PTSD in an elderly male: Treatment with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Administered EMDR to a 68-yr-old Native American man who suffered startle reactions, nightmares, and other posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms since service in World War II and the Korean War. Prior to EMDR, the S had moderate to severe depression; following 1 EMDR trial, depression was reduced to a mild level. After 2 EMDR sessions, his PTSD symptoms were ameliorated.

Journal

English

Robert Thomas
George Gafner

Thomas, R., & Gafner, G. (1993, October). PTSD in an elderly male:Treatment with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Clinical Gerontologist, 14(2), 57-59. doi:10.1300/J018v14n02_04