The treatment of anxious-depressive disorders among breast cancer patients integrating the EMDR psychotherapy: From pilot study results to the development of a randomized trial (Psychology)

This pilot study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of the EMDR approach among female patients with invasive breast cancer.

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ADHD symptoms persist even when PTSD symptoms progress: An EMDR case report (Dusunen Adam The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences)

EMDR can be used as an effective psychotherapy in children with ADHD and PTSD, for PTSD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), not ADHD.

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Thematic analysis of therapists’ experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples (Journal of Marital and Family Therapy)

Partial findings from a study that examined integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and EMDR as clinical frameworks in couple therapy.

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Rachel Walker explains EMDR, parts work, and structural dissociation (The Art and Science of EMDR)

In this video, Rachel Walker explains the integration of attachment theory, structural dissociation, parts work, and EMDR.

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How EMDR Therapists Can Help Clients Manage War Anxiety

Mental health first aid is crucial during war. EMDR therapists are often called upon to help mitigate trauma during distressing times. Find out how EMDR therapy can help clients of trauma.

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Top 10 Tips for EMDR Therapists Working With Depression

EMDRIA member Rachael Miller shares 10 EMDR therapy tips for EMDR therapists working with clients who have depression.

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The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenhorrhea (BMC Psychology)

The present study evaluated the efficacy of EMDR in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenorrhea.

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EMDR Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Adult Inpatient Mental Health Settings: A Systematic Review (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Systematic review evaluating studies investigating the impact of EMDR on symptoms of PTSD within adult inpatient mental health settings.

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Beyond the DES-II: Screening for Dissociative Disorders in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II): a widely used brief screening tool despite limitations of it and the training of those who use it.

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EMDR Therapy for Bilinguals: Utilizing Linguistic Diversity for Improved Therapeutic Success (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Many bilinguals interact with EMDR therapists in their second language, but might also possess memories encoded in a first language.

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Book Review: Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice, Second Edition (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Book review by Sara Gilman of “Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice, Second Edition” by Uri Bergmann.

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Book Review: A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Book review of “A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy” by E.C. Hurley.

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