A Randomised Comparison of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Disaster-Exposed Children

• 2011

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• Carlijn de Roos; Ricky Greenwald; Margien den Hollander-Gijsman; Eric Noorthoorn; Stef van Buuren; Ad de Jongh
PMID: 22893815DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v2i0.5694

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This study compared the effectiveness and efficiency of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for children after a large fireworks factory exploded in the Netherlands. 52 children participated in the study located in a disaster mental health after-care center, which was initiated 6 months after the event. Findings conclude both CBT and EMDR interventions can significantly improve functioning of disaster-exposed children. However, it notes that each therapy has its own strengths, making them useful in different situations. The research aims to find the best ways to support young people after traumatic events like natural disasters or accidents.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing; Randomized Controlled Trial

Institutions: GGZ Rivierduinen; Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute; Leiden University Medical Centre; GGNet; TNO Quality of Life; University of Amsterdam; Vrije Universiteit

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