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EMDR PROTOCOLS, ASSYST TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS AND EMDR BUTTERFLY HUG METHOD FOR EARLY INTERVENTION AND PROLONGED ADVERSE EXPERIENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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Abstract

In this report, you will find the 86 peer-reviewed published papers on Jarero & Artigas EMDR Protocols, ASSYST treatment interventions, and the EMDR Therapy Butterfly Hug method. No posters, conference presentations, in-press, or Newsletter publications are included in this bibliography.
ASSYST. BH. EMDR PROTOCOLS AND AIP CONCEPTUALIZATION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
By Ignacio Jarero & Lucina (Lucy) Artigas
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February 1, 2025
Currently, there are 86 peer-reviewed papers published on our ASSYST Treatment
Interventions, Butterfly Hug method, EMDR protocols, and AIP model-based
conceptualization for Acute Trauma and Ongoing Traumatic Stress.
This bibliography does not include posters, conference presentations, in-press, or
Newsletter publications.
CORE ARTICLE RELATED TO OUR PROLONGED ADVERSE EXPERIENCES
PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES
Jarero, I., & Artigas, L. (2022). AIP model-based Acute Trauma and Ongoing
Traumatic Stress Theoretical Conceptualization (Sixth Edition). Iberoamerican Journal
of Psychotraumatology and Dissociation, 10(1), 1-10. https://tinyurl.com/ydtwn7jy
ARTICLES ABOUT THE ACUTE STRESS SYNDROME STABILIZATION
(ASSYST) TREATMENT PROCEDURES
1. Becker, Y., Estévez, M.E., Pérez, M.C., Osorio, A., Jarero, I., & Givaudan, M. (2021)
Longitudinal Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial on the Provision of the
Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization Remote for Groups to General Population
in Lockdown During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychology and Behavioral
Science International Journal, 16(2),1-11. https://tinyurl.com/ye2zkm7n
2. Smyth-Dent, K., Becker, Y., Burns, E., & Givaudan, M. (2021). The Acute Stress
Syndrome Stabilization Remote Individual (ASSYST-RI) for TeleMental Health
Counseling After Adverse Experiences. Psychology and Behavioral Science
International Journal, 16(2),1-7. https://tinyurl.com/2my7v83e
3. Magalhães¸S. S., Silva, C.N., Cardoso, M.G., Jarero, I., Pereira Toralles, M.B.
(2022). Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization Remote for Groups Provided to
Mental Health Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Medical
and Biological Science, 21(3), 637-643. https://tinyurl.com/2h7yqv7t
4. Mainthow, N., Pérez, M.C., Osorio, A., Givaudan, M., & Jarero, I. (2022). Multisite
Clinical Trial on the ASSYST Individual Treatment Intervention Provided to
General Population with Non-Recent Pathogenic Memories. Psychology and
Behavioral Science International Journal. 19(5). https://tinyurl.com/2mleuwvg
5. Smith, S., Todd, M., Givaudan, M. (2023). Clinical Trial on the ASSYST for Groups
Treatment Intervention Provided to Syrian Refugees living in Lebanon.
Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal.20(2),1-8.
https://tinyurl.com/2luchszo
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6. Mainthow, N., Zapien, R., Givaudan, M., & Jarero, I. (2023). Longitudinal
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial on the ASSYST Individual Treatment
Intervention Provided to Adult Females with Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, 20(3):556040.
