EMDR Therapists Archives

Is There Still Steam in that Pressure Cooker: What Needs to Happen Now?

During COVID-19, therapists faced similar challenges as their clients. Many were burned out. How can we let steam out of that pressure cooker?

Staying Centered in an Uncentered World: Lessons Learned from Perinatal Mental Health

What lessons can we learn from perinatal mental health about staying centered when things do not go as planned?

Eight Phases. Three Prongs. Four Legs.

Learn how animal-assisted interactions can be woven into all eight phases of EMDR therapy with fidelity to standard protocol in this article.

Perspective in a Disorienting World

EMDR therapists are at even greater risk for burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. Learn how to take time to renew.

In the News: November 28, 2022

EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.

Current treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder and amygdala ablation as a potential cutting-edge therapy in its refractory cases (Cureus)

The purpose of this article is to highlight the use of extremely selective laser ablation of the amygdala-hippocampal unit as a successful surgical intervention for medically unresponsive PTSD.

Psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress injuries among public safety personnel: A systematic review and meta-analysis (BMC Systematic Reviews)

“The current study assessed the effectiveness and acceptability of psychological interventions for PTSI among PSPs.”

Effects of intensive trauma-focused treatment of individuals with both post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study’s purpose was to determine the effects of an intensive trauma-focused treatment program (EMDR and prolonged exposure) for patients with PTSD and borderline personality disorder.

Safety, feasibility, and efficacy of EMDR Therapy in adults with PTSD and mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and mental health problems: A multiple baseline study (Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

EMDR therapy was found to be safe, feasible, and (potentially) efficacious in decreasing PTSD symptoms for adults with MID-BIF.

EMDRIA Members Respond: Identity and Heritage Representation for Native American Heritage Month

EMDRIA Members answer the question “Describe a bit about your experience as a member of the Native/Indigenous community and how your identity has informed, strengthened, and/or challenged your EMDR practice.”

EMDR Therapy with Veterans and Service Members

Dr. Jamie Zabukovec discuss her decades-long work experience using EMDR therapy with veterans and service members. Find out how her experience can help you and your clients.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-stroke post-traumatic stress disorder: Case report using the three-phase approach (Brain Injury)

The current study reports on the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of EMDR therapy for PTSD subsequent to a pontine stroke.

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