Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following homicide

Author: Pollock P. H.

Source: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, Volume 11, Number 1, 1 April 2000 , pp. 176-184(9)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Homicide perpetrators have been observed to report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) directly related to involvement in the offence itself. A single case-study is presented, which describes the application of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR; Shapiro, 1995) for a male perpetrator of homicide. The nature of the difficulties these offenders experience is considered and the need for appropriate psychological intervention in such cases is discussed.

Keywords: POST-TRAUMATIC; STRESS; DISORDER; HOMICIDE; THERAPY

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

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