https://tinyurl.com/2xurr2o4
7. Magalhães, S.S., Guimarães, A.C.F, Silva, C.N, Souza, J.S.S, Carasek, L, Amorim,
M.A.L, Cardoso, M.G, Silva. S.M.E.F, Nascimento. U.J.A, Capuano, V.Q.C, Jarero,
I, Toralles, M.B. (2023). Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial on the ASSYST
Treatment Intervention Provided to Public Sector Workers During the COVID-
19 Pandemic. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, 20(5), 1-
11. https://tinyurl.com/2jpn3xmm
8. Carretero KP, Delgadillo A, Villarreal AM, Roque JP, Poiré A, Mainthow N, Givaudan
M, & Jarero I. (2023). Randomized Controlled Trial on the ASSYST Treatment
Intervention with Female Children Polytraumatized by Adverse Childhood
Experiences, Neglect and Maltreatment. Academic Journal of Pediatrics &
Neonatology, 12(5), 1-9. https://tinyurl.com/2byalgsj
Versión en español https://tinyurl.com/ylrjszxa
9. Ross, J., Navarro, F., Mainthow, N., Givaudan, M., Jarero, I. (2024). Breast and
Cervical Cancer-Related PTSD: Randomized Controlled Trial on the ASSYST
Treatment Intervention. Cancer Therapy and Oncology International Journal, 25(5),
1-11. https://tinyurl.com/yokbgphw
10. Martínez Cáceres, G & Premuda-Conti, P. (2024). ASSYST-Individual Adapted for
the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Journal of EMDR Practice and
Research, 18(3),129-142. https://tinyurl.com/25n6nd95
ARTICLES ABOUT THE EMDR THERAPY BUTTERFLY HUG METHOD
FOR SELF-ADMINISTERED BILATERAL STIMULATION
1. Jarero, I., & Artigas, L. (2025). The EMDR Therapy Butterfly Hug Method for
Self-Administered Bilateral Stimulation. Research Gate.
https://tinyurl.com/yjzq2wbg
2. Wahyu, P., Girianto, R., Widayati, D., & Agusti, S. (2021). Butterfly Hug to Reduce
Anxiety on Elderly. Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan, 8(3), 295–300.
https://tinyurl.com/2msas5bu
3. Arif Pristianto, Rifdah Hardening Tyas, Imro Atul Muflikha, Alifia Fitria Ningsih,
Ilma Liani Vanath, Faizah Nashrillah Reyhana (2022). Deep Breathing and Butterfly
Hug. Konmtribusi, 3(1), 36-46. https://tinyurl.com/2a2l3edb
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4. Ayunda Ramadhani, Lisda Sofia, Raudatun Nisa, Herlina Amelia Putri (2023) Butterfly
Hug Therapy in Leaving Self-Acceptance to Generation Z. Journal Aisyah: Jurnal
Ilmu Kesehatan, 8(2), 743-748. https://tinyurl.com/2cqz7w47
5. Safitri, N. D., Caturini, E., & Sugiyarto (2023). The Effectiveness of Butterfly Hug
in Reducing Anxiety Long-Distance Relationship (LDR) with Parents in Nursing
Students. Basic and Applied Nursing Research Journal, 4(1), 9 19.
doi: 10.11594/banrj.04.01.02. https://tinyurl.com/259u23af
6. Pomalango, Z. B., Soeli, Y. M.., Hunawa, R. ., & M. Arsad, S. F. . (2023). Simulation
of Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Butterfly Hug Therapy
Toward the ability to Perform Emergency Assistance for Cardiac Arrest. The
Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 15(1). Retrieved from
https://ejournal.lucp.net/index.php/mjn/article/view/1884
7. Hawke, Darian, "Utilizing the Butterfly Hug to Reduce Distress in Emergency
Department Nurses" (2023). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 74.
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/dnp-projects/74
8. Cagaoan, M. S. F., Dayrit, A.C.D., Dela Vega, A.C.R., & Flores, M.J.V (2023).
Effectiveness of the Butterfly Hug Method to the Level of Mental Health Status of
Senior Citizens Living in Selected Healthcare Facility: Basis for Adjunct Therapy.
Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice. 1(2), 185-209.
https://tinyurl.com/yoemrtx7
9. Kadri, F., Ridfah, A., Ismail, I. (2023). The Butterfly Hug to reduce academic stress
in psychology students. Journal of Correctional Issues, 6(1), 181-196.
https://tinyurl.com/yp93v8qb
10. Suara, E. & Retnaningsih, D. (2023). Effectiveness of Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing Butterfly Hug as Self-Healing for Nurse
Occupational Stress. Jurnal Keperawatan, 15(4), 1573-1580.
