Treating cognitive distortions with EMDR: A case study of a sex offender

This single-case study illustrates howeyemovement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be of use in the treatment of cognitive distortions in sex offenders who themselves have been victimized in their childhood. A 56-year-old man did not perceive his childhood sexual experiences as negative. As a consequence, he could not see any harm in his own offending in later life. He spent one year in cognitive-behavioral group therapy barely making any progress. After nine EMDR sessions, most cognitive distortions appeared to be resolved. He was able to attend his group sessions in a more open and involved manner.

Journal

English

ten Hoor, N. M. (2013, May). Treating cognitive distortions with EMDR: A case study of a sex offender. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 12(2), 139-148. doi:10.1080/14999013.2013.791350