EMDR Recent Event Protocol

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R-TEP: Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol

Have you recently experienced a scary, shocking or difficult event, that you just can’t shake in the last month to 6 months? You may notice that you are:

  • Frequently think about the event

  • Experiencing recurring nightmares related to the event

  • Avoid anything that reminds you of the recent event

  • Seen changes in your mood and concentration since the event

  • No longer feel happiness or joy

If this is you, you might have the early signs of acute stress disorder depending on your symptoms and how long since the distressing event. Seeking early intervention can help treat current symptoms and prevent symptoms from developing into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A specific EMDR protocol called the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) was developed specifically to treat these difficult events soon after they occur.