Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after medically related trauma: Design of a randomized controlled trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after hospitalization.
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Childhood Abuse, Brain Development and Psychopathology
Childhood maltreatment is an important preventable risk factor for psychiatric disorders. Explore the effects of maltreatment on the brain.
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Strategies for Healing Suicidal and High-Risk Youth in the 21st Century
Strategies for treating suicidal & high-risk youth, with a focus on the special challenges our youth face today (bullying & social media).
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Intervening in the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma by Targeting Maternal Emotional Dysregulation With EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Studies show the relationship of child & caregivers is critical for a child’s brain function and intergenerational transmission of attachment.
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EMDR Therapy in Alleviating Psychological Consequences Associated with Childhood Maltreatment – A Case Report (Psychiatria Danubina)
Child maltreatment includes all forms of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation of children.
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Comparing the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for Children and Adolescents: a Meta-Analysis (Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma)
Efficacy of EMDR and TF-CBT for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) was explored through meta-analysis.
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Dealing With the Aftermath of Mass Disasters: A Field Study on the Application of EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol With Child Survivors of the 2016 Italy Earthquakes (Frontiers in Psychology)
EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) on child survivors of the earthquakes that struck Italy.
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Cathy Schweitzer discusses family therapy, attachment, and EMDR (Attachment Theory in Action Podcast)
An EMDR Certified Therapist discusses EMDR and attachment in the Attachment Theory in Action podcast with Karen Doyle Buckwalter.
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The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in children and adults who have experienced complex childhood trauma: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (Frontiers in Psychology)
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials evaluating EMDR therapy on PTSD symptoms in adults and children exposed to complex childhood trauma.
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I Won’t Do EMDR! The Use of the “Sleeping Dogs” Method to Overcome Children’s Resistance to EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This article provides a comprehensive review of the challenges faced by chronically abused children and their treatment providers.
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Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in children and adolescent with post-traumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Frontiers in Psychology)
Meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of EMDR for PTSD in children/adolescents, and for depressive or anxious comorbid symptoms.
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EMDR Beyond PTSD (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
This journal issue looks at EMDR beyond PTSD and includes reviews about efficacy of EMDR for depression, panic, OCD & eating disorders.
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