The effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on posttraumatic stress disorder in survivors of the 1999 Marmara, Turkey, earthquake (International Journal of Stress Management)

This study reports results of response to the 1999 earthquake in Marmara, Turkey where trauma victims with PTSD were treated in tent cities with EMDR therapy.

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EMDR therapy following the 9/11 terrorist attacks: A community-based intervention project in New York City (International Journal of Stress Management)

EMDR is a useful treatment intervention in immediate aftermath of disaster as well as later. Waiting leads to greater disturbance in clients.

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Brief-treatment for elementary school children with disaster-related PTSD: A field study (Journal of Clinical Psychology)

This controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of brief intervention for disaster-related PTSD in children.

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Light in the Heart of Darkness: EMDR and the Treatment of War and Terrorism Survivors (W. W. Norton, 2001)

Clinicians responding to psychological aftermath of man’s inhumanity to man—stories of school violence, refugees, soldiers, etc.—with EMDR.

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An empirical evaluation of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with survivors of a natural disaster (Journal of Traumatic Stress)

A small study to test the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating trauma-related reactions following Hurricane Andrew.

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Eye-movement desensitisation to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (British Journal of Psychiatry)

This paper reports the treatment of a woman with post-traumatic stress disorder following a horrific road traffic accident using the EMD procedure.

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Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder with eye movement desensitization (Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)

Case report of a victim of gun violence and successful treatment by eye-movement desensitization.

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