https://tinyurl.com/2cuyvt36
11. Aulia, A. W. Z., Yuliastuti, E., & Suyatno, S. (2024). Identifying the Influence of
Butterfly Hug Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Adolescents. ASJN (Aisyiyah
Surakarta Journal of Nursing), 5(1), 1-8. https://tinyurl.com/29gots6c
12. Erik Adik Putra Bambang Kurniawan & I Wayan Sudarta. (2024). Effectiveness of
Butterfly Hug Therapy on Reduction of Stress and Anxiety of Students'
Anatomy Laboratory Examination Basic Biomedical Sciences Diploma 3
Nursing Study Program. Journal of Health Research and Technology, 2(1).
https://tinyurl.com/269ebrsh
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13. Anis Wiji Astuti., Fahrun Nur Rosyid., & Sumarno Adi Subrata (2024). Butterfly
Hug Therapy on Reducing Anxiety Levels and Stabilization Hemodynamics in
Patient Digital Subtraction Angiography. MEDISAINS, (22)1, 33-36.
https://tinyurl.com/29bhhwr7
14. Nur Aulia Putri Astuti. (2024). Butterfly Hug as an Effective Method to Reduce
Adolescent Anxiety. KONSELING: Jurnal Ilmiah Penelitian dan Penerapannya Vol.5,
N.4, pp. 133-137. https://tinyurl.com/274we4ta
15. Loren Julia Simanjuntak., Utari Christya Wardhani., Yulianti Wulandari (2024).
The Effect of Butterfly Hug Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Thesis Preparation in
Nursing Students at Awal Bros University. Jurnal Ilmu Keperawatan dan
Kebidanan. Vol. 2, N.4. https://tinyurl.com/2bjn9fhm
16. Novalia & Juaidah Agustina (2024). Butterfly Hug to Relieve Anxiety in Grade
IX Students. Kampus Akademic Publishing. JINU. Vol 1. N.5.
https://tinyurl.com/2669bzv3
17. Wardani, VK., Mulyati, S.V., Sebtalesky, C.Y., & Mulia, B.H. (2024). The Effect of
the Butterfly Hug Method on Changes in Anxiety Levels in Pregnant Women
Facing Normal Labor. Biogenarasi, Journal of Biology Education. Vol. 10. N. 1.
https://tinyurl.com/2aay2687
18. Alifian Nur Hidayat (2024). Butterfly Hug Therapy Enhancing Self-Acceptance
Among High School Female Students. Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies. Vol.
4. N.2. https://tinyurl.com/268ktzfc
19. Yumanita Wardani, I.P., Sebayar, S.M., Burhan, A (2024). The effect of Butterfly
Hug on Reducing Anxiety in Pre-Operation Patients at Jatiwinangun Hospital,
Purwokerto. Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan. Vol 10. N. 23, pp. 321-327.
https://tinyurl.com/28rwl7pk
20. Mahyuvil, T.& Ramadhan, S.C. (2025). Exploring the Effectiveness of Self-Healing
Butterfly Technique for Anxiety Management: A Systematic Review. Jurnal
Ilmiah Kesehatan Masyarakat. Vol. 4. N. 1. https://tinyurl.com/2aot7wtp
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ARTICLES ABOUT THE EMDR-PROTOCOL FOR RECENT CRITICAL
INCIDENTS AND ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS (EMDR-PRECI)
1. Jarero, I., Artigas, L., & Luber, M. (2011). The EMDR protocol for recent critical
incidents: Application in a disaster mental health continuum of care context.
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 5(3), 82–94. https://tinyurl.com/29hnv6eu
2. Jarero, I., & Uribe, S. (2011). The EMDR protocol for recent critical incidents:
Brief report of an application in a human massacre situation. Journal of EMDR
Practice and Research, 5(4), 156–165. https://tinyurl.com/2yrm2p2j
3. Jarero, I., & Uribe, S. (2012). The EMDR protocol for recent critical incidents:
Follow-up Report of an application in a human massacre situation. Journal of
EMDR Practice and Research, 6(2), 50-61. https://tinyurl.com/267tryhb
4. Jarero, I., Amaya, C., Givaudan, M., & Miranda, A. (2013). EMDR Individual
Protocol for Paraprofessionals Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial Whit First
Responders. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 7(2), 55-64.
https://tinyurl.com/265pxytx
5. Jarero, I., Uribe, S., Artigas, L., Givaudan, M. (2015). EMDR protocol for recent
critical incidents: A randomized controlled trial in a technological disaster
context. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 9(4), 166-173.
