Author – Bailey Hall Randomized clinical trials, non-randomized clinical trials, and meta-analysis have been completed to test the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR has been extensively and repeatedly validated. However, systematic literature reviews show that there is no significant difference in the efficacy of EMDR when compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)… Read More
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What is EMDR? A closer look at trauma treatment
Author – Bailey Hall Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic technique developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro that aims to relieve individuals of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms (Gomez et al., 2017). EMDR is recognized as a highly effective treatment by numerous trauma organizations including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the International… Read More
Bringing Mindfulness to Diverse Populations
How do I bring mindful awareness into clinical work with diverse populations? I regard cultivating moment to moment awareness as a curative mechanism that transcends diagnosis, addresses underlying causes of suffering, and serves as an active ingredient in most psychotherapy. Research has shown the clinical value of mindfulness interventions for many psychological difficulties including depression,… Read More
What is Sex Addiction? (Part 2)
What is Sex Addiction? Many times, in attempts to recover from sex addiction on their own, sex addicts end up developing another addiction. 83% of sex addicts also have concurrent addictions such as alcoholism, marijuana or other drug abuses, eating disorders and compulsive gambling (Hayden, 2013). When multiple addiction coexist, untreated sex addiction complicates recovery… Read More
What is Sex Addiction? (Part 1)
What is Sex Addiction? It is important to understand what sex addiction is. The definition of sex addiction has been confusing to practitioners. Sex addiction can involve a wide range of behaviors, including compulsive masturbation, chronic extramarital affairs or one-night stands, viewing of pornographic magazines or videos, internet pornography, prostitution, voyeurism, exhibitionism, sexual harassment and… Read More