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Research Review: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) revisited

Two years ago, I wrote an opinion/commentary questioning the scientific validity of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a psychotherapeutic intervention. It was based on a systematic review and meta-analytic study by Cuijpers and colleagues that was published in 2020. I had concluded then that exposure probably played a critical role as the mainContinue reading “Research Review: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) revisited”

Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) revisited

Three years ago, I wrote a post about how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is often misconstrued, reduced to nothing more than thought challenging, and blamed when it does not appear to work in therapy. Common misconceptions about CBT were addressed in my article then. Today’s post is perhaps a timely update of my previous article,Continue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) revisited”

Opinion/Commentary: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Science or Pseudoscience?

Note: an updated review was published on 18/05/2024. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly contentious psychotherapeutic modality. To some, it’s a saving grace. In fact, a recent CNA Insider documentary seemingly espoused the benefits of EMDR in the treatment of specific phobias. To others however, EMDR represents the many wrongs in theContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Science or Pseudoscience?”

Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Deceptively Simple, Genuinely Complex

Note: a newer article on the subject was posted on 11/05/2024. Recently, I was on the Internet when a rant in an online forum caught my attention. It was from a supposed psychotherapist who was currently undergoing therapy themselves (gender neutral). In it, they shared their exasperation with CBT and positive psychology, going on aboutContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Deceptively Simple, Genuinely Complex”