Francine Shapiro Library: EMDR Bibliography
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1. 田中ひな子 [Tanaka Hinako]. (2008年6月). 性被害を受けた青年期女性へのEMDRを用いた援助 田中ひな子 [Support for female victims of sexual assault during adolescence with EMDR]. こころのりんしょう 第27巻02号 [Clinical Psychology: Various Aspects, 27(2), 247-251] .
Language: Japanese
Format: Journal
Keywords: Adolescents Female Sexual Assault Victims
2. Astbury, J. (2006, December). Services for victim/ survivors of sexual assault - Identifying needs, interventions and provision of services in Australia. Issues, Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, 6, 1-26.
Language: English
Format: Publication
Abstract:
Firstly, the perceived needs of
victim/survivors are identified. Secondly, literature
on the existing interventions that are perceived to
address these needs, and data on their effectiveness
are reviewed. Currently, most of these interventions
are therapeutic or counselling interventions. Finally,
data on the services that currently provide these
interventions, with patterns of service usage, barriers
to using these services, and the characteristics of these
services that victim/survivors find particularly valuable
are identified. The paper will end by making some
recommendations for primary health care providers
working with victim/survivors of sexual assault.
The paper employs a gendered, health and human
rights perspective and an ‘ecological framework’
to inform the overall aim of investigating current
intervention programs for victim/survivors of sexual
assault. A multilevel ecological perspective informed
This paper begins to address this gap by providing a summary of the international
and national literature that exists on sexual assault services. The paper focuses by a gender and human rights perspective is considered
the most appropriate model for understanding
interpersonal violence including sexual violence
(Krug, Dahlberg, Mercy, Zwi, & Lozano, 2002). The
ecological framework recognises the multifaceted
nature of sexual violence and encourages exploration
of the relationship between individual and contextual
factors. Sexual violence is seen as the product of
multiple levels of influence on behaviour from the
level of the individual, to relationships, community
and society.
Keywords: Violence
3. Chemtob, C. (2003). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). In B. E. Saunders, L. Berliner, & R. F. Hanson, (Eds.) Child Physical and Sexual Abuse: Guidelines for Treatment (Final Report: January 15, 2003) (pp. 39-42). Charleston, SC: National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center..
Language: English
Format: Publication
Abstract:
EMDR is a multi-component therapeutic procedure for traumatic memories and for posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) that purports to restart and facilitate blocked processing of the
traumatic memory, promote more adaptive cognitions regarding the trauma, and to install
alternate positive cognitions, coping strategies, and adaptive behaviors.
Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Sexual Assault Traumatic Stress
4. Chivers-Wilson, K. A. (2006). Sexual assault and posttraumatic stress disorder: A review of the biological, psychological and sociological factors and treatments. McGill Journal of Medicine, 9(2), 111-118.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Sexual assault occurs with alarming frequency in Canada. The prevalence of
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in assault survivors is drastically higher than the national
prevalence of the disorder, which is a strong indication that the current therapies for sexualassault-
related PTSD are in need of improvement. Increasing knowledge and understanding of the
pathologies associated with rape trauma in biological, psychological and sociological domains will
help to develop more effective treatments for survivors. A dysregulation of the Hypothalamic-
Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is observed in survivors of sexual assault and this may be a
fundamental cause of the structural and functional abnormalities contributing to PTSD symptoms.
Pharmacotherapies are available to treat PTSD; however, they are often inadequate or unwanted
by the survivor. Psychological health is compromised following interpersonal trauma and many
psychological therapies are available, but with varying efficacy. A person's cognitions have a
dramatic effect on the onset, severity, and progress of PTSD following sexual assault. Sociological
impacts of assault influence the development of PTSD through victim-blaming attitudes and the
perpetuation of rape myths. Perceived positive regard and early social support is shown to be
important to successful recovery. Education is vital in rape prevention and to foster a supportive
environment for survivors. The biological, psychological and sociological impacts and treatments
should not remain mutually exclusive. A better appreciation of the biopsychosocial repercussions
of sexual assault will aid in developing a more holistic and individualized therapy to help alleviate
the physical and emotional pain following the trauma of rape.
