Group eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy and recurrent interpersonal traumatic episodes: A pilot follow-up study

This study explores the acceptability and the effectiveness of an EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) for female patients with a history of recurrent traumatic episodes of interpersonal nature.

Article Abstract

“Objective: To explore the acceptability and the effectiveness of an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) for patients with a history of recurrent traumatic episodes of interpersonal nature.

Method: Seven women were recruited from a Trauma Centre and were offered EMDR-IGTP, consisting of 10 semi-structured group sessions. Participants were assessed through a set of standardised clinical measures before the treatment, at the end of it, and after 1 and 3 months since its conclusion.

Results: EMDR-IGTP was well accepted by all participants. After the intervention and at 1 and 3 months follow-up, patients showed a significant reduction of dissociative symptoms, traumatic symptoms and improved emotional regulation.

Conclusions: This study suggests that EMDR-IGTP therapy can be a helpful treatment for people who experienced traumatic episodes of interpersonal nature and supports more extensive research in this direction.”

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Mazzoni, G. P., Miglietta, E., Ciulli, T., Rotundo, L., Pozza, A., Gonzalez, A., & Fernandez, I. (2022). Group eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy and recurrent interpersonal traumatic episodes: A pilot follow-up study. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 19(6), 379-389. doi.org/10.36131/cnfioritieditore20220605(opens in new tab)

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