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Therapeutic interventions impact brain function and promote post-traumatic growth in adults living with post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging studies

IntroductionThe present systematic review and meta-analysis explores the impacts of cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and prolonged exposure (PE) therapy on neural activity underlying the…

Tags: fMRI Study, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studiesudies, Meta-Analysis, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Systematic Reviews

Post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: Effectiveness of an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention protocol

AimThe Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic represents one of the most catastrophic events of recent times. Due to the hospitals’ emergency situation, the population of healthcare workers was the most affected. Healthcare workers who were exposed to…

Tags: COVID-19, Healthcare Worker, Humanitarian Emergency, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for post-traumatic stress in a group of nurses in COVID-19 pandemic context

Tags: COVID-19, Nurse, Pandemic, Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Using EMDR with autistic individuals: A Delphi survey with EMDR therapists

Autistic individuals are at greater risk of experiencing adverse and traumatic life events. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a psychological therapy, is potentially effective for treating the constellation of difficulties arising…

Tags: Autism, Clinical Supervision, Mental Health, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Psychological Therapy

EMDR eye movement desensitization & reprocessing therapy: A new hope to overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, BPD, OCD, ADHD and addiction

Here is the ultimate self-guide to the Eye Movement Desensitization and Resolution (EMDR) process. With just a few steps, with this book/workbook, you can easily access the tested method to say good-bye finally: To the trauma that has taken hold of…

Tags: Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, BPD, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Comparative efficiency of EMDR and prolonged exposure in treating posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial

The comparative treatment efficiency of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was tested for 20 participants diagnosed with PTSD.…

Tags: Comparative Analysis, Efficiency, PE, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Prolonged Exposure, PSTD, Randomized Controlled Trial, RCT, Treatment Outcome

Eye movement desensitization reprocessing for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic narrative review

There is currently a limited number of studies into the efficacy of eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The current study utilizes a systematic narrative…

Tags: Children, Literature Review, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Randomized Controlled Trial, RCT

Chicago-area first responders turning to eye-motion therapy to combat PTSD

Broadview Fire Chief Tracy Kenny and Deerfield Firefighter Jon Vaccarello have had very different life experiences but they both agree: A form of therapy called EMDR or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing has dramatically changed their…

Tags: First Responder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Sex differences in EMDR therapy for the treatment of PTSD: A linguistic inquiry and word count (LIWC) analysis of client language in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)

Tags: Client Language, Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Sex Difference

トラウマとPTSDの心理援助 : 心の傷に寄りそってTorauma to PTSD no shinri enjo : Kokoro no kizu ni yorisotte Psychological assistance of trauma and PTSD: Cling to the scars of your mind

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Trauma

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the German Armed Forces: A retrospective study in inpatients of a German army hospital

In 2006 and 2007, around 0.4 and 0.7% of all German soldiers involved in missions abroad were registered as suffering from PTSD. The frequency of PTSD in the German Armed Forces was assessed from army records. All soldiers admitted to the German…

Tags: Combat, Forces, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Soldiers, Treatment

Restoration of emotional control ability in PTSD following symptom amelioration by EMDR therapy

Introduction: Hyper-vigilance as well emotional hyper-reactivity to trauma-related cues are major facets of the emotional deficits frequently described as being part of the dysfunction causing aetiology and maintenance of post-traumatic stress…

Tags: Emotion, Frowning Muscle, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Skin Conductance

Treating trauma: The efficacy of EMDR as a treatment for PTSD

This literature review examines the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) relative to other evidence-based treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), such as Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Trauma

Electroencephalography coherence, memory vividness, and emotional valence effects of bilateral eye movements during unpleasant memory recall and subsequent free association: Implications for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

This study examined the effects of bilateral stimulation during unpleasant memory recall followed by free association, similar to Phase 4 of EMDR therapy. Forty-six female nonpatients were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: bilateral eye…

Tags: Bilateral Stimulation, Coherence, EEG, Electroencephalography, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: What works in children with posttraumatic stress symptoms? A randomized controlled trial

To prevent adverse long-term effects, children who suffer from posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) need treatment. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an established treatment for children with PTSS. However, alternatives are…

Tags: Children, Non-Responder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Randomized Controlled Trial, RCT, TF-CBT, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

创伤性应激障碍患者三种心理干预方法与效果分析 Three psychological intervention methods and effects analysis traumatic stress disorder

2008年5月12日，四川汶川发生里氏8级地震，成都军区总医院地处灾难性地震边缘，但地震依然给人们带来了不同程度的伤害，伴随身体上、心理上的痛苦，人们在寻求各种医治伤害的方法，尤其是心理出现严重障碍的患者，急需得到较好较快的治疗措施使人们从灾难中解脱出来，重新回到美好的生活中。我们对地震发生后的150名受灾人群进行了统计分析，采用摸底、质询、量表评分等方法考察灾后心理干预的程序与效果。May 12, 2008 , Wenchuan earthquake Richter 8 , General…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Procedures and Methods, PSTD, Psychological Intervention