Keywords: Pharmacotherapy Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Rape Sexual Assault Trauma
5. Dunn, T. M. (1995, June). Testing a treatment for sexual assault survivors: Neuropsychological examination of the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Presentation at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Midcontinent Region Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Sexual Asssault
6. Hogberg, G., Pagani, M., Sundin, Ö., Soares, J., Aberg-Wistedt, A., Tarnell, B., & Hallström, T. (2008, May). Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Outcome is stable in 35-month follow-up. Psychiatry Research, 159(1-2), 101-108. doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2007.10.019.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that may follow major psychological trauma. The disorder is longstanding, even chronic, and there is a need for effective treatment. The most effective short-term treatments are cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). 20 subjects with chronic PTSD following occupational health hazards from "person under train" accidents or assault at work were treated with five sessions of EMDR. They were assessed with psychometric scales and diagnostic interviews before treatment, directly after treatment, at 8 months, and at 35 months after the end of Therapy. The primary outcome variable was full diagnosis of PTSD according to the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Results from interview-based and self-evaluation psychometric scales were used as secondary outcome variables. Immediately following treatment, the patients were divided up into two groups, initial remitters (12 of 20) and non-remitters (8 of 20). There were no drop-outs during therapy, but 3 patients withdrew during follow-up. The initial result was maintained at the 35-month follow-up. The secondary outcome variables also showed a significant immediate change towards normality that was stable during the long-term follow-up. After 3 years of follow-up, 83% of the initial remitters had full working capacity. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Accidents Adults Assault Conditioning Follow-up Study Longitudinal Study Occupational Health Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapy PTSD Railroad Accidents Swedes Transport Workers Treatment Effectiveness
7. Holmshaw, M. (2005, April). Adaptive use of the EMDR protocol in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related conditions, especially after RTAs, occupational accidents and assaults. Presentation at the 3rd annual conference of the EMDR UK & Ireland Association, Belfast, Ireland.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Assault Occupational Accidents Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Roadside Traffic Accident RTA
8. Holmshaw, M. (2005, April). Adaptive use of the EMDR protocol in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related conditions, especially after RTAs, occupational accidents and assaults. Presentation at 3rd Annual Conference of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland .
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Trauma-Related Conditions
9. Kleinknecht, R., & Morgan, M. (1992, March). Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23(1), 43-49. doi:10.1016/0005-7916(92)90024-D.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This case report describes the successful treatment of a PTSD using eye movement desensitization (EMD). The client, a 40-year-old male, presented with an 8-years history of PTSD following an incident in which he was shot with a hand gun and left dying. Using EMD treatment, this trauma was quickly densensitized. Two earlier traumas with similar themes then emerged and they too were desensitized. Test results, taken pre-treatment and posttreatment, along with the client's verbatim account of cognitive and behavioral changes 8 months later, converged to document the successful treatment outcome. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Adults Assault Case Report Death of Spouse European Americans Males Motor Traffic Accidents Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Predisposition PTSD Survivors
10. Mankuta, D., Aziz-Suleyman, A., Yochail, L., & Allon, M. (2012, November). Field evaluation and treatment of short-term psycho-medical trauma after sexual assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Israel Medical Assocation Journal, 14, 653-657.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Background: During the horrific war in the Democratic
Republic of Congo during the years 1996–2007 the number
of casualties is estimated to be 5.4 million. In addition, 1.8
million women, children and men were raped, many as a
social weapon of war. Many of these women still suffer
from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mutilated
genitals.
Objectives: To assess a short-term interventional team for
the evaluation and treatment of sexual trauma victims.
Methods: The intervention program comprised four components:
training the local staff, medical evaluation
and treatment of patients, psychological evaluation and
treatment of trauma victims, and evacuation and transport of
patients with mutilated genitals. A diagnostic tool for posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) – the Impact Event Scale
(IES) – was used. The psychological treatment was based
on EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
principles. Using questionnaires, the information was
obtained from patients, medical staff and medical records.
Results: Three primary care clinics were chosen for intervention.
Of the 441 women who attended the clinics over
a period of 20 days, 52 women were diagnosed with severe
PTSD. Psychological intervention was offered to only 23
women because of transport limitations. The most common
medical problems were pelvic inflammatory disease
and secondary infertility. Nine patients suffered genital
mutilation and were transferred for surgical correction. The
32 local nurses and 2 physicians who participated in the
theoretical and practical training course showed improved
knowledge as evaluated by a written test.
