Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD & trauma in XR using AI agents (TechRxiv)
This research contends that merging Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocols with Extended Reality (XR) simulations and AI-driven adaptive feedback will substantially improve the accessibility, personalization, and efficacy of PTSD treatment.
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EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory for Children
EMDRIA member Dora Henderson shares about the power of integrating EMDR therapy, play therapy, and polyvagal theory for effective trauma healing with children.
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Free Videos of EMDR Sessions (Philip Manfield, Phd)
Free video examples of EMDR sessions by Philip Manfield of trauma processing including dyadic resourcing sessions and the flash technique.
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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms: Effectiveness, duration and completion (Frontiers in Global Women’s Health)
This study assessed the effectiveness of EMDR on childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms; investigated the effect of EMDR duration on symptom reduction; measured the EMDR completion rate; and explored sample characteristics associated with effectiveness.
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APA clinical practice guideline for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults (American Psychological Association)
Guideline for the treatment of PTSD published by the American Psychological Association.
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Unlocking the healing potential of internet psychotherapy: Harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance online EMDR therapy experience (IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2025)
The chapter explores system development methodologies, design components, and the software development process essential for an Artificial Intelligence -based online EMDR therapy system.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in reducing anxiety, marital burnout, and self-disgust among women who have suffered domestic violence (International Journal of Behavioral Sciences)
This study explored effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing anxiety, marital burnout, and feelings of self-disgust among women in Iran who have experienced domestic violence.
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The Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR Therapy
Gerard Ilaria, LCSW shares how EMDR’s resourcing phase can help create adaptive emotional resources for clients with addictive behaviors.
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Comparing the effectiveness of desensitization through eye movement and reprocessing with cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on sleep quality in people with primary insomnia (Medical Journal of Mashad University of Medical Sciences)
This study compared the effectiveness of EMDR therapy with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on sleep quality in patients with insomnia.
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Effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing post-traumatic stress among post-myocardial infarction patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis (European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions including EMDR therapy on PTSD, anxiety, and depression in post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients.
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EMDR interventions in refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)
This review analyses the efficacy of EMDR in reducing PTSD in refugees or asylum seekers using randomized controlled studies (RCTs).
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Navigating Political Changes and Complex Situations in EMDR Therapy
EMDRIA members Liliana Baylon and Viviana Urdaneta Melo use perception and perspective as a lens to navigate political and cultural changes.
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