More experimental is the contribution of EMDR to the treatment of addiction and compulsion. Miller (2010) developed the Feeling-State Theory of impulse-control disorders, postulating that impulse-control disorders develop when positive feelings…
These research findings on these techniques, with the noted variations from the traditional EMDR protocol, suggest that EMDR is a valuable addition to standard CBT RP sex offender treat ment. By integrating this treatment modality into standard sex…
Les données disponibles montrent que les auteurs de violences sexuelles ont connu des niveaux d'expériences défavorables de l'enfance (ACE : adverse childhood experiences) plus élevés que ceux vécus par la population générale ou d'autres populations…
Evidence shows that sexual offenders have higher levels of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) than either the general population or other criminal populations. Historically, it was considered standard practice for sex offender therapists to dissuade…
Research demonstrates a high incidence of offence-related trauma in mentally disordered offenders convicted of violent and sexual offences. The adaptive information processing (AIP) model offers a theoretical framework for understanding the…
This article presents four brief reports that illustrate EMDR’s potential in addressing a range of pathologies and problems. These include traumatized groups, families and couples, sex offenders, and individuals with performance anxiety. Each brief…
Most sex offenders in treatment in the United States understand and adapt well to the predominantly cognitive/behavioral/relapse prevention (RP) aspects of their treatment. "No more victims" is the fundamental goal of sex offender treatment, and due…
