In:
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Springer Publishing Company, Vol. 15, No. 4 ( 2021-01-11), p. 202-217
Abstract:
Trauma related to sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) affects millions of women, resulting in detrimental impacts to economic, physical, and mental health. Survivors are often subjected to repeated acts of violence or abuse, compounding the trauma and its effects. Participants in this mixed-methods research study included 41 women who experienced trauma related to sexual violence or IPV and were seeking counseling services at a nonprofit community agency. Quantitative assessment of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through validated measures showed statistically significant improvement in all areas after eight sessions of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Qualitative analysis through semi-structured individual interviews revealed improvements in assertiveness, self-control, functionality, and self-acceptance. Increasing access to EMDR across underserved communities, which are disproportionately affected by trauma, is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1933-3196
,
1933-320X
DOI:
10.1891/EMDR-D-21-00014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2571537-9
