Group eye movement desensitization and reprocessing interventions in adults and children: A systematic review of randomized and nonrandomized trials (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)

EMDR group protocols have advantages like reducing wait times, using drawing or writing as a mean of expressing and offering group support.

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Trauma-focused psychotherapy response in youth with posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with changes in insula volume (Journal of Psychiatric Research)

Study on the relationship between treatment response and alternations in brain structures associated with PTSD in children and adolescents.

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Efficacy of EMDR: Case study of a child with choking phobia – case report (Psychiatria Danubina)

This study adds to the limited literature on the early intervention of EMDR for young children with a trauma-related phobia.

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The application of EMDR therapy in treating adolescents with the adjustment disorder: A case report (Psychiatria Danubina)

EMDR therapy and CBT in treating the adolescent with psychopathological symptoms caused by stressors related to chronic illness (diabetes).

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Impact of an Integrated EMDR Treatment Program for Children and Youth Exposed to Potentially Traumatic Events: The Village Collaborative Trauma Center (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Exposure to adverse events during childhood and adolescence is associated with problematic outcomes across the life span, including PTSD.

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A systematic review of controlled trials for PTSD in maltreated children and adolescents (Child Maltreatment)

This review focuses on the “evidence-base for psychological treatments for PTSD, specifically for maltreated young people.”

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Parts at Play: Integrating Dissociation Theory and Play Therapy with EMDR

Learn to build cooperation among self-states of children using two play-based interventions: sand tray and drawing.

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EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room An Integrated Approach (Springer, 2020)

Integrative contributions from dually credentialled EMDR clinicians and registered play therapists, art therapists & sand tray practitioners.

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Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Third Edition (Guilford Press)

Book describes PTSD assessment and intervention practices that are efficacious and provides practical, real-world implementation guidance.

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How to heal their psychological wounds? Effectiveness of EMDR therapy on post-traumatic stress symptoms, mind-wandering and suicidal ideation in Iranian child abuse victims (Counselling and Psychotherapy Research)

Studies have shown that child abuse as a traumatic event can lead to symptoms of PTSD, mind-wandering and suicidal ideation in adulthood.

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Fast Feet Forward: Sports training and running practice to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors (Counselling & Psychology Research,)

This paper looks using running as bilateral stimulation (BLS) and findings of an unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors sport trauma group.

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The effectiveness of psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Psychological Medicine)

Systematic review/meta-analysis on studies on effectiveness of psychological interventions for PTSD in children, adolescents & young adults.

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