Applying EMDR on children with PTSD

Ahmad, Abdulbaghi; Sundelin-Wahlsten, Viveka

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“…Additional specific psychological approaches that have demonstrated efficacy in treating anxiety in children and adolescents include: attention bias modification (ABM) [1226], MBCT [1195], and social effectiveness therapy (SET) [1227,1228] for SAD; ERP [1229,1230], family-based CBT [1231,1232], and meta-cognitive therapy [1229] for OCD; cognitive behavioral writing therapy (CBWT) [1233], spiritual-hypnosis assisted therapy (SHAT) [1234], emotion regulation therapy [1235], exposure therapy [1236], and EMDR [905,1237,1238] for PTSD; and exposure therapy for specific phobias [313]. …”

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Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders

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BackgroundAnxiety and related disorders are among the most common mental disorders, with lifetime prevalence reportedly as high as 31%. Unfortunately, anxiety disorders are under-diagnosed and under-treated.MethodsThese guidelines were developed by Canadian experts in anxiety and related disorders through a consensus process. Data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment (psychological and pharmacological) were obtained through MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and manual searches (1980–2012). Treatment strategies were rated on strength of evidence, and a clinical recommendation for each intervention was made, based on global impression of efficacy, effectiveness, and side effects, using a modified version of the periodic health examination guidelines.ResultsThese guidelines are presented in 10 sections, including an introduction, principles of diagnosis and management, six sections (Sections 3 through 8) on the specific anxiety-related disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder), and two additional sections on special populations (children/adolescents, pregnant/lactating women, and the elderly) and clinical issues in patients with comorbid conditions.ConclusionsAnxiety and related disorders are very common in clinical practice, and frequently comorbid with other psychiatric and medical conditions. Optimal management requires a good understanding of the efficacy and side effect profiles of pharmacological and psychological treatments.

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Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders

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“…Multiple studies had between 20% to 40% attrition (Ahmad & Sundelin-Wahlsten, 2008;Celano, Hazzard, Webb, & McCall, 1996;Cohen & Mannarino, 1998;King et al, 2000). In some instances treatment refusal was also problematic.…”

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Among Adolescents

2016

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Trauma exposure among youth in the United States is a common event. Although the number of individuals who meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is only a small percentage of those exposed to trauma, many individuals who do not meet full criteria for PTSD continue to experience problematic posttraumatic stress symptomology. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empiricallybased psychological intervention that has shown effectiveness in the treatment of a number of concerns among both adults and adolescents. ACT has shown preliminary effectiveness in the treatment of adult PTSD, but its effectiveness in treating adolescent posttraumatic stress is currently unknown. Using a multiple-baseline design, the present study investigated the effectiveness of a 10-week ACT protocol to treat adolescents experiencing posttraumatic stress. Seven individuals between the ages of 12 and 17 participated in the treatment, four of who were from a community sample and three who iv were in residential care to treat comorbid eating disorders. Structured interviews were completed at pretreatment and individuals reported baseline data for anywhere from 7 to 66 days before engaging in treatment. Symptom and process measures were completed at each session. Postassessment was completed one week following the final session.Results revealed a decrease in posttraumatic stress symptomology across both samples, In collaboration with Utah State University (USU), a psychology professor, Dr.Michael Twohig, and a USU doctoral student, Michelle Woidneck, conducted a study examining the utility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a treatment for adolescents with posttraumatic stress. The project's main purpose was to explore the effectiveness of a 10-week ACT protocol to treat posttraumatic stress among adolescents vi from two samples. Another important aim was to evaluate the treatment acceptability of the selected intervention.Findings from the project showed a decrease in posttraumatic stress symptomology on multiple measures. Positive changes on measures of depression, general distress, and quality of life were also observed. The overall treatment acceptability among participants was high. Taken together, these results provide preliminary support for ACT as an effective treatment for adolescent posttraumatic stress.

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“…This toolkit is created by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and comprises both practical tools and training materials for healthcare professionals to enhance trauma-informed practice. After considering the A-B-Cs (airway-breathing-circulation), professionals should consider the D-E-Fs (distress-emotional support-family) [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. In addition, future research should focus on the development and validation of screening tools to help stratify children and parents at risk like the STEPP [19].…”

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“…Clinical efficiency of EMDR for children has been demonstrated by a recent meta-analysis [10] and other studies [11,12]. Support for the use of EMDR in adults can be found in 20 randomized controlled studies in adults [13].…”

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EMDR in paediatrics and rehabilitation: An effective tool for reduction of stress reactions?

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Bronner

2010

Developmental Neurorehabilitation

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Applying EMDR on children with PTSD

Abstract: A child-adjusted protocol for EMDR is suggested after being applied in a RCT for PTSD among traumatized and psychosocially exposed children.

Cited by 35 publications

References 10 publications

Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Among Adolescents

EMDR in paediatrics and rehabilitation: An effective tool for reduction of stress reactions?

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