Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Evaluating its Effectiveness in Reducing Trauma Symptoms in Adult Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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The purpose of this study was to conduct a randomized experimental evaluation of the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) by examining its ability to reduce trauma symptoms among adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. These survivors, who suffer a variety of symptoms that are persistent and at times debilitating, comprise a large target population for social workers.
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تاریخ انتشار 2001