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A Mixed Methods Evaluation of EMDR for Treating Female Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence

Jill E. Schwarz; Dana Baber; Ariel Barter; Katherine Dorfman · Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation · 2020 · Uncontrolled mixed-methods pre–post study

Original publication · Original publication · Original publication

Recorded summary

Depression, anxiety, PTSD and overall distress measures improved after eight sessions; interviews described perceived benefits.

Recorded limitations

Within-group improvement does not establish EMDR-specific efficacy; overlap with the later 41-client agency report remains unresolved.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

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A Mixed Methods Evaluation of EMDR for Treating Female Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence
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