Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: A conceptual framework

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: A conceptual framework

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a method which was initially used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. But it is now being used in different therapeutic situations. EMDR is an eight-phase treatment method. History taking, client preparation, assessment, desens...

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Main Authors: Menon Sukanya, Jayan C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Subjects:
<i>Anxiety
cognitive therapy
conditioning
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
post-traumatic stress disorder</i>
Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2010;volume=32;issue=2;spage=136;epage=140;aulast=Menon
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Summary:Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a method which was initially used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. But it is now being used in different therapeutic situations. EMDR is an eight-phase treatment method. History taking, client preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure and reevaluation of treatment effect are the eight phases of this treatment which are briefly described. A case report is also depicted which indicates the efficacy of EMDR. The areas where EMDR is used and the possible ways through which it is working are also described.
ISSN:0253-7176
0975-1564

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