The recent traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP): An integrative protocol for early EMDR intervention (EEI)Summary sheet:  The recent traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP): An integrative protocol for early EMDR intervention (EEI) (Luber)

The question of how early to intervene with EMDR in the face of natural and man-made disasters has been an important part of the dialogue of those working in this ield. As a result of the human beings suffering in the wake of these catastrophes, a number of ideas have ensued and new ways to work with the pain and anguish have been explored. Whereas the majority of people who experience a signiicant trauma will recover spontaneously, there is often prolonged suffering and about one-third may be left with enduring distressing clinical or subclinical symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders (National Institute for Clinical Excellence [NICE], 2005).

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Elan Shapiro
Burit Laub

Shapiro, E., & Laub, B. (2015). The recent traumatic episode protocol (R-TEP): An integrative protocol for early EMDR intervention (EEI). In M. Luber's (Ed.), EMDR therapy and emergency response: Models, scripted protocols, and summary sheets for mental health interventions (pp. 35-58). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co