Review of PTSD programs: International literature review of evidence‐based best practice treatments for PTSD

This paper is a review of international literature on evidence‐based best practice treatment of post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) published since the Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults and Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic…

Tags: Best Practice, Evidence-Based Practice, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Review

Who responds to EMDR and who doesn’t?: Factors associated with treatment response in adult patients with PTSD

This study investigated pre-treatment factors predicting non-response to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) among adult patients diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a trauma clinic. Before the treatment,…

Tags: Adult, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Treatment Response

Clinical assessment of PTSD in children with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities: A pilot study

Objective: There are few studies regarding assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The aims of this study were to determine (1) the feasibility of an adapted version of a post-traumatic…

Tags: Children, Clinical Interview, Intellectual Disabilities, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Trauma

De behandeling van PTSS bij mensen met een psychotische stoornis The treatment of PTSD in people with a psychotic disorder

Trauma is een risicofactor voor het ontwikkelen van psychose. Het hebben van een ernstige psychiatrische aandoening verhoogt de kans op het ontwikkelen van een co-morbide posttraumatische stress stoornis. Desondanks wordt een co-morbide PTSS zelden…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Psychotic Disorder

Treating PTSD in the armed forces: How pupil movement is helping symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Lost in mental illness, he became one of the first troops to try out the intriguing and cutting-edge therapy called eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) - a practice which would force him to relive suicidal thoughts but ultimately go…

Tags: Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Soldiers

Metoda EMDR in njena ucinkovitost pri zmanjsevanju anksioznosti, ki jo povzroca priklic nepredelanega spomina EMDR method and its effectiveness in reducing anxiety caused by untreated memory retrieval

Tags: Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, STAI X-1, STAI X-2, State Trait Anxiety Inventory

Desensitisation and facilitation of memory after eye movements: An effort to solve an apparent contradiction

Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is a disorder characterized by frequent vivid memories of a traumatic event. A current effective treatment for PTSD is Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing treatment (EMDR). A model to explain the…

Tags: Memory Desensitization, Memory Facilitation, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Internet based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Can eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) be delivered via the internet and is exposure necessary for internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for PTSD?

Tags: ICBT, Internet-Based Treatment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

EMDR-based treatment of psychotraumatic antecedents in illicit drug abusers: A report of two cases

The co-occurrence of PTSD and of substance use disorder (SD) is known to be very high. However the question of whether and how to treat such patients remains largely unanswered in the EMDR community. We report on two cases of EMDR-based treatment of…

Tags: Addiction, Comorbidity, Dissociation, Illicit Drug Abuser, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Psychotraumatic Antecedent, Substance Use Disorder

Treatment options for combat veterans with PTSD

In this review I explored the most effective treatment options available for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Specifically, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy was examined. Psychotherapy encompassed cognitive behavioral therapy,…

Tags: Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Veterans

Hypnotherapy, Gestalt, EMDR and the treatment of posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Discusses the clinical observations on the use of Gestalt therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming (EMDR) under hypnosis for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The observations are made in the context of 2…

Tags: Gestalt, Hypnotherapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Brief eclectic psychotherapy v. eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: Randomised controlled trial

Background: Trauma-focused cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) are efficacious treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but few studies have directly compared them using…

Tags: BEP, Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Randomized Controlled Trial

The effect of PTSD treatments after stillbirth: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) combined with hypnotherapy

Objective: Despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care, many women will experience the birth of stillborn infant or the death of a newborn. Stillbirth is a devastating experience for women, sometimes leads to depression, anxiety, traumatic grief…

Tags: Hypnotherapy, Obstetrics, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Stillbirth

Prevalenza, incidenza e diagnosi differenziale dei disturbi da stress post-traumatici in oncologia Prevalence, incidence and differential diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in oncology

Il PTSD abbraccia una gamma ampia di fenomeni: dagli eventi naturali catastrofici, dalle violenze maltrattamenti ed abusi su bambini ed adulti ad altre forme di aggressioni fisiche, gravi malattie ed interventi chirurgici, gravi problemi nel lavoro,…

Tags: Cancer, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Best practice guide for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults

Prazosin is recommended for treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-associated nightmares. Level A. Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) is recommended for treatment of nightmare disorder. Level A. Systematic Desensitization and Progressive Deep…

Tags: Nightmares, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Versorgungsrealität bei der behandlung der posttraumatischen belastungsstörung: Eine umfrage unter psychotraumatologisch erfahrenen psychologischen psychotherapeuten Psychotherapeutic care for posttraumatic stress disorder as it really is: A survey of licensed psychotherapists which are experienced in psychotraumatology

Theoretischer Hintergrund: Verschiedene stabilisierende und traumafokussierende Verfahren wurden in Behandlungsleitlinien zur posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung (PTBS) empfohlen. Fragestellung: Welche Verbreitung haben diese Verfahren im klinischen…

