Peer-Reviewed Archives

Eye movement desensitization: Three unusual cases (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)

Three complex cases are presented on the applicability of eye movement desensitization (EMD) for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The clinical phenomena of the conduct of EMDR and Thought Field Therapy were interpreted within the concepts of classical conditioning.

Imaginal exposure (image habituation training—IHT) vs. applied muscle relaxation (AMR) vs. eye movement desensitization (EMD) for PTSD.

After five sessions of EMDR, subjects reported a considerable decrease in the frequency of panic attacks, general anxiety, and more.

Case reports make claims for efficacy of “eye movement desensitization” (EMD) in treatment of traumatic memories. Is there evidence?

Study reporting on eight patients with PTSD who received EMDR treatment showed significant improvements on assessment measures.

Two multiple personality disorder patients with severe, persistent phobias were successfully treated using EMDR.

This study explores the efficacy of EMDR in the management of acute pain induced by hand exposures to ice water.

This article reviews research on EMDR’s efficacy, addresses clinical considerations, and discusses EMDR in clinical practice.

EMD/R was investigated with Vietnam combat veterans with PTSD, assigned to EMD/R or a control condition, and may not have been effective.

Statistics students with test anxiety were randomly assigned to EMD or control (finger tapping) to test if eye movement are critical.

An articulated concern of EMDR efficacy and application circa 1994.