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Exploring therapists' experiences of applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with clients experiencing psychosis

Exploring therapists' experiences of applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with clients experiencing psychosis
Exploring therapists' experiences of applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with clients experiencing psychosis

Little is known of the usability of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as an intervention for those experiencing psychosis. This study aimed to explore therapists' experience of using EMDR with this population. A qualitative design was employed using an inductive approach and a thematic analysis. Twenty therapists, who had used EMDR with this client group, took part in a semi-structured interview to explore their experiences of the intervention. Key themes were generated from the data: (a) familiarity with psychosis and EMDR, (b) acceptability of EMDR, (c) the importance of systemic factors, and (d) keeping key therapy principles in mind. Findings highlighted the importance of supervision to build therapist confidence, the value of the multidisciplinary team, and the need for a shift in beliefs surrounding the usefulness of EMDR to the wider system. Recommendations for individuals and services are provided.

eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychosis, qualitative, thematic analysis, therapists' experiences
1933-3196
142-156
Phillips, Rebecca
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Phillips, Rebecca, Maguire, Tessa, McSherry, Pamela and Pinto, Catherine (2021) Exploring therapists' experiences of applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with clients experiencing psychosis. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 15 (3), 142-156. (doi:10.1891/EMDR-D-21-00018).

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Little is known of the usability of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as an intervention for those experiencing psychosis. This study aimed to explore therapists' experience of using EMDR with this population. A qualitative design was employed using an inductive approach and a thematic analysis. Twenty therapists, who had used EMDR with this client group, took part in a semi-structured interview to explore their experiences of the intervention. Key themes were generated from the data: (a) familiarity with psychosis and EMDR, (b) acceptability of EMDR, (c) the importance of systemic factors, and (d) keeping key therapy principles in mind. Findings highlighted the importance of supervision to build therapist confidence, the value of the multidisciplinary team, and the need for a shift in beliefs surrounding the usefulness of EMDR to the wider system. Recommendations for individuals and services are provided.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 10 June 2021
Published date: 1 August 2021
Keywords: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychosis, qualitative, thematic analysis, therapists' experiences

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Local EPrints ID: 453254
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/453254
ISSN: 1933-3196
PURE UUID: 90289709-a8d8-41c1-ac7b-949cbd3abd2a

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Date deposited: 11 Jan 2022 17:48
Last modified: 17 Mar 2024 06:47

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Author: Rebecca Phillips
Author: Tessa Maguire
Author: Pamela McSherry
Author: Catherine Pinto

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