Tags: DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy, Survey, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Be borderline! A successful inpatients’ treatment program for (type II) traumatized female patients with PTSD/DES/BPD and the symptom of self-mutilation

Using therapeutic experiences from the USA (Herman, Putnam, Ross) and the Netherlands (Olthuis, van der Hart) Luise Reddemann (Bielefeld) and Ulrich Sachsse(Goettingen) developed an inpatients’ program for female and some male patients with symptoms,…

Tags: Borderline Personality Disorder, BPD, DES, Female, Inpatient Treatment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Self-Mutilation

Dissociative table technique: Guided imagery strategy for PTSD with dissociation

In keeping with the theme of bridging gaps across disciplines, the Dissociative Table Technique brings to this trauma conference a strategy from the field of dissociative disorders. This therapeutic adjunct has been used by many therapists over the…

Tags: Dissociation, Fraser's Dissociative Table Technique, Guided Imagery, Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Integrated treatment of PTSD and substance abuse with chemically addicted offenders in a drug court model: A pilot study

Tags: Drug Court Model, Pilot Study, Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Substance Abuse

Functional MRI findings of EMDR for PTSD: A case series using script-driven imagery procedure

Tags: MRI Findings, PSTD, Script-Driven Imagery Procedure

Does EMDR reduce post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology in combat veterans?

Prior meta-analyses have suggested that eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) may be effective in alleviating the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR is now being recommended as a treatment for military combat…

Tags: Combat Veterans, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Peripheral and central mechanisms involved in PTSD and it treatment by EMDR

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Research, Symposium

PTSD and EMDR

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Does naturally occurring EMDR-like phenomena in the work environment increase employment risk for survivors of violent crimes?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a controversial yet exciting therapy that assists many, including survivors of violent crimes to process their experiences so that they can move forward in their healing. The therapist…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Survivor, Violent Crimes

Cortisol pre and posttreatment with EMDR or prolonged imaginal exposure in PTSD assault survivors

Psychobiological treatment of PTSD: This symposium will examine four CBT treatment studies with regard to biological markers. The questions here are whether pretreatment psychobiology or physiological responding can be used to predict treatment…

Tags: Assaults, Cortisol, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Prolonged Imaginal Exposure, PSTD, Survivor, Symposium

Psychological treatments for PTSD

The UK National Institute for Clinical Excellence Guidelines on PTSD: Based on rigorous meta-analysis, detailed literature review and two public consultations, the national guidelines for the assessment, prevention and treatment of PTSD in the UK…

Tags: Meta-Analysis, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Psychological Treatment, Symposium

Effects of psychotherapy on neuropsychological performance in PTSD

Deficits in concentration and memory are some of the most persistent symptoms of PTSD. Although many studies have investigated neuropsychological deficits in different trauma populations with and without PTSD, no study to our knowledge has looked…

Tags: Neurobiological Performance, Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Self-perception of symptom change in the treatment of PTSD

The current study examined client self-perception of change in posttraumatic stress symptoms during and after treatment in three treatment conditions: psychopharmacology (fluoxetine), an exposure-based psychotherapeutic treatment (EMDR), and a pill…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Self-Perception, Symptom Change

Biological changes in arousal and cortisol following PTSD treatment (M. Olff, Chair)

Effects of treatment of PTSD on psychobiological measures: It is well known that PTSD is associated with changes in several biological systems. However little research has been done on whether it is possible to “reset” these biological systems with…

Tags: Fluoxetine, Pill Placebo, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Symposium

Comparison of efficacy of eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing and cognitive behavioral therapy therapeutic methods for reducing anxiety and depression of Iranian combatant afflicted by post traumatic stress disorder

This research aims to determine efficacy of two therapeutic methods and compare them: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reduction of anxiety and depression for Iranian combatant afflicted…

Tags: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Iranians, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, War

PW04-01 Volumetric changes in PTSD and in a subgroup of PTSD patients not responding to EMDR psychotherapy

Background: Several studies have reported limbic structures volume decrease in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, in PTSD the effect of therapy on brain structures has seldom been investigated. The aim of the study was to evaluate the…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

Omissions and errors in the Institute of Medicine's report on scientific evidence of treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

A recently released report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2008) commissioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs examined the evidence for psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It…

Tags: Evidence-Based Practice, Institute of Medicine, IOM, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD

PTSD: Treatment efficacy and future directions

In this article, we provide a summary of research on the efficacy of treatments for PTSD and suggest directions for future work. Although numerous psychological therapies have been suggested and used in patients with PTSD, most efficacy research…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Treatment Efficacy

Risk factors in PTSD and related disorders: Theoretical, treatment, and research implications

Contemporary treatment approaches for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) include traditional approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Group Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, et cetera, as well as experimental approaches such…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Risk Factor

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