EMDR Therapists Archives

A qualitative study of therapists’ use of empirically supported techniques for PTSD (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

This study aims to contribute to the understanding of how practicing therapists implement and perceive PTSD treatments by exploring the experiences and attitudes of therapists who treat PTSD in clinical practice.

Untangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum Journey

This podcast dives into misconceptions surrounding EMDR therapy during perinatal and postpartum periods with guest Bethan Warren, LCSW, MPH-C.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for chronic pain: A systematic review (Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine)

This study’s objective is to systematically review the efficacy of EMDR for managing chronic pain.

The effectiveness of EMDR therapy on PTSD symptoms and diagnostic status in patients with a personality disorder: A randomized controlled trial (Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics)

This study evaluated the effectiveness of EMDR versus waitlist in reducing PTSD symptoms and diagnostic status. EMDR effectively reduced PTSD symptoms in individuals with a personality disorder, regardless of PTSD diagnosis, and proved effective for memories not meeting Criterion A.

Using EMDR with BIPOC Clients: Six Strategies for Children, Adolescents, and Adults

EMDRIA member Dr. Jenay Garrett shares six strategies for using EMDR with BIPOC clients

A qualitative study understanding the effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in equine therapy (People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice)

This qualitative descriptive study investigates the efficacy of EquiLateral™, an equine-assisted EMDR protocol, in treating PTSD.

Holding Space for Yourself: Trauma Stewardship in EMDR Practice

Dr. Danielle Hiestand, EMDRIA member, discusses EMDR therapist self-care through the lens of trauma stewardship.

EMDR drumming protocol and processes: Embedding expressive arts into EMDR for work with adolescents (International Journal of the Whole Child)

This article explores a proposed EMDR Drumming Protocol and therapeutic process for at-risk youth.

Transcranial photobiomodulation as an adjunctive therapy for persistent anxiety and depression in patients undergoing psychotherapy, EMDR, and/or SSRI treatment: A case series (EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing)

Study evaluates the potential therapeutic effect of transcranial photobiomodulation (TPBM) as an adjunctive intervention for anxiety and depression despite receiving psychotherapy, EMDR, and taking SSRIs.

Concurrent EMDR Therapy and Non-EMDR Psychotherapy

Dr. Samantha McBride, EMDRIA member, explores ethical and clinical considerations for considering EMDR therapy alongside non-EMDR therapy.

EMpower Parents: Effectiveness of EMDR treatment for parental PTSD related to a child’s medical condition in a randomized controlled trial (BMC Psychology)

A study examining the effect of brief EMDR treatment (offered in-person or online, compared to waitlist control) in reducing PTSD symptoms and comorbid symptoms for parents of children with medical conditions.

Stress and stress reactivity in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following eye movement desensitization (EMD): A randomized controlled trial (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)

Study evaluated if EMD participants had less stress reactivity than retrieval-only participants after personal trauma scripts and examined changes in daily cortisol levels related to treatment outcomes.

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