Treating spider phobia with eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing: Two case reports
Two spider phobics were first treated with Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and then received an exposure in vivo session.
Article Abstract
“Two spider phobics were first treated with Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and then received an exposure in vivo session. Results showed positive effects of EMDR, but also suggest that it is especially self-report measures that are sensitive to EMDR. Improvement on a behavioral measure was less pronounced and exposure was necessary to eliminate residual avoidance behavior. This observation confirms the position of those EMDR critics who point out that EMDR effects should be documented with objective and standardized evaluation instruments.”
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Muris, P., & Merckelbach, H. (1995). Treating spider phobia with eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing: Two case reports. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 9(5), 439-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/0887-6185(95)00023-H
Date
October 1, 1995
Creator(s)
Peter Muris, Harald Merckelbach
Topics
Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
Extent
11 pages
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
Copyright © 1995 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
APA Citation
Muris, P., & Merckelbach, H. (1995). Treating spider phobia with eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing: Two case reports. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 9(5), 439-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/0887-6185(95)00023-H
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource