CNET Editors' review
EMDR Aid allows users to continue Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy outside their therapist's office. The program's simple interface and functions make it an attractive treatment option.
EMDR should be performed only with the guidance of a qualified therapist, and EMDR Aid makes it clear that this program is not for self-diagnosis or treatment. In fact, users looking to treat themselves without professional guidance will likely be disappointed in this program; there's not much to it. For therapists and their clients who have established an EMDR treatment plan, however, this program may be useful. The interface is simple. Users first select the duration of their session in 30-second increments from 30 to 180 seconds (an unlimited options is also available). Users then watch a black square move back and forth across a white field, with an optional tone sounding each time the square hits an edge. Users can control the speed and direction of the square's movement. EMDR Aid has no Help file to speak of, although it does offer some basic information about how EMDR works and post-traumatic stress disorder. The missing Help file is not much of a problem, as the program's functions are limited and obvious to those familiar with this treatment method.
EMDR Aid is free, and it installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to therapists and their clients who are looking for an easy way to continue EMDR treatment at home.
Publisher's Description
From Special Mates:
EMDR-Aid provides EMDR on your PC which allows you to concentrate on how your patient is responding to the treatment. You can vary the direction, speed, and volume of the stimulation to suit the individual needs of each patient. Clear and simple controls ensure that your patients follow closely all your recommendations about session duration, but they can change the speed and direction of the stimulation to suit their own comfort. Version 4.1 has been updated to run on Windows Vista
What's new in this version: Version 4.1 has been updated to run on Windows Vista
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"do not waste your time."
Version: EMDR Aid 4.1
Pros
The advertising makes it look appealing. It is not.
Cons
More headaches than operational.
Summary
Spend your time on something worthwhile. Not this.
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"Decent freeware - Needs MS hotfix"
Version: EMDR Aid 4.1
Pros
Once the "comctl32.ocx" Microsoft hotfix is applied the freeware does what it says it does in a very simple and easy to use way.
Cons
The user has to apply a hotfix and/or find the missing file online and register it on the PC.
Summary
It would be nice if the software Dev's corrected the missing file issue, but it's freeware so don't expect them to spend much time fixing a Windows compatibility issue. Here's how to take care of it yourself if you want to give the software a go.
1. Search for the missing file "comctl32.ocx" online.
2. (optional) Run a quick virus scan on the file.
3. Copy it to the "C:\windows\system32" folder.
4. Register the file: Start > Run > (type) regsvr32 comctl32.ocx -
"DOESN'T WORK!! MISSING FILE!!"
Version: EMDR Aid 4.1
Pros
I have downloaded this software several times on two different computers. IT DOESN'T WORK. All I get after the initial screen is that there's a missing file. Big waste of time.
Cons
I have downloaded this software several times on two different computers. IT DOESN'T WORK. All I get after the initial screen is that there's a missing file. Big waste of time.
Summary
Would be nice if it would work.
Well, thanks to H2oGrrl's review (thanks, H2oGrrl!!), I was able to use the program. I would upgrade it to maybe 2 stars--2.5 stars if Cnet would let me. For one thing, once I set the session length, I couldn't find any way to change it, even when I exited and reopened the program. There were no adjustments or help of any kind. Also, it's a small window which you CANNOT maximize, so you need to put your face much closer to the screen or your eyes won't get the movement required. Personally, I'm sorry I wasted my time on getting EMDR Aid. But H2oGrrl's suggestion did work.
Updated on Apr 2, 2011
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