Conclusions: With the short-term interventional team model
for sexual assault victims the combined cost of medical and
psychological services is low. The emphasis is on training
local staff to enhance awareness and providing them with
tools to diagnose and treat sexual assault and mutilation.
Keywords: Congo IES Impact of Event Scale Sexual Assault Trauma Violence
11. Montgomery, R. W., & Ayllon, T. (1994, March). Eye movement desensitization across images: A single case design. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 25(1), 23-28. doi:10.1016/0005-7916(94)90059-0 .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
The use of eye movement desensitization (EMD) was investigated in a multiple baseline across two images. The subject was diagnosed as suffering from PTSD and had suffered from two distinct traumas which continued to generate intrusive disturbing images. Dependent variables included self-report information (Subjective Units of Distress, behavioral symptoms reports) and physiological data (heart rate and systolic blood pressure). Subjective and physiological data both demonstrated significant changes during the course of treatment which were maintained at a 2-month follow-up. This study represents the first investigation of EMD with multiple images within a single subject experimental design. Findings suggest that generalization across the images under investigation was not demonstrated. EMD treatment gains were clinically significant. However, the immediate and profound effects often cited in the literature were not demonstrated. [Author Summary]
Keywords: Americans Assault Case Report Females Longitudinal Study Middle Aged Motor Traffic Accidents Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Survivors
12. O'Rourke, E. M. (2002, November) . My worst nightmare: A nurse's personal account of assault and recovery. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 40(11), 38-43.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
A personal account of a psychiatric nurse's attack by a patient and her direct experience with PTSD. [Pilots]
Keywords: Adults Americans Females Injuries Nurses Survivors Battery Personal Narrative Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Workplace Violence Treatment Effectiveness
13. Resick, P., Monson, C., Griffin, M., Rothbaum, B., Rasmusson, A., & Shalev, A. (2006, November). Cortisol pre and posttreatment with EMDR or prolonged imaginal exposure in PTSD assault survivors. In Psychobiology and Treatment of PTSD. Symposium conducted at the 22nd annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Fall Conference, Hollywood, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Abstract:
Psychobiological treatment of PTSD: This symposium will examine four CBT treatment studies with
regard to biological markers. The questions here are whether pretreatment
psychobiology or physiological responding can be used to
predict treatment outcome, or whether they themselves change as a
result of effective treatment.
Cortisol pre and posttreatment with EMDR or
prolonged imaginal exposure in PTSD assault
survivors: Many studies have noted increased cortisol production in trauma
survivors with PTSD, but it is not clear whether effective treatment
alters these responses. As part of a larger study, 60 female sexual
assault survivors with PTSD began one of two types of cognitivebehavioral
treatment (Prolonged Exposure (PE) or EMDR). Each
treatment consisted of nine sessions. Sessions 1 and 2 included
information gathering, trauma education, and therapy preparation.
Sessions 3 through 9 consisted of processing traumatic memories
and emotions via either imaginal exposure or EMDR.To examine
potential cortisol changes over the course of treatment, salivary cortisol
samples were collected at three time points during treatment. A
baseline sample was taken at session 1, a second sample was taken at
the start of the treatment portion of therapy (session 3), and a third
sample was taken at the end of treatment (session 9). Of the original
sample of 60 participants, 50 women completed treatment, and ten
dropped out. Cortisol responses will be examined in treatment
responders and non-responders as well as in treatment completers
vs. treatment dropouts.
Keywords: Cortisol Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Prolonged Imaginal Exposure Assault PSTD Survivors Symposium
14. Rittenhouse, J. (2000, November). Using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to treat complex PTSD in a biracial client. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 6(4), 399-408 .
