EMDR Treatment of Workplace Trauma: A Case Series

This case series describes EMDR treatment of 8 employees who suffered repeated acute traumatization in the workplace.

Article Abstract

“Violence and aggression in the workplace is an increasing international concern. No studies have yet determined the most efficacious psychotherapeutic strategies to alleviate the consequences of workplace violence, and none have identified interventions that might fortify workers who are repeatedly exposed to danger. This case series describes the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment of seven bank employees and one transportation worker who suffered repeated acute traumatization. The Impact of Events Scale, the Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome 10-Questions Inventory, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to measure changes in symptom severity. Results showed that EMDR effectively reduced symptoms and may provide a possible protective buffer in situations of ongoing workplace violence.”

—Description from publisher

Article Access

Open Access

Rost, C., Hofmann, A., & Wheeler, K. (2009). EMDR Treatment of Workplace Trauma A Case Series. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(2), 80–90. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.2.80

About the Journal

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.