EMDR Forum Archive, 1999
Re: EMDR and phobias
Brian G. · 2/15/00 at 12:31 am ET
Let's take a closer look at the references provided by Dr. Shapiro: De Jongh, A., Ten Broeke, E.T. & Renseen, M.R. (1999) The treatment of specific phobias with eye movement From the abstract: With regard to the treatment of childhood Less than conclusive evidence as you can see. Next: Shapiro, F. (1999) Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Clinical and research implications of an From the abstract: Unfortunately, some research has been Look at Dr. Shapiro's article in light of another: Treatment fidelity and research on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was introduced by Frances Shapiro (1989) as Dr. Shapiro, it would be better to address the major issues of EMDR in totality instead of attempting to selectively reference. As far as posting one-sided comments, please review the last 2 years of postings from yourself and others on this discussion group. Brian
desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Protocol, empirical staturs, and conceptual issues, 13, 69-86
spider phobia, EMDR has been found to be more effective than a placebo control condition, but
less effective than exposure in vivo. The empirical support for EMDR with specific phobias is still
meagre, therefore, one should remain cautious. However, given that there is insufficient research
to validate any method for complex or trauma related phobias, that EMDR is a time-limited
procedure, and that it can be used in cases for which an exposure in vivo approach is difficult to
administer, the application of EMDR with specific phobias merits further clinical and research
attention.
integrated psychotherapy treatment. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 13, 35-67.
conducted that has been severely hampered by insufficient treatment fidelity and lack of clinical
validity. Consequently, this article will attempt to describe the procedures and protocols that are
believed to contribute to EMDR's clinical effects and are, therefore, suggested for the EMDR
treatment and research of the anxiety disorders. This is particularly relevant given the
misconceptions that have abounded due to the unfortunate naming of the procedure after the eye
movements, which have proved to be only one of many useful types of stimulation, and only one
of many components of this complex, integrated treatment.
Rosen GM.
Related Articles
J Anxiety Disord. 1999 Jan-Apr;13(1-2):173-84.
PMID: 10225507; UI: 99240013
a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. When controlled studies failed to support the
extraordinarily positive findings and claims made by Shapiro, proponents of EMDR raised the
issue of treatment fidelity and criticized researchers for being inadequately trained. This paper
considers the issues raised by EMDR proponents. It is concluded that treatment fidelity has been
used as a specious, distracting issue that permits the continued promotion of EMDR in the face of
negative empirical findings. Clinical psychologists are urged to remember the basic tenets of
science when evaluating extraordinary claims made for novel techniques.
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