Re: EMDR and the Evidence

One of the substantive points I was trying to make is that I don't think traditional highly controlled studies have a corner on the market as far as defining science. I will say again that I consider clinical case studies as credible evidence, and it seems like the heart of the debate here really is about how we define science and evidence. I will certainly read the study Brian has referenced; however, I have been in this field way too long and read far too many controlled studies to expect this study will be the definitive statement on the value of EMDR. To date I am unaware of any controlled study in psychology that is the definitive statement on anything. I will continue to read many other studies, listen to my colleagues, and work with my clients, and I am sure my perspective on EMDR will continue to evolve. As a clinician I rely on multiple sources of information, probably the most important is my clinical judgment regarding how best to help each unique client with the concerns for which they are seeking help.

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faulty reasoning?, by Brian G., 2/14/00 Re: EMDR and the Evidence, by Shapiro, 2/15/00 the discussion continues, by Brian G., 2/15/00 Re: the discussion continues, by Tom Cloyd, 4/7/00 Re: the discussion continues, by Brian, 4/9/00

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