Title

Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (Emdr) As A Time-Limited Treatment Intervention For Body Image Disturbance And Self-Esteem: A Single Subject Case Study Design

Keywords

Anorexia; Body image; Bulimia; Eating disorders; Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR); Self-esteem; Single subject design

Abstract

This single subject case study implemented in the private practice setting examined body-image disturbance and self-esteem. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is the treatment modality. The Self-Esteem Rating Scale and the Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire are pre and post tested. A self-developed Daily Body Satisfaction Log is used throughout the 43-day observation period. Scores on subjects' self-esteem and body image avoidance showed clinical improvement over the treatment period. Based on this clinical examination, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing appears to be a promising time-limited treatment intervention that merits further research for application to eating disorder symptoms such as body image disturbance and low self-esteem. Suggestions for future research are provided.

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Publication Title

Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice

Volume

1

Issue

3

Number of Pages

1-16

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1300/J288v01n03_01

Socpus ID

0033785130 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0033785130

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