Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Child and Adolescent Psychology: a Narrative Review

Abstract Purpose of review Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is recognized as an excellent approach to the treatment trauma in clinical academic contexts by several national international organizations. The purpose this work summarize results research on EMDR with children adolescents various through a narrative scientific literature. Recent findings Selected studies were clustered domains: (1) (T), (2) violence, (3) physical illnesses, (4) psychological problems. Our indicates how effectiveness within context child adolescent psychology has been widely established One advantages use its flexibility, which allows it be adapted for age ranges, situations, cultures. Summary structured psychotherapeutic method that facilitates psychopathologies problems related both traumatic events more common experiences are emotionally stressful adolescents, although new necessary increase validity.