Open Access Archives

EMDR treatment for anxiety in MS patients: A pilot study (Multiple Sclerosis Journal – Experimental, Translational and Clinical)

Pilot study examining flash-forward EMDR procedure as a treatment option in multiple sclerosis patients suffering from anxiety.

The tragedy of having to choose between secure attachment and authenticity – Dr Gabor Mate (The Poetry of Predicament)

Video describing the conflict some children experience between the two needs of attachment and to authenticity, by Dr. Gabor Mate.

Drug use in street sex workers (DUSSK) study: Results of a mixed methods feasibility study of a complex intervention to reduce illicit drug use in drug dependent female sex workers (British Medical Journal Open)

Participants received targeted PTSD screening then treatment with EMDR to reduce illicit drug use in drug dependent female sex workers.

MOSAIC: A new pain-free psychotherapy for psychological trauma (The American Journal of Psychotherapy)

Through BAS and bodily sensations, MOSAIC therapy aims to enrich the traumatic memory neuronal network with new information.

Year in Review: EMDR Therapy in the time of COVID-19

EMDR therapists have shown amazing adaptability and resourcefulness in the areas of both practice and research. Here are some of the resources we have seen during this past year that have contributed to the EMDR field.

The MET(T)A Protocol: Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Agencies (Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment)

The MET(T)A Protocol (Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Agencies) was created for a trauma-focused solution to treat SUDs.

Hidden Trauma, Dissociation and Prenatal Assessment within the Calming Womb Model (Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health)

The Calming Womb Family Therapy Model (CWFTM) uses questionnaires & trauma-informed interventions to treat/prevent intergenerational trauma.

EMDR Versus Treatment-as-Usual in Patients With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

A trauma-focused psychotherapy, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), could be an innovative treatment option.

Impact of an Integrated EMDR Treatment Program for Children and Youth Exposed to Potentially Traumatic Events: The Village Collaborative Trauma Center (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Exposure to adverse events during childhood and adolescence is associated with problematic outcomes across the life span, including PTSD.

Cognitive Function Assessment of a Patient With PTSD Before and After EMDR Treatment (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Case study investigates whether successful psychotherapy for PTSD symptoms will also ameliorate cognitive deficits.

What Has EMDR Taught Us About the Psychological Characteristics of Tinnitus Patients? (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Tinnitus is a common and distressing symptom affecting at least 10% of the population. There are many proposed therapies.

The Current Status of EMDR Therapy, Specific Target Areas, and Goals for the Future (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

There are differences as to how various international treatment guidelines judge the strength of the EMDR evidence base.

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