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EMDR's Theoretical Foundation Explored
- EMDR is essentially prolonged exposure therapy with added bilateral stimulation, not a unique neuroscience-based treatment.
- Its claimed neuroscience support remains unproven and mostly theoretical.
Therapist's Skepticism After Certification
- Angela became EMDR-certified after seeing poor client outcomes and sought further education by deep diving into EMDR research.
- She realized her clinical experience matched research showing abysmal results, especially outside intensive inpatient settings.
Therapy vs Neuroscience Tension
- Neuroscience is increasingly overvalued in therapy, often overshadowing the therapist's effectiveness.
- Embracing neuroscience too much risks placing psychology as secondary to pharmacology and medical interventions.