EMDR treatment for people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review about difficulties and adaptations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at increased risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emerging evidence indicates that Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is feasible and potentially effective for this group. However, communication, cognition, stress regulation, and attachment difficulties may interfere with the EMDR process. Adaptation of the EMDR protocol seems therefore required for this population.

Aim

This review aims to systematically identify and categorize the difficulties in applying EMDR to people with ID and the adaptations made by therapists to overcome these challenges.

Methods

A literature search was performed in May 2023. Article selection was based on inclusion and exclusion criteri

SUBMITTER: Schipper-Eindhoven SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10808451 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature