The Use of EMDR in Treatment of Traumatized Iraqi Children

Wadaa, Najla N.; Zaharim, Norzarina Mohd; Alqashan, Humoud

doi:10.1111/j.1949-3606.2010.00003.x

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“…Results showed that type of trauma did not relate to treatment effectiveness. This is consistent with previous findings (Diehle et al 2015;Wadaa et al 2010) and suggests these two modalities are effective across various types of traumas.…”

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confidence: 93%

Comparing the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for Children and Adolescents: a Meta-Analysis

Lewey

Smith

Burcham

et al. 2018

Journ Child Adol Trauma

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Efficacy of EMDR and TF-CBT for posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) was explored through meta-analysis. A comprehensive search yielded 494 studies of children and adolescents with PTSS who received treatment with these evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Thirty total studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall Cohen's d was small (−0.359) and statistically significant (p < 0.05), indicating EMDR and TF-CBT are effective in treating PTSS. Major findings posit TF-CBT is marginally more effective than EMDR; those with sub-clinical PTSS responded more favorably in treatment than those with PTSD; and greater reductions in PTSS were observed with presence of comorbidity in diagnosis. Assessment of publication bias with Classic fail-safe N revealed it would take 457 nonsignificant studies to nullify these findings. Keywords Eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Effectiveness. Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Meta-analysis. Children. Adolescents EMDR is a manualized treatment developed by Francine Shapiro to treat trauma in as little as one 90-minute session Siobhan K. O'Toole is recognized for her authorship posthumously. The first author delineates that this article and included views and research findings are the author's own and are in no way affiliated with Minnesota Department of Human Services, Direct Care and Treatment-Forensic Services.

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confidence: 93%

Comparing the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for Children and Adolescents: a Meta-Analysis

Lewey

Smith

Burcham

et al. 2018

Journ Child Adol Trauma

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“…Although there is still no consensus on the use of EMDR or any treatment post-large-scale disaster (Gelbach & Davis, 2007), our findings offer evidence for the use of EMDR cross-culturally. Findings are consistent with research in which EMDR (Jarero et al, 2011;Kutz et al, 2008;Wadaa et al, 2010) and other Western therapies (Başoǧlu et al, 2005;Zang et al, 2013) have been used effectively to treat trauma following natural and man-made disaster events cross-culturally. Furthermore, this research supports the small body of naturalistic on-the-ground postdisaster treatment projects that back the use of EMDR in reducing PTSD and depressive symptoms in various cultures.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…In terms of treating war/conflict-related trauma and PTSD in non-Western developing countries, there is no consensus on what treatment should be offered, and a paucity of research on EMDR therapy and various forms of modified CBT (Dossa & Hatem, 2012) in these settings. Recently, Wadaa, Zaharim, and Alqashan (2010) examined the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for traumatized Iraqi children who had immigrated to Malaysia during the Iraqi war. EMDR therapy effectively reduced PTSD symptoms compared to a control condition.…”

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The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy to Treat Symptoms Following Trauma in Timor Leste

Schubert

Lee

Araujo

et al. 2016

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for treating trauma symptoms was examined in a postwar/conflict, developing nation, Timor Leste. Participants were 21 Timorese adults with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), assessed as those who scored ≥2 on the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ). Participants were treated with EMDR therapy. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist. Symptom changes post-EMDR treatment were compared to a stabilization control intervention period in which participants served as their own waitlist control. Sessions were 60-90 mins. The average number of sessions was 4.15 (SD = 2.06). Despite difficulties providing treatment cross-culturally (i.e., language barriers), EMDR therapy was followed by significant and large reductions in trauma symptoms (Cohen's d = 2.48), depression (d = 2.09), and anxiety (d = 1.77). At posttreatment, 20 (95.2%) participants scored below the HTQ PTSD cutoff of 2. Reliable reductions in trauma symptoms were reported by 18 participants (85.7%) posttreatment and 16 (76.2%) at 3-month follow-up. Symptoms did not improve during the control period. Findings support the use of EMDR therapy for treatment of adults with PTSD in a cross-cultural, postwar/conflict setting, and suggest that structured trauma treatments can be applied in Timor Leste.

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“…The clinical histories of these individuals are characterized by repeated exposure to traumatic events (torture, numerous losses of peers and significant figures, serious injuries, war scenarios, and food shortage) [52]. Many studies conducted in various geographical areas and contexts have highlighted the use of EMDR protocols with refugee minors [53][54][55][56][57][58].…”

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confidence: 99%

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Child and Adolescent Psychology: a Narrative Review

Civilotti

Margola

Zaccagnino³

et al. 2021

Curr Treat Options Psych

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Purpose of review Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is recognized as an excellent approach to the treatment of trauma in clinical and academic contexts by several national and international organizations. The purpose of this work is to summarize the results of research on EMDR therapy with children and adolescents in various contexts through a narrative review of the scientific literature. Recent findings Selected studies were clustered in several clinical domains: (2) EMDR and trauma (T), (3) EMDR and violence, (4) EMDR and physical illnesses, and (5) EMDR and psychological problems. Our research indicates how the effectiveness of EMDR therapy within the context of child and adolescent psychology has been widely established in literature. One of the advantages of the use of EMDR therapy with children and adolescents is its flexibility, which allows it to be adapted for various age ranges, situations, and cultures. Summary EMDR therapy is a structured psychotherapeutic method that facilitates the treatment of several psychopathologies and problems related to both traumatic events and more common experiences that are emotionally stressful for children and adolescents, although new studies are necessary to increase its validity.

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The Use of EMDR in Treatment of Traumatized Iraqi Children

Cited by 20 publications

References 26 publications

Comparing the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for Children and Adolescents: a Meta-Analysis

Comparing the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for Children and Adolescents: a Meta-Analysis

The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy to Treat Symptoms Following Trauma in Timor Leste

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Child and Adolescent Psychology: a Narrative Review

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