The effectiveness of EFT combined with EMDR for military couples
Study investigated the effectiveness of combining Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR Therapy for military members and spouses.
Dissertation Abstract
“Many military members returning from combat are not only experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, but also a conflicted relationship with their spouse. This study investigated the effectiveness of combining Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for married military members and military spouses. Four groups were compared: a group that received just EFT, a group that received just EMDR, a group that received a combination of EFT and EMDR, and a control group. Results showed that the combined approach was most effective at increasing marital satisfaction, and marital attachment. The combined approach also decreased posttraumatic symptoms, but not as much as just EMDR. The results are discussed and recommendations for further research are provided.”
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Dissertation Access
Open Access
Knox, M. (2016). The effectiveness of EFT combined with EMDR for military couples. (Publication No. 10004284) [Doctoral dissertation, Regent University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. https://www.proquest.com/openview/47f34e42a35da4ba9ee1f2e579ba4952/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750#:~:text=Results%20showed%20that%20the%20combined,for%20further%20research%20are%20provided.
Date
December 1, 2015
Creator(s)
Mark R. Knox
Client Population
Couples, Military/Veterans
Practice & Methods
Integrative Therapies
Extent
24 pages
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations Publishing
Rights
Copyright of the Dissertation is held by the Author.
APA Citation
Knox, M. (2016). The effectiveness of EFT combined with EMDR for military couples. (Publication No. 10004284) [Doctoral dissertation, Regent University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. https://www.proquest.com/openview/47f34e42a35da4ba9ee1f2e579ba4952/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750#:~:text=Results%20showed%20that%20the%20combined,for%20further%20research%20are%20provided.
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Thesis/Dissertation
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access