Perceptions of EMDR amongst practicing clinicians: Preliminary findings and implications for practice setting

The efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has been established through randomized controlled research and recognized by reputable clinical bodies. This article uses a mixed methodology to determine the knowledge and perceptual base of EMDR amongst a sampling of practicing clinicians, and to ascertain any significant correlations between clinician variables and their perceptions of EMDR. The qualitative component explores how a psychoeducational workshop on EMDR impacted the samplings’ perceptions of EMDR. The overall receptivity to the use of EMDR in clinical settings was positive, with very few of the participants indicating previous reception of negative material on EMDR. This article offers implications for implementing EMDR in public practice settings since the majority of the study’s participants practice in such settings.

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Jamie N. Marich

Marich, J. N. (2009, April). Perceptions of EMDR amongst practicing clinicians: Preliminary findings and implications for practice setting. Capella University & PsyCare, Inc.