EMDRIA Definition of EMDR
This definition of EMDR therapy provides a clear and common frame of reference for EMDR clinicians, consumers, researchers, media, and public.
Resource Description
This definition is a result of the Delphi Survey of the EMDRIA Education Task Group (ETG), following revisions of definitions of EMDR proposed in 2008 and 2009. This definition was endorsed by the EMDRIA Board in 2011.
Assistance was provided by expert panel members: Susan Brown, LCSW, BCD; Esly Carvalho, MS, LPC; Carol Forgash, MSW, LCSW, BCD; Karen Forte, LCSW, DCSW; Ana Gomez, MC, LPC; David Grand, Ph.D.; John Hartung, Psy.D.; L. Sue Hoffman, MSSW, LCSW, LMFT; Arne Hofmann, M.D., Ph.D.; Roy Kiessling, LISW; Jim Knipe, Ph.D.; Deborah Korn, Psy.D.; Andrew Leeds, Ph.D.; Sushma Mehrotra, clinical psychologist; Katy Murray, LICSW, BCD; Udi Oren, Ph.D.; Curt Rouanzoin, Ph.D.; Steven Silver, Ph.D.; Rosalie Thomas, RN, Ph.D.; Bennet Wolper, LMSW.
Resource Access
Open Access
EMDR International Association. (2019). EMDRIA Definition of EMDR. https://www.emdria.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EMDRIADefinitionofEMDR.pdf
Date
September 1, 2019
Creator(s)
EMDR International Association
Contributor(s)
Susan Brown, Esly Carvalho, Carol Forgash, Karen Forte, Ana Gomez, David Grand, John Hartung, L. Sue Hoffman, Arne Hofmann, Roy Kiessling, Jim Knipe, Deborah Korn, Andrew Leeds, Sushma Mehrotra, Katy Murray, Udi Oren, Curt Rouanzoin, Steven Silver, Rosalie Thomas, Bennet Wolper
Practice & Methods
History of EMDR
Extent
4 pages
Publisher
EMDR International Association
Rights
2019 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
EMDR International Association. (2019). EMDRIA Definition of EMDR.
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Report
Access Type
Open Access