The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
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ABSTRACT<br />
Williams Christine J.<br />
Eye Movement 2<br />
(Last Name) (First) (Initial)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Effectiveness <strong>of</strong> Eye Movement Desensitization <strong>and</strong> Reprocessing in the Treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
Psychologically Traumatized Individuals: A Literature Review<br />
(Title)<br />
School Psychology Dr. Helen Swanson May, 2001 36<br />
(Graduate Major) (Research Advisor) (Month/Year) (No <strong>of</strong> Pages)<br />
Publication Manual <strong>of</strong> the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition<br />
(Name <strong>of</strong> Style Manual Used in this Study)<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this literature review was to investigate the <strong>effectiveness</strong> <strong>of</strong> Eye<br />
Movement Desensitization <strong>and</strong> Reprocessing (EMDR) with traumatized individuals primarily<br />
diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In this investigation an overview <strong>of</strong> Eye<br />
Movement Desensitization <strong>and</strong> Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as other approaches in the<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> traumatized individuals was explored. Included in this investigation is a critical<br />
review <strong>of</strong> controlled research <strong>and</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> EMDR. Finally, the information is summarized <strong>and</strong><br />
recommendations are <strong>of</strong>fered based upon information gathered.