ABSTRACT
Chapter 7 examines a proposed evolution of human thoughts and how they can be reprocessed using SF-EMDR psychotherapy. It is widely accepted that we use only five per cent of our brain’s capacity for conscious thought. The remaining ninety-five per cent is below our level of conscious control. Various theories on the origin of consciousness are discussed in relation to Dr Stuart Hameroff and Sir Roger Penrose. The unexplained aspects of consciousness are presented in this updated chapter. This includes an explanation of quantum physics and Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment. The components of orchestrated objective reduction (ORCH OR) are introduced to pave the way to describe how quantum field theory is the underpinning hypothesis for SF-EMDR. Quantum Bayesianism is explained in how it impacts on psychotherapy in general. This leads to the primary rest–activity cycle as the fundamental component of SF-EMDR. Finally, the role of sleep in both repairing tissues and when disrupted in complex trauma disorders is explained. Ways of exploring the potential of this part of brain processing are discussed. The concept of the connectome is introduced, along with its proposed role in memory. This work, described by Dr Sebastian Seung (2012), is at the cutting edge of scientific research into neural structure and function. The concept of the philosophy of Bertrand Russell is mentioned to explore avenues about how we might develop therapeutic conversations with our patients. SF-EMDR psychotherapy can benefit patients with a range of disorders, from anorexia nervosa, dissociative identity disorder, complex and developmental trauma, to patients with a history of both suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury. The chapter concludes with an introduction to theories on the origin of the universe and a discussion of the impact of some famous historical dreams on the course of history and science.
