# A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Institutional Care and EMDR G-TEP for Institution Staff - URL: https://alisanburak.com/en/bir-pilot-mudahale-kurumda-kalan-cocuk-ve-ergenleri-desteklemek-icin-emdr-c-gtep-ve-kurum-personeli-icin-emdr-g-tep - Language: en - Last updated: 2026-09-15 - Page title: A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Institutional Care and EMDR G-TEP for Institution Staff | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar > A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Institutional Care and EMDR G-TEP for Institution Staff (A Pilot Intervention: This page was translated automatically from Turkish. [Read the original](https://alisanburak.com/bir-pilot-mudahale-kurumda-kalan-cocuk-ve-ergenleri-desteklemek-icin-emdr-c-gtep-ve-kurum-personeli-icin-emdr-g-tep) [← Back to blog](https://alisanburak.com/en/blog) # A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Institutional Care and EMDR G-TEP for Institution Staff July 30, 2024EMDR Europe Symposium 2024 Posters A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Institutional Care and EMDR G-TEP for Institution Staff (A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for supporting institutionalized children & adolescents, and EMDR G-TEP for institution staff) Papanikolopoulos P., Prattos T., Stamati V.., Foundoulakis M., Markou S. Hellenic American University, Nashua, NH, USA TACT HELLAS, Athens, Greece e-mail: emdrtrainingtact@gmail.com Translated by: Specialist Psychologist Gizem Pozam BACKGROUND Examining the usefulness of EMDR group interventions for research purposes: - Designing a three-part EMDR trauma intervention for minors awaiting foster placement or adoption in a state institution in Greece and for staff. - Implementing C-GTEP for complex trauma with minors and G-TEP for staff. Aim To assess the effectiveness of a three-part trauma intervention on complex trauma in children and possible burnout in employees. METHOD 10 children: ages 8–12 Six staff members: an average of 11 years in children's residential care A three-part intervention - Trauma psychoeducation - EMDR stabilization techniques - Group trauma protocols Assessments ITQ-CA, RCADS, ACES, BCEs for minors; Maslach Burnout Inventory for staff. Administered before, after, and at one-month follow-up RESULTS CHILDREN'S DATA A marked reduction in complex PTSD symptoms A reduction in SUDS, but not statistically significant A reduction in anxiety and depression (RCADS), but not statistically significant LESSONS LEARNED Recommendations for further research: - Additional team-building exercises for minors during the preparation phase and a possible increase in C-GTEP sessions - More psychoeducation for staff - A larger sample A Pilot Intervention: EMDR C-GTEP for supporting institutionalized children & adolescents, and EMDR G-TEP for institution staff Papanikolopoulos P., Prattos T., Stamati V.., Foundoulakis M., Markou S. Hellenic American University, Nashua, NH, USA TACT HELLAS, Athens, Greece e-mail: emdrtrainingtact@gmail.com BACKGROUND Examining the usefulness of EMDR group interventions for research purposes: - Designing a three part EMDR trauma intervention for minors in a Greek state institution awaiting foster placement or adoption and for staff. - Implementing C-GTEP for Complex Trauma with minors and G-TEP for staff. Aim To assess the effectiveness of a three part trauma intervention on complex trauma in minors and on possible burnout in employees. METHOD 10 children: ages 8-12 Six staff members: 11 years on average in children's residential care A three-part intervention - Trauma psychoeducation - EMDR stabilization techniques - Group trauma protocols Assessments ITQ-CA, RCADS,ACES, BCEs for minors Maslach Burnout Scale for staff. Administered before, after & at one month follow-up RESULTS CHILDREN'S DATA A significant reduction in Complex PTSD symptoms A reduction in SUDS, but non-significant A reduction in anxiety and depression (RCADs), but non-significant LESSONS LEARNED Recommendations for further research: - Additional team-building exercises for minors during preparation phase & a possible increase in C-GTEP sessions - More psychoeducation for staff - A larger sample [← Previous An RCT of the EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents and Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-PRECI): Its Effectiveness in Reducing PTSD Symptoms in an Australian Adult Population with Prolonged Adverse Experiences](https://alisanburak.com/en/yakin-zamandaki-kritik-olaylar-ve-devam-eden-travmatik-stres-icin-emdr-protokolu-emdr-preci-uzerine-arct-uzun-sureli-olumsuz-deneyimleri-olan-avustralyali-yetiskin-bir-populasyonda-tssb-semptomlari)[Next → MEETING POST-COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF STUDIES ON REMOTE EMDR THERAPY AS A NEW OPTION](https://alisanburak.com/en/covid-19-sonrasi-ruh-sagligi-ihtiyacinin-karsilanmasi-yeni-bir-secenek-olarak-uzaktan-emdr-terapi-calismalarinin-sistematik-incelemesi) --- Kaynak / Source: https://alisanburak.com/en/bir-pilot-mudahale-kurumda-kalan-cocuk-ve-ergenleri-desteklemek-icin-emdr-c-gtep-ve-kurum-personeli-icin-emdr-g-tep İletişim / Contact: Bağdat Caddesi, Veli Güneysu Apt. 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