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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.

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