The client experience of treatment for generalized anxiety disorder utilizing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and motivational interviewing: A case study reflection

The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of clients in an integration model of EMDR and motivational interviewing (MI) in affecting generalized anxiety disorder.

Dissertation Abstract

“The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of clients in an integration model of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and motivational interviewing (MI) in affecting generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). EMDR is an effective treatment in various anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, specific phobia, and reducing symptoms in other anxiety disorders; however, few studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of EMDR for the treatment of GAD and its main symptoms. As MI is a treatment module that directly addresses change, ambivalence, and treatment resistance, it may be effective to integrate with EMDR in the service of improving treatment response for GAD clients. In an integrated model, the primary focus will be less on trauma and more on the processing of motivational factors. Participants will be selected purposefully from the population of those having current or recent experiences with GAD that are negatively affecting the quality of their life. New clients of the therapist will be purposefully informed of the study and selected for the study. The sample size of this study will not exceed eight participants.”

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Open Access

Moffitt, C. (2024). The client experience of treatment for generalized anxiety disorder utilizing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and motivational interviewing: A case study reflection. (31484467). [Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. https://www.proquest.com/openview/608401b66f01d767edcde8f6f8be5a60/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y