PC

Progressive Counting

PC Publications | PC Training |PC Certification | PC Research Grants: Call for Proposals

Progressive counting (PC) is a recently developed trauma treatment, based on the counting method, that appears to be at least as effective and efficient as EMDR, well tolerated by clients, and relatively easy for therapists to learn. Briefly, PC involves having the client visualize a series of progressively longer "movies" of the trauma memory while the therapist counts out loud (first to a count of 10, then 20, then 30, etc.). Case studies and open trials have been promising; results of the first controlled comparison study found no differences between EMDR and PC.

PC Publications

Greenwald, R. (2008). Progressive Counting: A new trauma resolution method. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 1, 249-262.
Greenwald, R. (2008). Progressive counting for trauma resolution: Three case studies. Traumatology, 14, 83-92.
Greenwald, R. (2012). Progressive Counting: Asking recipients what makes it work. Traumatology, 18(3), 59-63.
Greenwald, R. (2013). Progressive Counting Within A Phase Model Of Trauma-Informed Treatment. NY: Routledge.
Greenwald, R., McClintock, S. D., & Bailey, T. D. (in press). A controlled comparison of progressive counting and eye movement desensitization & reprocessing. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, & Trauma.
Greenwald, R., & Schmitt, T. A. (2010). Progressive Counting: Multi-site group and individual treatment open trials. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 2, 239-242.

PC Training

Training in PC is included in the following programs:

PC Certification

We are in the process of developing a Certification in Progressive Counting. This will likely require participation in one of the above training programs (or their equivalent), plus additional practice and consultation. Details to be posted.

PC Research Grants: Call for Proposals

In the interest of promoting research on Progressive Counting (PC), we are offering in-kind grants of training and consultation for PC researchers. The scope of our interest is broad, potentially including case studies, open trials, and comparison studies; children, teens, and adults; USA and international. Grantees commit to pursue the project to completion and publication. Proposals should include:

Brief cover letter including the applicant's name, degree, affiliation, proposed project title, and any special resources, interests, qualifications, or areas of expertise relevant to the project.
2-page summary of the proposed project, including Statement of the Problem, Purpose of the Project, and Research Design.
Letters of support from any co-investigators, collaborators, collaborating facilities, dissertation committee chairs, etc.
Projected time line, budget, and any other sources of support for the proposed project.
CV of applicant and any co-investigators.

Preliminary inquiries are encouraged, as are early applications. Proposals should be submitted via e-mail by May 1, 2013. Notification of decisions will be made by June 15, 2013.

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