Potential of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Recently, research attention has been focused on the types of memory processes involved in PTSD and hypothesized neurobiological processes.
Resource Abstract
“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to attract both empirical and clinical interest due to its complex symptom profile and the underlying processes involved. Recently, research attention has been focused on the types of memory processes involved in PTSD and hypothesized neurobiological processes. Complicating this exploration, and the treatment of PTSD, are underlying comorbid disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Treatment of PTSD has undergone further reviews with the introduction of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR has been empirically demonstrated to be as efficacious as other specific PTSD treatments, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. There is emerging evidence that there are different processes underlying these two types of trauma treatment and some evidence that EMDR might have an efficiency advantage. Current research and understanding regarding the processes of EMDR and the future direction of EMDR is presented.”
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Resource Access
Open Access
McGuire, T. M., Lee, C.W., & Drummond, P. D. (2014). Potential of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychological Research and Behavior Management, 7, 273-283. Open access: https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S52268
Date
June 11, 2014
Creator(s)
Tracy M. McGuire, Christopher W. Lee, Peter D. Drummond
Topics
PTSD
Practice & Methods
Neurobiology
Extent
11 pages
Publisher
Dovepress
Rights
© 2014 McGuire et al. This work is published by Dove Medical Press Limited, and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution – Non Commercial (unported, v3.0) License. The full terms of the License are available at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. Non-commercial uses of the work are permitted without any further permission from Dove Medical Press Limited, provided the work is properly attributed. Permissions beyond the scope of the License are administered by Dove Medical Press Limited. Information on how to request permission may be found at: http://www.dovepress.com/permissions.php
APA Citation
McGuire, T. M., Lee, C.W., & Drummond, P. D. (2014). Potential of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychological Research and Behavior Management, 7, 273-283. Open access: https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S52268
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access
