Psychological therapies for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

This review looked at 70 studies and shows support for the efficacy of trauma-focused CBT and EMDR for chronic PTSD in adults.

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Treating PTSD in patients with psychosis: A within-group controlled feasibility study examining the efficacy and safety of evidence-based PE and EMDR protocols (Behavior Therapy)

This feasibility trial suggests that PTSD patients with comorbid psychotic disorders benefit from trauma-focused treatment such as PE & EMDR.

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The impact of eye movements and tones on disturbing memories involving PTSD and other mental disorders (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)

Study was aimed at investigating the effects of taxing working memory in EMDR during recall of negative memories in 32 patients with PTSD.

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Implementing EMDR early mental health interventions for man-made and natural disasters: Models, scripted protocols and summary sheets (Springer, 2014)

The authors combine lessons learned, personal accounts, and best practices of how to integrate mental health care into disaster response.

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No effects of eye movements on the encoding of the visuospatial sketchpad and the phonological loop in healthy participants: Possible implications for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (Personality and Individual Differences)

The study’s aim is to explore how eye movements affect the information encoding of the visuospatial sketchpad and the phonological loop.

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Attachment-focused EMDR: Healing relational trauma (W. W. Norton, 2013)

Integrating the latest in attachment theory and research into the use of EMDR.

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EMDR internet therapy (2013 EMDRIA Conference)

Poster presentation from the 2013 annual EMDRIA Conference on the basics of conducting EMDR therapy via the internet.

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Efficacy of a trauma-focused treatment approach for dental phobia: a randomized clinical trial (European Journal of Oral Science)

Thirty-one patients with dental phobia were randomly assigned to either EMDR or a waitlist control condition.

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EMDR and the relational imperative: The therapeutic relationship in EMDR treatment (Routledge, 2013)

The subtle nuances of the therapeutic relationship and the vital role it plays in using EMDR with traumatized clients.

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Effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on non-specific chronic back pain: A randomized controlled trial with additional exploration of the underlying mechanisms (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)

Study to see if short-term EMDR intervention added to treatment as usual reduces pain intensity in chronic back pain patients.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for offence-related trauma in a mentally disordered sexual offender (Journal of Sexual Aggression)

Single case study of EMDR for a sexual offender with offence-related trauma, who offended in the context of serious mental disorder.

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Benefits of immediate EMDR vs. eclectic therapy intervention for victims of physical violence and accidents at the workplace: a pilot study (Issues in Mental Health Nursing)

This study focuses on the reduction of stress in victims of aggression at the workplace who received an EMDR emergency protocol.

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