Efficacy Archives

Adult PTSD and Its Treatment With EMDR: A Review of Controversies, Evidence, and Theoretical Knowledge (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This article provides an overview of selective issues relating to adult posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment with EMDR.

Assessing the long-term effects of EMDR: Results from an 18-month follow up study with adult female survivors of CSA (Journal of Child Sexual Abuse)

Study provides evidence that the benefits of EMDR for adult female survivors of child sexual abuse can be maintained over an 18-month period.

Effects of eye movement versus therapist instructions on the processing of distressing memories (Journal of Anxiety Disorders)

The effectiveness of EMDR was tested by randomly assigning 48 participants to either an eye movement or an eye stationary condition.

Validity of the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale in EMDR (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

To test the psychometric properties of the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale (SUDS), this study analyzed the data from 61 patients treated with EMDR.

Efficacy and mechanisms of action of EMDR as a treatment for PTSD (Murdoch University)

This article reviewed successful treatment approaches for PTSD and discusses the underlying processes of EMDR, one of the successful treatment approaches.

Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (American Psychiatric Association)

Guideline for the treatment of ASD and PTSD published by the American Psychiatric Association. EMDR is included as an effective treatment option for PTSD.

Three- and 6-Month Follow-Up of EMDR Treatment of PTSD in an HMO Setting (International Journal of Stress Management)

This follow-up study indicates that a small number of EMDR treatment sessions result in substantial benefits that are maintained over time.

Sexual abuse survivors’ perceptions of the effectiveness of EMDR and eclectic therapy (Research on Social Work Practice)

Survivor perspectives of the effectiveness of two treatments for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse—EMDR and eclectic therapy.

Comparative efficacy, speed, and adverse effects of three PTSD treatments: Exposure therapy, EMDR, and relaxation training (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology)

Efficacy, speed, and incidence of symptom worsening for 3 treatments of PTSD: prolonged exposure, relaxation training, or EMDR.

A critical evaluation of current views regarding eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Clarifying points of confusion (Journal of Clinical Psychology)

This article examines points of confusion in the literature on EMDR, including the theoretical, empirical, and historical issues around EMDR.

The relationship between efficacy and methodology in studies investigating EMDR treatment of PTSD (Journal of Clinical Psychology)

Studies on the efficacy of EMDR in the treatment of PTSD have yielded a range of results. This study explored methodological differences.

The relationship between efficacy and methodology in studies investigating EMDR treatment of PTSD (Journal of Clinical Psychology)

The authors conclude that methodological rigor reduces noise & error, allowing for the more accurate treatment effects in EMDR studies.

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