Treatment evaluation of the trauma management protocol (EMDR-TMP) for complex-traumatized children
Description
Background and aims
RCT study with 103 children during Corona Pandemic in 2020 to evaluate the effectiveness of the EMDR-TMP (EMDR-Trauma Management Protocol). The EMDR-TMP is a special EMDR procedure for children from 7-17 years who suffer from diverse childhood trauma.
Methods
RCT Study with 2x2 design: Treatment group (T) went through three trauma coping sessions, the waiting group (N) was treated afterwards. We conducted screening, pretest, posttest and catamnesis after two months. CATS was used as screening for PTSD, Questionnaires for depression (PHQ 9), anxiety (GAD 7) and behavioural problems (PSC17) for testing procedures The new EMDR technique for complex traumatization consists of 10 typical drawings, (core elements) which structure the EMDR processing. These drawings enable the child to focus on different emotions step by step during trauma processing and enable the therapist to cope with complex trauma. Results After treatment the SUD scores diminished to nearly zero. PTSD symptoms, measured with the CATS as well as behavior symptoms (PSC17) were reduced significantly and persisted over time.
Conclusions
EMDR-TMP can treat early childhood trauma in children. As EMDR-TMP can be performed in small groups, it is a great help for the large number of children who need treatment urgently.
Abstract topic
Treatment Evaluation of the Trauma Management Protocol (EMDR-TMP) for Complex-traumatized Children
RCT study with 103 children during Corona Pandemic in 2020 to evaluate the effectiveness of the EMDR-TMP (EMDR-Trauma Management Protocol). The EMDR-TMP is a special EMDR procedure for children from 7-17 years who suffer from diverse childhood trauma.
Methods
RCT Study with 2x2 design: Treatment group (T) went through three trauma coping sessions, the waiting group (N) was treated afterwards. We conducted screening, pretest, posttest and catamnesis after two months. CATS was used as screening for PTSD, Questionnaires for depression (PHQ 9), anxiety (GAD 7) and behavioural problems (PSC17) for testing procedures The new EMDR technique for complex traumatization consists of 10 typical drawings, (core elements) which structure the EMDR processing. These drawings enable the child to focus on different emotions step by step during trauma processing and enable the therapist to cope with complex trauma. Results After treatment the SUD scores diminished to nearly zero. PTSD symptoms, measured with the CATS as well as behavior symptoms (PSC17) were reduced significantly and persisted over time.
Conclusions
EMDR-TMP can treat early childhood trauma in children. As EMDR-TMP can be performed in small groups, it is a great help for the large number of children who need treatment urgently.
Abstract topic
Treatment Evaluation of the Trauma Management Protocol (EMDR-TMP) for Complex-traumatized Children
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Schneider, M. (2023, June). Treatment evaluation of the trauma management protocol (EMDR-TMP) for complex-traumatized children. Presentation at the EMDR Europe Conference, Bologna, Italy
Collection
Citation
“Treatment evaluation of the trauma management protocol (EMDR-TMP) for complex-traumatized children,” Francine Shapiro Legacy Library, accessed February 8, 2026, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/28203.