Adaptive Information Processing model (AIP)

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Program/Intervention Name

Adaptive Information Processing model (AIP)

Category

Attachment Interventions, Trauma Treatment


Program/Intervention Description

Adaptive Information Processing model (AIP) guides the use of EMDR . The theory is based on the belief trauma is stored and stuck in the brains neural network. Any memory of a traumatic event causes the child to connect to the negative feelings and cognition associated with it. The goal is to add adaptive behaviors to the neural network. This is accomplished through bilateral stimulation, a process that creates new neural pathways and the ability to access the stored trauma. This allows for the reprocessing of the trauma and reduction of associated anxiety, thereby creating new associations with memories and increasing adaptive behaviors. Four components of team treatment: Family Therapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist; Peer Consultation, Integrative Parenting Class.


Intervention Target Population Identified (Age Group)

Unknown


Program Goals/Outcomes

Create a more secure attachment with caregiver; Increase child's regulation of emotion and integration within the brain; Process the stuck trauma, a barrier to feeling safe and loved; Improve skills for overall functioning.


QIC Target Group

Both Target 1 and Target 2


QIC Adoption/Guardianship Relevance Levels

LEVEL 2: Adapted for Adoption or Guardianship


QIC level of Evidence

LEVEL 3: Emerging Practice


Intervention Web Site/URL


Contact Person/Purveyor

Cathy Schweitzer; Stefanie Armstrong

Agency/Affiliation

The Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska

Contact Email

cathy@atchnebraska.com

Contact Phone

402-981-2120

External Links (Registry/Other Catalog)

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