EMDR Therapists Archives

Exploring EMDR: An innovative approach with Posner Paradigm to reprocessing negative memories in a non-clinical sample (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

This study explored the underlying mechanisms of EMDR, with results suggesting that the mechanism of attention shifting is what plays a critical role in the therapeutic process.

Can EMDR Therapy Help Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) or Functional Non-Epileptic Seizures?

Dr. Cope addresses a popular question EMDR therapists ask about: using EMDR therapy with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). We learned PNES is an outdated term, replaced by functional/dissociative seizures, a potential symptom cluster that falls under functional neurological disorder (FND).

Trauma-informed training as a path to intergroup readiness: A mixed-methods evaluation of EMDR education in a shared society context (Frontiers in Psychology)

This mixed-methods study examined how participation in a shared EMDR training program influenced professional self-efficacy, intergroup openness, and reconciliation readiness among therapists working within a conflict-affected society.

Applicability and effectiveness of group EMDR therapy for forced migrants (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This retrospective pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a modified EMDR GTEP protocol tailored for migrant populations at a regional psychotrauma centre in Europe.

Becoming an Adoption Competent EMDR Therapist

EMDRIA members Wendy Sue Horn and Ann Beckley-Forest share insights regarding adoption-competent EMDR therapy.

Expanded horizons: EMDR therapy in patients with a personality disorder (Erasmus University, 2025)

This dissertation investigates the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in individuals with a personality disorder (PD), with particular attention to those without PTSD. In addition to a theoretical framework and a detailed case study, two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were conducted.

The Silent War: EMDR for Addressing Systemic Racism in the Military

Dr. Arielle Jordan, EMDRIA member, discusses the importance of naming systemic racism for military members of color in EMDR therapy.

Concomitant psychotropic medication is associated with reduced outcomes of trauma-focused psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics)

This study emulated target trials to examine the association between psychotropic co-medication at treatment onset and psychotherapy outcomes in a real-world PTSD cohort.

Healing the Helpers: EMDR Group for Social Workers and Mental Health Providers

EMDRIA member Laurie Eldred discusses informal research using EMDR group work to help alleviate secondary trauma of mental health professionals.

Phase 2 Practice Tips for EMDR Therapists

EMDRIA member Dr. Jason Linder shares EMDR phase 2 practice tips.

Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy™ for PTSD: Investigating the synergistic effects of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study examined whether incorporating low-dose sublingual ketamine into EMDR therapy reduces PTSD symptom severity and functional impairment in individuals with PTSD.

Brief intensive EMDR therapy with rotating therapists: Experiences of adults with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning, PTSD, and severe behavioural problems (European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation)

This study explored the experiences of individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning, PTSD, and severe behavioural problems, with brief Intensive EMDR therapy delivered by a team of rotating therapists.

EMDR Therapists

Find an EMDR Therapist®