Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety and depressive disorders in children and adolescents: A review of the available literature (Journal of Neuropsychiatry)

Narrative review on available evidence on the efficacy of EMDR in anxiety disorders and depressive disorders in children and adolescents.

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What Should EMDR Therapists Know About Hispanic or Latinx Populations?

We asked EMDRIA members and EMDR therapists “What should EMDR therapists know about Hispanic or Latinx Populations?”

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Mental health benefits of a 1-week intensive multimodal group program for adolescents with multiple adverse childhood experiences (Child Abuse & Neglect)

Multimodal program for adolescents with adverse childhood experiences: mindfulness-based practices, expressive arts and EMDR group treatment.

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The effectiveness of dual-task interventions for modulating emotional memories in the laboratory: A meta-analysis (Acta Psychologica)

This meta-analysis assessed the effects of dual-task interventions on negative and positive memories.

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Therapists’ experiences with the effectiveness and feasibility of videoconference-based eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (Frontiers in Psychology)

This study endorses the validity of EMDR delivered via telehealth due to its effectiveness and viability as an online treatment approach.

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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (BMJ Mental Health)

A comparison and rank of the different types and formats of psychotherapies for PTSD in children and adolescents.

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Intensive clinical trauma treatment for children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning: A pilot study (Research in Developmental Disabilities)

Children & adolescents with mild intellectual disability are at increased risk for PTSD due to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

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In the News: October 1, 2021

EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.

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Predictors and moderators of treatment outcome for single incident paediatric PTSD: A multi-centre randomized clinical trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This RCT compared EMDR therapy, CBWT, or wait-list, involving 101 youth (aged 8–18 years) with a PTSD diagnosis tied to a single event.

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Contribution to the special issue on clinical ethology: On the applicability of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as an intervention in dogs with fear and anxiety disorders after a traumatic event (Behaviour)

Nonverbal EMDR protocols used in preverbal children can be applied and the setup can be adapted for dogs with fear and anxiety.

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EMDR therapy for misophonia: a pilot study of case series (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

Effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating misophonia symptoms (anger or disgust when confronted with specific sounds such as loud chewing).

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EMDR Therapy in School Settings

A common question we receive at EMDRIA is whether EMDR therapy has been used in school settings. The answer is yes, EMDR therapy has…

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