@article{article_1723165, title={Investigation of the effect of EMDR therapy on psychosomatic symptoms and early malaptive schemas: An analysis of 5 cases}, journal={The European Research Journal}, pages={1–11}, year={2025}, DOI={10.18621/eurj.1723165}, author={Güler, Kahraman and Baysal, Elif Fulya}, keywords={EMDR, psychosomatic symptom, early maladaptive schemas, psychosomatization}, abstract={<p> <b>Objectives: </b> This study examined the effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on psychosomatic symptoms and early maladaptive schemas. </p> <p> <b>Methods: </b> This study used a single-group pretest-posttest multiple case design, conducted without a control group. Five voluntary participants aged 18 and over were selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected through a Demographic Information Form, the Young Schema Questionnaire, and the Somatization Scale(33 items, derived from the MMPI). </p> <p> <b>Results: </b> All participants showed decreases in early maladaptive schemas and psychosomatic symptoms after EMDR therapy, indicating its effectiveness in reducing both cognitive and somatic distress. </p> <p> <b>Conclusions: </b> EMDR therapy appears effective in alleviating psychosomatic symptoms and maladaptive schemas. These findings support its clinical use and highlight the need for further research with larger samples. </p>}, publisher={Prusa Medical Publishing}