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EMDR therapy can fully replace the rigorous training required in each specialty field.
EMDR therapy can fully replace the rigorous training required in each specialty field.
False
Clients who have used sex to hurt others may not pose a risk of repeating such behaviors if they become overwhelmed.
Clients who have used sex to hurt others may not pose a risk of repeating such behaviors if they become overwhelmed.
False
EMDR therapists should be well trained in sex offender treatment to effectively work with this population.
EMDR therapists should be well trained in sex offender treatment to effectively work with this population.
True
Emotional dysregulation is a common feature among clients who have hurt others using sex.
Emotional dysregulation is a common feature among clients who have hurt others using sex.
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Sharing information with a larger team is not necessary for EMDR therapists working with sex offenders.
Sharing information with a larger team is not necessary for EMDR therapists working with sex offenders.
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EMDR therapists may find it unsettling to hear graphic sexual details from the sex offender's perspective.
EMDR therapists may find it unsettling to hear graphic sexual details from the sex offender's perspective.
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Sex offenders are usually mandated to treatment by the community support team.
Sex offenders are usually mandated to treatment by the community support team.
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Denial prevalent in sex offenders refers only to outright denial of wrongdoing.
Denial prevalent in sex offenders refers only to outright denial of wrongdoing.
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Treatment with sex offenders tends to be less structured and therapist-led.
Treatment with sex offenders tends to be less structured and therapist-led.
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Emotional dysregulation is not a common issue among sex offenders receiving treatment.
Emotional dysregulation is not a common issue among sex offenders receiving treatment.
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EMDR therapy has been widely applied in forensic settings with a comprehensive theory guiding its use.
EMDR therapy has been widely applied in forensic settings with a comprehensive theory guiding its use.
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Datta and Wallace's 1996 study on EMDR therapy with incarcerated adolescents found a decrease in perpetrator empathy after treatment.
Datta and Wallace's 1996 study on EMDR therapy with incarcerated adolescents found a decrease in perpetrator empathy after treatment.
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The study by Finlay (2002) focused on female sex offenders and the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for them.
The study by Finlay (2002) focused on female sex offenders and the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for them.
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Addressing childhood trauma in the treatment of sex offenders may result in a reduction in anxiety and an increase in victim empathy, according to Datta and Wallace.
Addressing childhood trauma in the treatment of sex offenders may result in a reduction in anxiety and an increase in victim empathy, according to Datta and Wallace.
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Distorted memories of victimization in sex offenders can be influenced by various kinds of ACE related to love, attention, or sexual arousal.
Distorted memories of victimization in sex offenders can be influenced by various kinds of ACE related to love, attention, or sexual arousal.
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EMDR therapy is always recommended to end once all relevant dynamics and dysfunctionally stored memories are resolved.
EMDR therapy is always recommended to end once all relevant dynamics and dysfunctionally stored memories are resolved.
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The EMDR therapist should avoid addressing feelings of shame regarding wrongdoing until all offense drivers are resolved.
The EMDR therapist should avoid addressing feelings of shame regarding wrongdoing until all offense drivers are resolved.
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Enhancing the offender's denial and cognitive distortions is a recommended practice during EMDR therapy.
Enhancing the offender's denial and cognitive distortions is a recommended practice during EMDR therapy.
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Collaboration with a sex offender treatment provider is crucial for addressing counterintuitive aspects during EMDR therapy.
Collaboration with a sex offender treatment provider is crucial for addressing counterintuitive aspects during EMDR therapy.
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It is advisable for the EMDR therapist to resolve trauma-related issues in contemporary treatment of offenders without collaboration.
It is advisable for the EMDR therapist to resolve trauma-related issues in contemporary treatment of offenders without collaboration.
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EMDR therapy does not require any special licensing or certification overseen by government agencies.
EMDR therapy does not require any special licensing or certification overseen by government agencies.
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The collaboration between sex offender treatment and trauma treatment fields is believed to be beneficial for forensic psychological treatment.
The collaboration between sex offender treatment and trauma treatment fields is believed to be beneficial for forensic psychological treatment.
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Non-sex offender specific therapists do not need to be aware of any features when working with sex offenders.
Non-sex offender specific therapists do not need to be aware of any features when working with sex offenders.
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In order for the implementation of the model to achieve maximum benefit, practitioners from specialized fields are not required to form a close, collaborative working relationship.
In order for the implementation of the model to achieve maximum benefit, practitioners from specialized fields are not required to form a close, collaborative working relationship.
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The article discusses the collaboration between sex offender treatment specialists and EMDR therapists to address emotional dysregulation in forensic settings.
The article discusses the collaboration between sex offender treatment specialists and EMDR therapists to address emotional dysregulation in forensic settings.
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EMDR therapy has been proven to have a high success rate in reducing sexual recidivism among sex offenders.
EMDR therapy has been proven to have a high success rate in reducing sexual recidivism among sex offenders.
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The meta-analysis conducted in 2015 concluded that untreated sex offenders had a lower recidivism rate than treated sex offenders.
The meta-analysis conducted in 2015 concluded that untreated sex offenders had a lower recidivism rate than treated sex offenders.
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CBT approaches for treating sex offenders have consistently shown a positive treatment effect according to a 2015 meta-analysis.
CBT approaches for treating sex offenders have consistently shown a positive treatment effect according to a 2015 meta-analysis.
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EMDR therapists are not required to have specific training in sex offender treatment to effectively work with this population.
EMDR therapists are not required to have specific training in sex offender treatment to effectively work with this population.
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The call for more effective means of treating sex offenders has decreased over the last few decades due to advancements in therapy approaches.
The call for more effective means of treating sex offenders has decreased over the last few decades due to advancements in therapy approaches.
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In sex offender treatment, the therapist aims to target and restructure explicit beliefs.
In sex offender treatment, the therapist aims to target and restructure explicit beliefs.
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The therapist suggests the client observe and learn what they might be wanting or needing from their offender during EMDR therapy.
The therapist suggests the client observe and learn what they might be wanting or needing from their offender during EMDR therapy.
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The client in the text recognized that he intentionally invited the sexual behaviors that were perpetrated against him.
The client in the text recognized that he intentionally invited the sexual behaviors that were perpetrated against him.
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Trauma sequelae are not considered barriers to client responsivity in the field of sex offender treatment.
Trauma sequelae are not considered barriers to client responsivity in the field of sex offender treatment.
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Sex offender treatment used to primarily focus on relapse-prevention avoidant goals and not etiology and approach goals.
Sex offender treatment used to primarily focus on relapse-prevention avoidant goals and not etiology and approach goals.
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EMDR therapists working with sex offenders do not need to be trained in sex offender treatment.
EMDR therapists working with sex offenders do not need to be trained in sex offender treatment.
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Denial prevalent in sex offenders only refers to outright denial of wrongdoing.
Denial prevalent in sex offenders only refers to outright denial of wrongdoing.
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Emotional dysregulation is not a common feature among clients who have hurt others using sex according to the text.
Emotional dysregulation is not a common feature among clients who have hurt others using sex according to the text.
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EMDR therapy can replace the rigorous training required in each specialty field for working with sex offenders.
EMDR therapy can replace the rigorous training required in each specialty field for working with sex offenders.
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Clients who have used sex to hurt others may not pose a risk of repeating such behaviors if they become overwhelmed according to the text.
Clients who have used sex to hurt others may not pose a risk of repeating such behaviors if they become overwhelmed according to the text.
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