[Techniques from EMDR Psychotherapy : a tool against disruptive psycho-behavioural disorders?]

Abstract

Behavioural disorders in residential care facilities for dependent seniors are particularly common in residents with Alzheimer's and related diseases. Verbal agitation is one of the most disruptive behavioural disorders. The use of techniques from Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy in gerontology, its applications and research perspectives may be illustrated.

Keywords: EMDR technique; Ehpad; agitation verbale; alternating bilateral stimulations; cognitive disorders; stimulation bilatérale alternée; technique EMDR; trouble cognitif; verbal agitation.