EMDR With Children and Adolescents After Single-Incident Trauma An Intervention Study

This study used a naturalistic design to investigate the effectiveness of EMDR with children & adolescents exposed to single-incident trauma.

Article Abstract

“This study used a naturalistic design to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with children and adolescents who were exposed to single-incident trauma. Participants were 36 children and adolescents ranging in age from 1 year 9 months to 18 years 1 month who were referred consecutively to the author’s private practice. Assessments were conducted at intake, post-waitlist/pretreatment, and at follow up. EMDR treatment resulted in significant improvement (Cohen’s d = 1.87). Follow-ups after 6 months revealed stable, further slight improvement. It was shown that children younger than 4 years of age can be treated using EMDR and that the group of preschool children had the same benefit from the treatment as the school-age children.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Hensel, T. (2009). EMDR With Children and Adolescents After Single-Incident Trauma An Intervention Study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 2–9. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.2

About the Journal

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.