EMDR as an evidence-based therapy for trauma

A reply to the Independent Forensic Expert Group’s statement on con¬version therapy

Authors

  • Olivier Piedfort-Marin EMDR Europe
  • Isabel Fernandez EMDR Europe Association
  • Carol Miles EMDR International Association

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i3.122782

Keywords:

Conversion therapy, EMDR

Abstract

Letter to the Editor.

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Published

2021-02-10

How to Cite

Piedfort-Marin, O., Fernandez, I., & Miles, C. (2021). EMDR as an evidence-based therapy for trauma: A reply to the Independent Forensic Expert Group’s statement on con¬version therapy. Torture Journal, 30(3), 117–119. https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i3.122782

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2020): Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture

Section

Letter to the Editor

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