Open Access Archives

Family therapy and EMDR after child abuse and neglect: Moderating effects of child attachment style and PTSD symptoms on treatment outcome (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study examined whether attachment style and PTSD symptoms acted as moderators for treatment outcomes of a new integrative treatment model for trauma and attachment in which family therapy is combined with EMDR.

Political and Social Stress and EMDR therapy

EMDRIA member Viviana Urdaneta Melo discusses the stress of political and social division and shares ways that clients and EMDR therapists can care for themselves amid the stress.

The effectiveness of a remote intensive trauma-focused treatment programme for PTSD (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a remote intensive treatment programme in reducing symptoms of PTSD, general psychiatric symptoms, symptoms of depression, and the interference of PTSD symptoms in daily life among individuals diagnosed with PTSD.

Duration of effect in treatment of methotrexate intolerance in juvenile idiopathic arthritis using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be improved by Bi-lateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile (BLAST) wristbands (Pediatric Rheumatology)

The aim of this study was to determine if utilization of BLAST wristbands could improve and prolong the effect of EMDR on patients with MTX intolerance.

Improving infant mental health: A pilot study on the effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) storytelling in infants with post-traumatic distress after medical procedures (Evaluation & the Health Professions)

This article aims to assess the effectiveness of EMDR Storytelling for infants aged 3-24 months with PTSD symptoms after medical procedures.

Dissociative Experiences Scale – II (DES-II) (NovoPsych)

The Dissociative Experiences Scale-II is a 28-item, self-report measure of dissociative experiences.

Dissociative Experiences Scale – II (Screening Tool)

The Dissociative Experiences Scale is a self-assessment tool which is useful in determining whether a full clinical interview might help.

Dissociation FAQs (Website)

Website from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation answering frequently asked questions about dissociation.

Generational Trauma, Warrior Genetics, and EMDR therapy

EMDRIA member Erika Yourdan breaks down the concept of generational resilience in the form of warrior genetics and offers a practical strategy for EMDR therapists.

EMDR treatment in patients with personality disorders. Should we fear symptom exacerbation? (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study explores trajectories of change in patients with a personality disorder (PD) without comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during EMDR therapy or waiting time.