Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for childhood sexual abuse memories in men who have sexually offended against children: Changes in perceptions of abuse and offending
EMDR could potentially contribute to the reduction of re-offending among adult males who had sexually offended against children.
Article Abstract
“Five adult males who had sexually offended against children and had previously been victims of child sex abuse (CSA) were interviewed about their experiences of completing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on memories of their CSA. Data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Themes identified encapsulated descriptions of changes in participants’ perspectives of their CSA that led to changes in perspectives of their offending behavior and victims, reduction in sexual preoccupation, increased desire for healthy adult relationships and reduced sexual arousal to children. Therefore EMDR could potentially contribute to the reduction of re-offending in this population.”
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Wright, L. C., Palmer, J., Kelly, R., & Derefaka, G. (2023). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for childhood sexual abuse memories in men who have sexually offended against children: Changes in perceptions of abuse and offending. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, Latest Articles. https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2023.2279318
Date
November 8, 2023
Creator(s)
Lisa Catherine Wright, Jessica Palmer, Rachel Kelly
Contributor(s)
Gail Derefaka
Topics
Abuse/Neglect, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Trauma
Client Population
Offenders/Perpetrators
Extent
18 pages
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
APA Citation
Wright, L. C., Palmer, J., Kelly, R., & Derefaka, G. (2023). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for childhood sexual abuse memories in men who have sexually offended against children: Changes in perceptions of abuse and offending. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, Latest Articles. https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2023.2279318
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource