EMDR group traumatic episode protocol
Description
EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) is an evidence-based, brief and structured intervention that was developed as an application of the established EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) for use with groups, faithful to the principles of EMDR Early Intervention. Originally intended for critical incident and disaster settings for treating distress and enhancing resilience, it is now also being successfully used for treating ongoing stress and preventing the accumulation of unprocessed trauma memories. The current chapter describes the development, Steps and worksheet of EMDR G-TEP protocol.
Format
Book Section
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Shapiro, E. (2023, November). EMDR group traumatic episode protocol. In R. M. Robinson & S. K. Kaptan (Eds.), EMDR group therapy: Emerging principles and protocols to treat trauma and beyond (pp. 65-80). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company
Collection
Citation
“EMDR group traumatic episode protocol,” Francine Shapiro Legacy Library, accessed December 4, 2025, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/28395.

