The effect of cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques on infertile women: A randomized controlled trial (Reproductive Biomedicine Online)

This randomized controlled trial looks at the effects of CBT and EMDR therapy on the psychological and emotional effects of infertility.

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Desensitization diary: Integrating EMDR with constructive worry for improving trauma-related insomnia (2023 IEEE 12th Global Conference on Consumer Electronics)

Mobile application design that integrates EMDR therapy with constructive worry, a method based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

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Treatment of PTSD and SUD for the incarcerated population with EMDR: A pilot study (Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling)

Adverse childhood experiences predict recidivism. In incarcerated individuals, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rates are higher.

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EMDR Career Path

This graphic describes a potential EMDR career pathway (from basic training through EMDR Trainer). Stop anywhere that is right for you.

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EMDR Therapy and Grief

How does grief impact our ability to function? Can you overcome your grief? EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Tamra L. Hughes, MA, LPC discusses how EMDR therapy can help.

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Effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in response inhibition and cognitive flexibility of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (Journal of Archives in Military Medicine)

This study investigated the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in response inhibition and cognitive flexibility of veterans with PTSD, symptoms associated with low distress tolerance and emotional perception.

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Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder in refugees and asylum seekers resettled in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Journal of Health Psychology)

This systematic review aims to determine which psychosocial interventions effectively treat PTSD among refugees and asylum seekers in low- and middle-income countries.

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EMDR Therapy for Chronic Pain

Can EMDR therapy help with chronic pain? We talked to EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Gary Brothers, LCSW, to learn more.

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The integrative process promoted by EMDR in dissociative disorders: Neurobiological mechanisms, psychometric tools, and intervention efficacy on the psychological impact of COVID19 pandemic (Frontiers in Psychology)

Structural dissociation of personality theory & polyvagal theory in conceptualization of COVID-19 pandemic-triggered dissociative disorder.

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An integrative treatment model of EMDR and family therapy for children with severe symptomatology after child abuse and neglect: A SCED study (Children and Youth Services Review)

Children who endured child abuse and neglect may develop a spectrum of symptoms beyond posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) alone.

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Early intervention for residential out-of-home care staff using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) (Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy)

This study provides evidence for the efficacy of EMDR in reducing traumatic stress symptom severity for residential out-of-home care staff. 

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Membership vs. Certification Video

This video quickly outlines the differences between EMDRIA membership and EMDR Certification.

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