https://tinyurl.com/2csk82uu
6. Jarero, I., Schnaider, S., Givaudan, M. (2019). EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical
Incidents and Ongoing Traumatic Stress with First Responders: A Randomized
Controlled Trial. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research,13(2),100-110.
https://tinyurl.com/22b9ooxs
7. Encinas, M., Osorio, A., Jarero, I., Givaudan, M. (2019). Randomized Controlled
Clinical Trial on the Provision of the EMDR-PRECI to Family Caregivers of
Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Psychology and Behavioral Science
International Journal, 11(1), 1-8. https://tinyurl.com/23k4demm
8. Estrada, B.D., Angulo, B.J., Navarro, M.E., Jarero, I., Sánchez-Armass, O. (2019).
PTSD, Immunoglobulins, and Cortisol Changes after the Provision of the
EMDR- PRECI to Females Patients with Cancer-Related PTSD Diagnosis.
American Journal of Applied Psychology, 8(3), 64-71. https://tinyurl.com/2283hhb8
9. Jiménez, G., Becker, Y., Varela, C., García, P., Nuño, M.A., Pérez, M.C., Osorio, A.,
Jarero, I., Givaudan, M. (2020). Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial on the
Provision of the EMDR-PRECI to Female Minors Victims of Sexual and/or
Physical Violence and Related PTSD Diagnosis. American Journal of Applied
Psychology. 9(2): 42-51. https://tinyurl.com/2zcay23x
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ARTICLES ABOUT THE EMDR-INTEGRATIVE GROUP TREATMENT
PROTOCOL (EMDR-IGTP) AND EMDR-IGTP FOR ONGOING TRAUMATIC
STRESS (EMDR-IGTP-OTS)
EMDR-IGTP WITH DISASTER SURVIVORS.
1. Brown, R.C., Witt, A., Fegert, J.M., Keller, F., Rassenhofer, M., and Plener, P.L.
(2017). Psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents after man-made
and natural disasters: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Psychological
Medicine, Page 1 of 13. Cambridge University Press 2017.
https://tinyurl.com/2aoh8e56
2. Fernández, I., Gallinari, E., & Lorenzetti, A. (2003). A school-based intervention for
children who witnessed the Pirelli building airplane crash in Milan, Italy. Journal
of Brief Therapy, 2(2), 129–136.
3. Jarero, I., Artigas, L., & Hartung, J. (2006). EMDR integrative treatment protocol:
A post-disaster trauma intervention for children & adults. Traumatology, 12(2),
121–129. Sage Publications. https://tinyurl.com/24zsfptb
4. Jarero, I., Artigas, L., & Montero, M. (2008). The EMDR integrative group
treatment protocol: Application with child victims of a mass disaster. Journal of
EMDR Practice and Research, 2(2), 97–105. https://tinyurl.com/29yzzf8t
5. Adúriz, M.E., Bluthgen, C., Knopfler, C. (2009). Helping Child Flood Victims Using
Group EMDR Intervention in Argentina: Treatment Outcome and Gender
Differences. International Journal of Stress Management, 16(2), 138-153.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0014719
6. Maslovaric, G., Zaccagnino, M., Mezzaluna, C., Perilli, S., Trivellato, D., Longo, V.,
and Civilotti, C. (2017). The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing Integrative Group Protocol with Adolescent Survivors of the
Central Italy Earthquake. Frontiers in Psychology. https://tinyurl.com/2bgpfslx
7. Trentini, C., Lauriola, M., Giuliani, A., Maslovaric, G., Tambelli, R., Fernandez. I.,
and Pagani, M. (2018). Dealing with the Aftermath of Mass Disasters: A Field
Study on the Application of EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol with
Child Survivors of the 2016 Italy Earthquakes. Front. Psychol.
https://tinyurl.com/2yukvjwf
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EMDR-IGTP DURING ONGOING WAR TRAUMA
8. Zaghrout-Hodali, M., Alissa, F., & Dodgson, P. (2008). Building resilience and
dismantling fear: EMDR group protocol with children in an area of ongoing
trauma. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(2), 106–113.
