EMDR has been used on children to treat a variety of conditions (Tinker & Wilson, 1999, and Greenwall, 1999). It has been used in the treatment of children who have experienced trauma and complex trauma (Tinker & Wilson, 1999; Greenwald, 1999). It is often cited as a component in the treatment of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Briere & Scott, 2006), emotional dysregulation, and for in the treatment of children exposed to chronic early maltreatment that is related to Attachment disorder.

Dr. Shapiro has been given an award for Distinguished Scientific Achievement in Psychology by the California Psychological Association and in 2002 the International Sigmund Freud Award for Psychotherapy presented by the City of Vienna in conjunction with the World Council for Psychotherapy.

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