Date of Award
Spring 2015
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Psychology
First Reader
Dr. Randall Wight
Second Reader
Dr. Jennifer Fayard
Third Reader
Dr. David Caddell
Abstract
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a controversial clinical treatment most often used in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. Many clinicians use this therapy, but no consensus exists whether this treatment works. This meta-analytic review examined EMDR versus waitlist or alternative treatments, in adult and child populations, and in reduction of depression and anxiety symptoms. Results indicate that EMDR has no significant effect in the reduction of symptoms in either population for either psychological disorder. Implications for further research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Allison, "The Efficacy of EMDR: A Meta-analysis of EMDR as Clinical Treatment" (2015). Honors Theses. 178.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/178