The neurophysiology behind trauma-focused therapy modalities used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder across the life course: A systematic review (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)
This review presents the current state of understanding of trauma-informed modalities in light of current research in neuroscience, analyzing which brain structures and processes are impacted by these modalities and includes EMDR therapy.
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The Efficacy of Online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-Informed Therapy for Clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms (Texas A&M University, 2021)
EMDR-informed therapy via an online platform for PTSD was examined using a single case multiple baselines across participant design.
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Verbal suggestions fail to modulate expectations about the effectiveness of a laboratory model of EMDR therapy: Results of two preregistered studies (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)
Study results suggest the effects of verbal suggestions about treatment effectiveness in a laboratory model of EMDR therapy may be limited.
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Individual prediction of trauma-focused psychotherapy response in youth with posttraumatic stress disorder using resting-state functional connectivity (NeuroImage: Clinical)
Study of biomarkers are available to assist clinicians in identifying youth with PTSD who are most likely to benefit from treatment.
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Effectiveness of EMDR for decreasing symptoms of over-arousal: A meta-analysis (Journal of Counseling & Development)
Comparing effectiveness of EMDR in the treatment of over-arousal, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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How effective is group intervention in the treatment for unaccompanied and accompanied refugee minors with mental health difficulties: A systematic review (International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Systematic review carried out for patient outcomes where group therapy was used as treatment in unaccompanied refugee minors.
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The effectiveness of psychological support interventions for those exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks: A systematic review (BMC Psychiatry)
This systematic review examined the types and effectiveness of psychological interventions for the general population and healthcare workers exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks.
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Early psychological interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-partum women: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PLOS One)
Investigating the effectiveness of early psychological interventions in reducing or preventing PTSD within twelve weeks of a traumatic birth.
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Decreased Emotional Dysregulation Following Multi-Modal Motion-Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation Therapy (3MDR): Identifying Possible Driving Factors in Remediation of Treatment-Resistant PTSD (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Combining aspects of conventional PTSD therapies, 3MDR includes EMDR therapy, virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), & trauma-focused CBT.
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Phase-based treatment versus immediate trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder due to childhood abuse: Randomised clinical trial (BJPsych Open)
This RCT provides support for EMDR therapy for treatment of PTSD due to childhood abuse as opposed to needing any preparatory intervention.
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Psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to a natural disaster: A scoping review (Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review)
This article evaluates the current research regarding psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to natural disasters, a single incident trauma.
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An evaluation of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy delivered remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic (BMC Psychiatry)
This service evaluation examines the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy delivered via the internet.
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