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
A biracial client's recovery from PTSD through the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is discussed to illustrate the interaction between ethnicity and phenotype as well as diagnosis and treatment considerations. This case explains a woman's experience of discrimination in and out of her home and her vulnerability to complex PTSD, and it documents the importance of the therapy focusing on experiences of discrimination and prejudice as well as abuse. It shows how the client structures her environment in a personally creative fashion to include representative features of various aspects of her identity, by her choice of where and who she teaches as well as how and with whome she spends her free time. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Assault Battery Case Report Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Complex PTSD C-PSTD Cross Cultural Treatment Empirical Study European Americans Females Mexican Americans Persecution Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Psychotherapy PTSD Rural Populations Self Concept Self Esteem Survivors Teacher
15. Rost, C. (2002, Mai). EMDR in der behandlung durch Überfall traumatisierter bankangestellter [EMDR in the treatment of a bank employee traumatized by assault]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR Europe Association, Frankfurt, Deutschland.
Language: German
Format: Conference
Keywords: Assault Bank Robbery Crime Trauma
16. Rothbaum, B. O. (1996, June). Scientific investigations into EMDR (Part I) - A controlled study of eye movement desensitization in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disordered sexual assault victims. Presentation at the annual meeting of the EMDR International Association, Denver, CO.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Adults Americans Females Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Random Clinical Trial Rape RCT Survivors Treatment Effectiveness
17. Rothbaum, B. O. (1997, Summer). A controlled study of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disordered sexual assault victims. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 61(3), 317-334.
Language: English
Format: Newsletter
Abstract:
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a new method developed to treat PTSD. This study evaluated the efficacy of EMDR compared to a no-treatment wait-list control in the treatment of PTSD in adult female sexual assault victims. 21 subjects were entered and 18 completed. Treatment was delivered in 4 weekly individual sessions. Assessments were conducted pre- and posttreatment and 3 months following treatment termination by an independent assessor kept blind to treatment condition. Measures included standard clinician- and self-administered PTSD and related psychopathology scales. Results indicated that subjects treated with EMDR improved significantly more on PTSD and depression from pre- to posttreatment than control subjects, leading to the conclusion that EMDR was effective in alleviating PTSD in this study. [Author Abstract]
Keywords: Adults Americans Empirical Study Females Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Random Clinical Trial Rape RCT Survivors Treatment Effectiveness
18. Rothbaum, B. O., Astin, M., Gerardi, M., & Kelley, M. (2006, November). Cortisol pre-and post- treatment with EMDR or prolonged imaginal exposure in PTSD assault survivors. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Internatinal Society for Traumtic Stress Studies, Hollywood, CA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Assault Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Prolonged Imaginal Exposure PTSD Survivors
19. Rothbaum, B. O., Leifker, F. R., & Astin, M. (2008, November). Predictors of outcome in female sexual assault survivors receive PE or EMDR. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, ILL.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Outcome Predictors Prolonged Exposure Sexual Assault Survivors
20. Selvig, A., Rothbaum, B. O., Astin, A. M., & Jackson, J. (2004, November). Symptom change patterns during prolonged exposure to EMDR treatments for PTSD following sexual assault. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Language: English
Format: Conference
Keywords: Poster Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Prolonged Exposure PTSD Sexual Assaults Treatment
21. Shapiro, F., & Solomon, R. (1995). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Neurocognitive information processing. In G. S. Everly (Ed.), Innovations in disaster and trauma psychology, volume one: applications in emergency services and disaster response (pp. 216-237). Ellicott City, MD: Chevron Publsing.
Language: English
Format: Book Section
Abstract:
Topics Treated: Background; a neurocognitive perspective; accelerated information processing; case example 1: reintegrating the trauma into client's existing worldview; case example 2: reinterpreting the event as an "exception to the rule"; case example 3: unrealistic core assumption is violated. [Pilots]
Keywords: Adults Assault Males Motor Traffic Accidents Police Personnel Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Survivors
22. Spokes, T., Hofmeyr, M., & Hopkinson, P. (2011, August). Reducing distress following assault in the workplace. Nursing Times, 107, Online Issue 9; Nursing Times.Net. Retrieved from http://www.nursingtimes.net/reducing-distress-following-assault-in-the-workplace/5033506.article on August 9, 2011.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
Background: Nurses working in inpatient mental health settings report high rates of assault and psychological morbidity. Psychological debriefing is the main form of post-incident support, yet its efficacy has been widely questioned.
Aim: To determine whether eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is effective in reducing the psychological distress experienced by nurses after an assault at work.
Method: Four participants experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms following a workplace assault completed between three and five sessions of EMDR. A multiple-baseline, case series design was used, and quantitative and qualitative outcome data were collected.
