This comprehensive review article examines the applications of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) beyond its traditional use in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The authors conducted a systematic literature search of empirical studies published up to 2020, focusing on EMDR’s potential efficacy in addressing a wide range of psychiatric and psychological conditions. The review synthesizes findings from group studies and case reports across various databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. It critically evaluates the current evidence base, discusses methodological considerations, and explores the theoretical implications for EMDR’s mechanism of action. The article provides a valuable overview of EMDR’s potential broader applications in psychotherapy and identifies areas for future research.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, EMDR As Treatment Option for Conditions Other Than PTSD created by Charles Scelles, MD (Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist FMH) et al. in 2021.
Publication Date:
Front. Psychol. 12:644369.
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Charles Scelles, MD (Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist FMH)
Dr Scelles is the medical director of the clinic La Métairie. He is a medical doctor and an EMDR registered therapist. This is his first work published in a peer reviewed journal.
Luis Carlo Bulnes, PhD
Dr. Bulnes is a researcher who focuses on cognitive and affective neuroscience. His works have been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.
Robert is an LMFT and EAP certiifed clinician with over 20 years of experience. He was trained in EMDR by Francine Shapiro in 1992 and holds Level 1 and 2 EMDR certifications. He produced the first sound (UpLevel) widely used as bilateral stimulation.
Recommended For:
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Analyze the current state of research on EMDR applications outside of PTSD treatment.
Evaluate EMDR's potential effectiveness across various psychiatric categories, including addictions, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions.
Critically assess the methodological strengths and limitations of existing studies on EMDR's expanded applications.
Discuss the potential benefits of EMDR in treating typically challenging patient populations or complex medical conditions.
Explore the theoretical implications of EMDR's broader applications for understanding its mechanism of action.
Identify areas requiring further research and more rigorous methodological approaches in the study of EMDR's expanded use.
Synthesize findings to consider the potential integration of EMDR into treatment plans for diverse psychological conditions.
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