The EMDR integrative group treatment protocol (IGTP)

The effectiveness of EMDR with trauma survivors has been widely reported. Studies support the use of EMDR in the treatment of symptoms caused by trauma in children and adolescents, and they have evaluated the usefulness of EMDR following disaster events Group therapy is a well-proven form of treatment for traumatized children and adolescents. The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (IGTP) combines the Standard EMDR treatment Phases 1 through 8 with a Group Therapy model. Designed initially for work with children, the EMDR-IGTP has also been found suitable for group work with adults. The EMDR Integrative Treatment Protocol Script is provided.

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Lucina Artigas
Ignacio Jarero
Nicte Alcala
Teresa Lopez Cano

Artigas, L., Jarero, I., Alcala, N., & Cano, T. L. (2009). The EMDR integrative group treatment protocol (IGTP). In M. Luber (Ed.), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Basics and special situations (pp. 279-288). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co