A systematic clinical demonstration of promising PTSD treatment approaches

Traumatic Incident Reduction, Visual-Kinesthetic Dissociation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Thought Field Therapy were investigated through a systematic clinical demonstration (SCD) methodology. This methodology guides the examination, but does not test the effectiveness of clinical approaches. Each approach was demonstrated by nationally recognized practitioners following a similar protocol, though their methods of treatment varied. A total of 39 research participants were treated and results showed that all four approaches had some immediate impact on clients and appear to also have some lasting impact. The paper also discusses the theoretical, clinical, and methodological implications of the study.

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Joyce L. Carbonell
Charles R. Figley

Carbonell, J. L., & Figley, C. R. (2005). A systematic clinical demonstration of promising PTSD treatment approaches. In V. R. Volkman (Ed.),Traumatic incident reduction: Research and results (pp. 75-94). Ann Arbor, MI:Loving Healing Press