clinical practice. From an Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) perspective, the key distinction is…
Is Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) the Same as EMDR? Introduction Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) are frequently compared because they both use eye movements in therapeutic contexts. This surface-level similarity has led…
Dealing with Abreactions Dealing with Abreactions in Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT): Distinguishing Release from Control and Managing Escalation Abstract. Abreactions (sudden intensifications of emotional or physiological distress during therapeutic work) are often treated as inherently therapeutic catharsis. However, practitioner…
IEMT for Bad Dreams and Nightmares IEMT for Bad Dreams and Nightmares: A Practitioner Framework for Assessment and Intervention Abstract. Nightmares and disturbing dreams are common across the lifespan and may present clinically as sleep disruption, anticipatory anxiety, and distress…
The Three Pillars and Transitional Emotional States The Three Pillars and Transitional Emotional States in Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) Abstract. The Three Pillars model in Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) provides a structured way of understanding how specific emotional…
Clinical Boundaries, Methodological Distinctions, and Practitioner Responsibility Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT): Clinical Boundaries, Methodological Distinctions, and Practitioner Responsibility Abstract. Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) is frequently discussed alongside other eye-movement-based interventions, yet its theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and ethical…
The Association for IEMT Practitioners at the 6 Regiment Army Air Corps Business Breakfast This week, The Association for IEMT Practitioners was proudly represented at the 6 Regiment Army Air Corps Business Breakfast at RNAS Yeovilton by Leanne Jones. The…
From Stuck to Clear: A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Action From Stuck to Clear: A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Action by Emma Toms When she came to me, she already understood her patterns.She could explain her…
Cognitive Distortions Cognitive distortions are habitual patterns of thinking that distort reality and reinforce negative emotions or unhelpful behaviours. They are not merely occasional unhelpful thoughts but consistent cognitive habits that colour how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world…
The Insular Cortex The Insular Cortex: Bridging Body, Emotion, and Conscious Awareness The insular cortex, or simply the insula, is a deeply situated region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the integration of sensory, emotional, and cognitive…
Overstating Harm Definition: Overstating harm is the tendency to exaggerate or amplify the extent, severity, or impact of harm in relation to an event, experience, or behaviour. Instead of describing harm proportionately, the harm is presented as more damaging than…
Conversation Analysis Conversation Analysis: Understanding the Structure of Talk Conversation Analysis (CA), developed by Harvey Sacks, Emanuel Schegloff, and Gail Jefferson, is a method for examining the fine-grained organisation of everyday talk. Rather than focusing on the content of what…
Implicit Communication Implicit Communication Models: Presupposition and Implicature In many conversations, what is left unsaid can be as significant as what is openly expressed. Implicit communication models explore how meaning is conveyed indirectly, often through shared assumptions and inferred implications.…
Frame Semantics Frame Semantics: Understanding Meaning Through Cognitive Contexts Frame Semantics, developed by Charles J. Fillmore, is a theory of meaning that examines how language is interpreted within structured mental models known as frames. These frames are cognitive structures that…
Speech Act Theory Speech Act Theory: Understanding What We Do With Words In the study of language and communication, Speech Act Theory, first introduced by J. L. Austin and later developed by John Searle – offers a robust framework for…
IEMT in Treating Stress-Related Skin Conditions Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) represents a promising non-intrusive adjunct in addressing chronic dermatological conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, particularly where psychological stressors contribute to flare-ups. Increasingly, first-person accounts suggest IEMT yields meaningful…