https://tinyurl.com/2yka3ds9
EMDR-IGTP WITH WOMAN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED IN THE CONGO
9. Allon, M. (2015). EMDR group therapy with women who were sexually
assaulted in Congo. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 9(1), 28-34.
https://tinyurl.com/2btqdotg
EMDR-IGTP DURING AN ONGOING GEOPOLITICAL CRISIS
10. Jarero, I., & Artigas, L. (2010). EMDR integrative group treatment protocol:
Application with adults during ongoing geopolitical crisis. Journal of EMDR
Practice and Research, 4(4), 148–155. https://tinyurl.com/2xha85wq
EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED TO CHILD VICTIMS OF SEVERE INTERPERSONAL
VIOLENCE
11. Jarero, I., Roque-López, S., Gómez, J. (2013). The Provision of an EMDR-Based
Multicomponent Trauma Treatment with Child Victims of Severe Interpersonal
Trauma. Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, 7(1), 17-28.
https://tinyurl.com/26q72jhl
12. Jarero, I., Roque-López, S., Gómez, J., Givaudan, M. (2014a). Second Research
Study on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol with
Child Victims of Severe Interpersonal Violence. Iberoamerican Journal of
Psychotraumatology and Dissociation, 6(1), 1-24. ISSN: 2007-8544.
www.revibapst.com
13. Jarero, I., Roque-López, S., Gómez, J., Givaudan, M. (2014b). Third Research Study
on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol with Child
Victims of Severe Interpersonal Violence. Iberoamerican Journal of
Psychotraumatology and Dissociation, 6(2), 1-22. https://tinyurl.com/229mc35d
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EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED TO NGO’S STAFF MEMBERS WHO PROVIDED CARE
TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SEVERE INTERPERSONAL
TRAUMA
14. Jarero, I., Rake, G., & Givaudan, M. (2017). EMDR Therapy Program for Advance
Psychosocial Interventions Provided by Paraprofessionals. Journal of EMDR
Practice and Research, 11(3), 122-128. https://tinyurl.com/2djtkhvy
EMDR-IGTP RCT APPLIED TO CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA
15. Passoni, S., Curinga, T., Toraldo, A., Berlingeri, M., Fernandez, I., Bottini, G. (2018).
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment
Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) applied to caregivers of patients with dementia.
Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 9. Article 967. https://tinyurl.com/2xldn39f
EMDR-IGTP RCT WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING LATINA SURVIVORS OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMPARING EMDR & TF-CBT GROUPS
INTERVENTIONS
16. Harris, H., Urdaneta, V., Triana, V., Vo, C.S., Walden, D., Myers, D. (2018). A Pilot
Study with Spanish-Speaking Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence Comparing
EMDR & TF-CBT Group Interventions. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 6, 203-
222. https://tinyurl.com/2cgqf8jk
EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED TO REFUGEE
17. Jarero, I., & Artigas, L. (2012). The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment
Protocol: EMDR group treatment for early intervention following critical
incidents. European Review of Applied Psychology, 62, 219-22.
https://tinyurl.com/2dxgbtm7
18. Hurn, R., & Barron, I. (2018). The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment
Protocol in a Psychosocial Program for Refugee Children: A Qualitative Pilot
Study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 12(4), 208-223.
https://tinyurl.com/266qheno
19. Perilli, S., Giuliani, A., Pagani, M., Mazzoni, G.P., Maslovari, G., Maccarrone,
B., Morales, D. (2019). EMDR Group Treatment of Children Refugees -A Field
Study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(3),143-155.
https://tinyurl.com/2xt24qnw
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20. Smyth-Dent, K.L., Fitzgerald, J., Hagos, Y. (2019). A Field Study on the
EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress
Provided to Adolescent Eritrean Refugees Living in Ethiopia. Psychology and
Behavioral Science International Journal, 12(4),1-12. https://tinyurl.com/29rvqtsc
21. Molero, R.J., Jarero, I., Givaudan, M. (2019). Longitudinal Multisite
Randomized Controlled Trial on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group
Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress to Refugee Minors in
Valencia, Spain. American Journal of Applied Psychology, 8(4),77-88. doi:
10.11648/j.ajap.20190804.12. https://tinyurl.com/24cunzay
22. Lempertz, D., Wichmann, M., Enderle, E., Stellermann-Strehlow, K., Pawils,
S., Metzener, F. (2020). Pre-Post Study to Assess EMDR-Based Group Therapy
for Traumatized Refugee Preschoolers. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research,
14(1), 31-45. https://tinyurl.com/268x35jb
EMDR-IGTP FOR ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS (EMDR-IGTP-OTS)
PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WITH CANCER-RELATED PTSD, ANXIETY AND
DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS.
