Effects of the EMDR Couple Protocol on Relationship Satisfaction, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms

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dc.authoridGundogmus, Ibrahim/0000-0002-1921-1495
dc.authoridYasar, Alisan Burak/0000-0002-6778-3009
dc.contributor.authorDogan, Ceren Kurtay
dc.contributor.authorYasar, Alisan Burak
dc.contributor.authorGundogmus, Ibrahim
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-21T16:38:23Z
dc.date.available2025-01-21T16:38:23Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.departmentKırıkkale Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Couple Protocol on the relationship-satisfaction, depression, and anxiety levels of couples. This protocol differs from standard EMDR procedures in that the partners are together in the treatment session, and engage in bidirectional stimulation simultaneously.The treatment targets are disturbing events that the couples have experienced together. Couples have the opportunity to accept, recognize, and witness each other's recovery process during the session.The EMDR Couple Protocol consists of eight phases, and it was developed for couples wanting to improve their relationship. The study sample consisted of 18 couples suitable for the application of the EMDR Couple Protocol. Treatment was provided by an EMDR Europe Level 2 EM DR psychotherapist to the couples. The mean number of sessions was 14.27 +/- 4.04.The couples showed significant improvement between pre-EM DR, post-EMDR, and at three months follow-up with large effect sizes for relationship satisfaction (eta(2) = 0.944), depression (eta(2) = 0.385), and anxiety (eta(2) = 0.258). The present study evaluating the effectiveness of the EMDR Couple Protocol showed a positive effect on the relationship-satisfaction, depression and anxiety symptoms of the couples. The EMDR Couple Protocol appeared to be safe and effective.
dc.identifier.doi10.1891/EMDR-D-21-00008
dc.identifier.endpage230
dc.identifier.issn1933-3196
dc.identifier.issn1933-320X
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.startpage218
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1891/EMDR-D-21-00008
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/24655
dc.identifier.volume15
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000717326300003
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Publishing Co
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Emdr Practice and Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241229
dc.subjecteye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR); couple therapy; relationship satisfaction; depression; anxiety
dc.titleEffects of the EMDR Couple Protocol on Relationship Satisfaction, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms
dc.typeArticle

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