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ItemThe effective outcomes of EMDR on Tsunami survivors: case studies of Khao Lak, Phang-nga, ThailandOne of the major problems that came with the psychological assistance after the Tsunami was that there was no measure to identify the effectiveness of psychological recovery that was obviously intangible. This study investigated the effective outcomes of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) on the traumatic recovery of the Tsunami survivors in Khaolak. Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained. 13 case studies that neither have experienced any other psychological treatments nor have taken any mental medication for psychological recovery purposive selected from those who have been continually treated with EMDR since six months after the disaster. The Impact of Event Scale and EMDR session notes were reviewed. The follow up sessions consisted of bilateral stimulations; interviewing and observation were used to measure the effectiveness of EMDR. The results showed that all the case studies have recovered from the trauma within three sessions. All participants stated their satisfaction toward EMDR for its rapid recovery effect and its sustainability for an extended period of time. The participants reported self-care using bilateral stimulation so called “Butterfly Hug” technique taught by the therapist to reduce their negative feeling that emerge due to whatever unpredicted triggers. This study suggested that EMDR contribute effectively to the Tsunami survivors and perceived as an appropriate self-care for mental health in family and community level.
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ItemThe mental health service utilizing EMDR with Tsunami survivors in ThailandLife after Tsunami was difficult and the survivors have become traumatized due to the loss and the fear. Different techniques have been brought in to help people heal psychologically, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was one of them. This study reported the mental health service utilizing EMDR in Khao Lak under the Making Waves Project during February-December 2005. The participants were 415 Tsunami survivors who demonstrated psychological impact from the event. The Impact of Event Scales was used to identify the target survivors before EMDR therapy being provided by the trained EMDR therapists. The data were collected using EMDR session notes that indicated descriptive data and psychological conditions of the participants. The results revealed that 52.53% were recovered cases and 39.52% were current cases that needed subsequent follow-up sessions. Seventy-one percent of recovered participants demonstrated rapid recovery (n=218) after a single session. EMDR could be used with all ranges of age from young children <10 years old (5.30%) to the elderly > 60 years (3.83%). The majority of participants (12.05%) were in 26-45-age group. 67.71% were female. 76.14% received individual therapy and 23.85% involved in EMDR group therapy. This study suggested that EMDR was a significant outreach mental health service for people in the community. More EMDR trainings must be provided for mental health professionals in Thailand to serve speedier mental health service throughout the country.