23. Jarero, I., & Artigas, L., Uribe, S., García, L, E., Cavazos, M.A., & Givaudan, M.
(2015). Pilot Research Study on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group
Treatment Protocol with Female Cancer Patients. Journal of EMDR Practice and
Research, 9(2), 98-105. https://tinyurl.com/25ovhlfh
24. Jarero, I., Artigas, L., Uribe, S., García. L.E. (2016). The EMDR Integrative Group
Treatment Protocol for Patients with Cancer. Journal of EMDR Practice and
Research, 10(3), 199-207. https://tinyurl.com/2xz9z36c
25. Jarero, I., Givaudan, M., Osorio, A. (2018). Randomized Controlled Trial on the
Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol Adapted for
Ongoing Traumatic Stress to Female Patients with Cancer-Related
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 12(3), 94-
104. https://tinyurl.com/28ggl9ee
26. Osorio, A., Pérez, M.C., Tirado, S.G., Jarero, I., Givaudan, M. (2018). Randomized
Controlled Trial on the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for
Ongoing Traumatic Stress with Adolescents and Young Adults Patients with
Cancer. American Journal of Applied Psychology, 7(4), 50-56.
https://tinyurl.com/23q2fn8l
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EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED TO RECENTLY TRAUMATIZED SCHOOL CHILDREN
IN KOREA.
27. Chung Yeub Chung., Daeho Kim., Seok-hyeon Kim., Hwallip Bae.,Kounseok Lee.,
& Bokja Go (2014). Treatment Response of Affect Regulation Group Therapy for
Recently Traumatized School Children. Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric
Association, 53(3), 171-177. https://tinyurl.com/269kucta
EMDR-IGTP FOR ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS (EMDR-IGTP-OTS)
PROVIDED TO FEMALE PATIENTS TO DEAL WITH THE TRAUMA FROM
DIVORCE
28. Wong, S-L (2018). EMDR-based Divorce Recovery Group: A case study. Journal
of EMDR Practice and Research, 12(2), 58-70. https://tinyurl.com/29ojqonn
EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED AS EMERGENCY TREATMENT TO CHILDREN
SURVIVORS OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2015, TERRORIST ATTACKS IN PARIS.
29. Marie-Jo Brennstuhl, Fanny Bassan, Anne-Marie Fayard, Mathieu Fisselbrand,
Amandine Guth, Maud Hassler, Karen Lebourg, Rachel Pavisse, Lydia Peter, Adeline
Thiriet, Pascale Tarquinio, Jenny Ann Rydberg, Cyril Tarquinio. (2019). Immediate
treatment following the November 13 attacks: Use of an EMDR emergency
protocol. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 3, 17-21.
https://tinyurl.com/yj44k93v
EMDR-IGTP FOR ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS (EMDR-IGTP-OTS)
PROVIDED TO FEMALE SURVIVORS OF EXPLOITATION, TRAFICKING AND
EARLY MARRIAGE.
30. Smyth-Dent, K., Walsh, S.F., Smith, S. (2020). Field Study on the EMDR
Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress with
Female Survivors of Exploitation, Trafficking and Early Marriage in Dhaka,
Bangladesh. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, 15(3), 1-8.
DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ.2020.15.555911https://tinyurl.com/2pr96o4f
EMDR-IGTP FOR ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS REMOTE (EMDR-IGTP-
OTS-R) AND EMDR-IGTP PROVIDED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
WORKING IN HOSPITALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PUBLISHED
IN THE YEAR 2020.
NOTE: FURTHER BELOW, YOU WILL FIND MORE RESEARCH STUDIES ON
THIS TOPIC PUBLISHED DURING 2022 AND 2023.
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