Handbook of EMDR for Children and Adolescents

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven effective treatment for reprocessing distressing memories of adverse and traumatic events. This handbook, featuring contributions from over thirty experts, explores the latest developments in EMDR for children and adolescents. It covers the treatment's background, scientific research, and implementation, along with its application in various psychopathologies, target groups, and settings. Offering a comprehensive overview of EMDR's impact on young individuals, the book also supports the standardization of EMDR training for children and adolescents worldwide. Additionally, it aims to inspire new research by integrating insights from both scientific studies and clinical practice. Written in clear, accessible language, it is enriched with case studies that illustrate practical applications.

About the Author

Renée Beer is a clinical psychologist, cognitive behavioral therapist, EMDR Europe accredited trainer in EMDR with children and adolescents, and certified trainer in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She previously coordinated a trauma center, and now works in private practice. She provides EMDR trainings, mostly with Carlijn de Roos, and has published on the treatment of children with trauma-related problems. She specialized in the treatment of patients with eating disorders using CBT and EMDR and has published on both. She chaired the EMDR Europe Child and Adolescent Trainers from 2018 to 2026. At present, she is involved in international projects aimed at disseminating EMDR and TF-CBT in Ukraine. Carlijn de Roos is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist working with children and adolescents with PTSD, other trauma-related symptoms, and/or suffering from persistent physical symptoms like chronic pain. She currently works at Levvel, the Academic Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Amsterdam University Medical Centre (AMC). In addition to her clinical work, she is an EMDR consultant and an EMDR trainer for children & adolescents accredited by EMDR Europe. She previously served as the president of the EMDR Association of the Netherlands (2003-2018) and chaired the EMDR Europe Child & Adolescent Committee (2018-2026). Carlijn is also a senior researcher and member of several research committees. Her doctoral thesis focused on time-limited trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents.