Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions
This article reviews other research and discusses the application of EMDR beyond PTSD with other mental and physical health conditions.
Article Abstract
“Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is an established psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves the use of repetitive eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to aid in the reprocessing of traumatic memories. It is unique in that it does not require extended exposure to or discussion of distressing memories and may result in symptom resolution in fewer sessions than other psychotherapies. In the decades since its initial development, a wealth of high-quality evidence has suggested that EMDR is a safe and effective treatment for trauma- and stress-based conditions, resulting in its inclusion in various treatment guidelines. This article reviews the theory behind how EMDR works, how it is conducted, the evidence supporting its use in the treatment of PTSD and its approved indications and contraindications.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Javinsky, T-R., Udo, I., & Awani, T. (2022). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions. BJPsych Advances, 31, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.31
About the Journal
“BJPsych Advances distils current clinical knowledge into a single resource, written and peer-reviewed by expert clinicians to meet the CPD needs of consultant psychiatrists.”
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Date
June 27, 2022
Creator(s)
Tori-Rose Javinsky, Itoro Udo, Tuoyo Awani
Topics
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Dissociation, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Pain/Chronic Pain, Psychosis/Schizophrenia, Sleep
Practice & Methods
Efficacy
Extent
10 pages
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Rights
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
APA Citation
Javinsky, T-R., Udo, I., & Awani, T. (2022). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions. BJPsych Advances, 31, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.31
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access