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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Specific and nonspecific psychological interventions for PTSD symptoms: A meta-analysis with problem complexity as a moderator (Journal of Clinical Psychology)
This review examined treatments of specific vs non specific psychological interventions for PTSD symptoms in both complex clinical populations and noncomplex clinical problems.
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Psychological therapies for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)
This review looked at 70 studies and shows support for the efficacy of trauma-focused CBT and EMDR for chronic PTSD in adults.
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EMDR and the relational imperative: The therapeutic relationship in EMDR treatment (Routledge, 2013)
The subtle nuances of the therapeutic relationship and the vital role it plays in using EMDR with traumatized clients.
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Dissociation of the Personality and EMDR Therapy in Complex Trauma-Related Disorders: Applications in the Stabilization Phase (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Stabilization/preparatory phase for EMDR with complex trauma: working with maladaptive beliefs, overcoming dissociative phobias & resourcing.
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