Resources in EMDR and Other Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy: A Review

The present review examines how resources have been used in trauma-focused psychotherapy with an emphasis on their use in EMDR.

Article Abstract

“The present review examines how resources have been used in trauma-focused psychotherapy with an emphasis on their use in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Current practices of EMDR-trained clinicians are presented in a historical context and considering a range of contemporary approaches to ego strengthening. This article describes the use of resources as presented in the EMDR literature along with research findings. The review concludes with a call for controlled research on widely used resource-focused procedures and practice guidelines for their use in clinical applications of EMDR.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Leeds, A. M. (2009). Resources in EMDR and Other Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy: A Review. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(3), 152–160. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.3.152

About the Journal

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.