Healing the heart of trauma and dissociation with EMDR and ego state therapy (Springer, 2008)

Nine master clinicians show how complex PTSD and dissociation can be treated with EMDR and ego state therapy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Complex Trauma and Dissociation: Reflections on Safety, Efficacy and the Need for Adapting Procedures (Frontiers in the Psychotherapy of Trauma & Dissociation)

Considerations for EMDR in complex trauma & dissociation: emotional dysregulation, collaborative decision-making, and progressive BLS.

Validation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex TPSD using the International Trauma Questionnaire (Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2017)

A study using a newly developed, disorder-specific measure of PTSD and CPTSD called the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ).

Validation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD using the International Trauma Questionnaire (Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)

Study using International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) to explore PTSD vs. CPTSD, and to compare ICD-11 to DSM-5 on PTSD diagnostic rates.

EMDR Integrated With Relationship Therapies for Complex Traumatized Children: An Evaluation and Two Case Studies (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This case series investigated the value of integrating EMDR and relationship therapies for children with histories of complex trauma.

Intensive EMDR to Treat Patients With Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

There is mounting evidence suggesting that increasing the frequency of EMDR treatment sessions, PTSD treatment outcomes significantly improve.

Complex trauma: Yes, EMDR can help, but it’s no quick fix (GoodTherapy)

The existence of complex trauma, as opposed to single-incident trauma, can make EMDR an even longer-term treatment.

Critical analysis of the current treatment guidelines for complex PTSD in adults (Depression and Anxiety)

 This article aims to evaluate the research underlying treatment guidelines for cPTSD.

Neural processing of emotions in traumatized children treated with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy: A hdEEG study (Frontiers in Psychology)

High density electroencephalography (hdEEG) was used to investigate the effects of EMDR on brain responses to adults’ emotions on children with histories of early maltreatment.

Modifying EMDR to help children resolve trauma and develop loving relationships (Routledge, 2015)

Trauma-Attachment Tangle offers inspiring clinical stories of children who have complex trauma and attachment issues from early experiences.

Dissociation of the Personality and EMDR Therapy in Complex Trauma-Related Disorders: Applications in Phases 2 and 3 Treatment (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Approaches to assist therapists in incorporating EMDR protocols in Phases 2 & 3 without exceeding clients’ window of tolerance.

Child Dissociative Checklist (CDC) (Springer, 2014)

The child dissociative checklist (CDC) is a tool that compiles observations by an adult observer regarding a child’s behaviors.