A methodological critique of the current status of eye movement desensitization (EMD)
The authors present a methodological critique of EMD with reference to assessment, treatment outcome, and treatment process.
Article Abstract
“Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD) has been recently advocated as a rapid treatment for the elimination of traumatic memories responsible for the maintenance of a number of anxiety disorders and their clinical correlates. Despite a limited conceptual framework, EMD has attracted considerable interest among clinicians and researchers. The popularity and interest generated by EMD will likely result in wide usage. We present a methodological critique of it with reference to assessment, treatment outcome, and treatment process. We also provide guidelines for judging the methodological adequacy of research on EMD and suggest intensive research to assess effectiveness, treatment components, and comparisons with other procedures.”
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Lohr, J. M., Kleinknecht, R. A., Conley, A. T., Dal Cerro, S., Schmidt, J., & Sonntag, M. E. (1992). A methodological critique of the current status of eye movement desensitization (EMD). Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23(3), 159-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(92)90032-E
Date
September 1, 1992
Creator(s)
Jeffrey M. Lohr, Ronald A. Kleinknecht, Althea T. Conley
Contributor(s)
Steven Dal Cerro, Joel Schmidt, Michael E. Sonntag
Practice & Methods
Efficacy
Extent
9 pages
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
Copyright © 1992 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
APA Citation
Lohr, J. M., Kleinknecht, R. A., Conley, A. T., Dal Cerro, S., Schmidt, J., & Sonntag, M. E. (1992). A methodological critique of the current status of eye movement desensitization (EMD). Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23(3), 159-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(92)90032-E
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article
Access Type
External Resource