Re: Reviewing the totality of the evidence against EMDR's claims

Robert P. O'Brien, PH.D wrote: "Thus it is the considered judgement of the members of this Division of the biggest association of psychologist in the world that there is empirical evidence for the effectiveness of EMDR."

I think Brian's post reflects the reality of the Div 12 Task Force. It could be argued that any goal-directed time-limited supportive therapy would certainly do better than being on a wait-list. I believe that intercessory prayer has been supported in at least two studies. Then using your wording, do you think it's accurate to then say that "it is the considered judgement of the members of this Division of the biggest association of psychologist in the world that there is empirical evidence for the effectiveness of praying for a loved one who is depressed, even if they are not aware of your prayer, and we think this is equal in value to CBT or IPT for depression?" My points are 1) meeting criteria for the "probably efficacious" category is not difficult. Further, the criteria set forth are obviously problematic. 2) Meeting criteria does not pass through the considered judgement of the members of Div 12. There is no vote by or polling of the members. 3) It has never been my contention that EMDR is completely ineffective.

Thank you and I hope all have a wonderful weekend,

Don

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Re: Reviewing the totality of the evidence against EMDR's claims, by Sandra Paulsen, Ph.D., 2/19/00

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