Results: The results showed a clinically significant reduction in the level of emotional distress associated with traumatic memories, avoidance and intrusion symptoms between the pre and post-treatment data collection points for all participants. There was also an increase in the strength of belief in positive coping cognitions concerning the event following EMDR therapy in all participants. These improvements were maintained at one-month follow-up for three of the four participants. The study results did not show a reduction in general psychological distress.
Conclusion: The value of EMDR as a form of post-incident support lies in its alleviation of specific post-traumatic stress symptoms, rather than in improving general psychological wellbeing. The data must be interpreted with caution, but the positive outcomes suggest the need for further case series research, or a more controlled design with a larger sample.
Keywords: Mental Health Post-Incident Support Workplace Assault
23. Taylor, J. E., & Harvey, S. T. (2009, September-October). Effects of psychotherapy with people who have been sexually assaulted: A meta-analysis. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 14(5), 273–285. doi:10.1016/j.avb.2009.03.006.
Language: English
Format: Journal
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of a meta-analysis of the treatment outcome studies of different types of
psychotherapeutic approaches for sexual assault victims experiencing PTSD or rape trauma symptoms. There
were 15 outcome studies identified for inclusion in the meta-analysis dating from 1988–2005, and these
studies comprised 25 treatment conditions. Separate meta-analyses were conducted according to study
design (independent samples and repeated measures), in keeping with meta-analytic conventions. The
overall results for the two meta-analyses were highly consistent, and effect sizes were in the large range for
independent samples (g=.91) and repeated measures treatments (g=.90). Effects were maintained at
follow-up from 6–12 months after treatment. Studies represented diverse treatment approaches, and most
treatments were effective in improving outcome according to symptom reduction. A number of moderating
variables were examined. Better outcomes were achieved with individual therapy compared to group
approaches. The use of semi-structured approaches and homework techniques were positively related to the
magnitude of effect size. [Science Direct]
Keywords: Meta-analysis Outcome Rape Sexual assault Therapy Treatment
24. Williams, K. (2006, August). A comparative experimental treatment outcome study: Female survivors of sexual assault suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and trauma-related guilt – self-report and psychophysiological measures. Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, CAN.
Language: English
Format: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract:
Diverse psychotherapeutic approaches for treating trauma-related sequelae have emerged over the last several decades in response to the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and resultant posttraumatic stress disorder among women (PTSD). In a recent formal study (Grace, 2003), a newer treatment called one eye integration (OEI) has been shown to be effective for traumatized individuals. The purpose of this study was to build upon those findings by comparing the effectiveness of two treatments for reducing PTSD symptoms with a breathing, relaxation, autogenics, imagery, and grounding (BRAIN) control condition. Twenty-seven female rape or sexual assault survivors who met the criteria for PTSD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Text-Revision, (DSM-IV-TR; APA, 2000) were randomly assigned to three groups: (a) a neurologically-based therapy called OEI, (b) an information processing model referred to as cognitive processing therapy-revised (CPT-R), or (c) a control condition (BRAIN), PTSD, depression, and trauma-related guilt symptoms were assessed pretreatment, posttreatment and at 3-month follow up, and qualitative electroencephalography (qEEG) brainwave patterns of two regions of the scalp (frontal and parietal) were measured pre and posttreatment. The following dependent measures were used: Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II), and t he Trauma-Related Guilt Inventory (TRGI). Though there were no significant differences in PTSD symptoms between groups from pretreatment to post treatment assessments, a significant difference occurred between pretreatment and 3-month follow up, with OEI manifesting greater reductions than CPT-R or BRAIN. There were no significant differences between groups in depression, but there was a reduction in BDI-II scores over time. Reduction in guilt-related symptoms occurred on several scales and subscales for all three groups over time from pretreatment of posttreatment assessments, though not significantly by group. A significant difference was found for the Global Guilt subscale at 3-month follow up, with greater improvement for the OEI group. Preliminary results from cortical brain activity assessments indicate typical qEEG asymmetry patterns for PTSD and depression, though there were no significant group differences apart from minor post hoc analyses. Implications of these findings for clinical work and directions for future research were discussed.
Keywords: Depression Female Guilt Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Sexual Assault Survivors


