4047-25: The Utilization of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Clients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Clinical Case Study Explorations

This presentation presents the utilization of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Case studies will be shared with participants to showcase the efficacy of EMDR as an evidence-based intervention beyond use for PTSD.

Presenter:  Anka Roberto, DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Key Takeaway(s): 

• EMDR demonstrates efficacy in reducing OCD symptoms across age groups.

Keywords:  EMDR, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  January 9, 2026
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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