Efficacy Archives

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.

Self-healing aspects of EMDR: The therapeutic change process and perspectives of integrated psychotherapies (Journal of Psychotherapy Integration)

Self-healing using EMDR is discussed from the perspectives of other psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the contribution of EMDR.

The effectiveness of EMDR with adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse (Social Work Research)

A randomized experimental evaluation found support for EMDR in reducing trauma among adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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