Feasibility and efficacy of addiction-focused eye movement desensitization reprocessing in adults with substance use disorder (Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work)
A two-arm RCT design with an experimental group (AF-EMDR + cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) and a control group (CBT Only).
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Exploration of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in treating posttraumatic stress-disorder in patients with acquired brain injury: A retrospective case series (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Clinical features, treatment characteristics, feasibility and efficacy of EMDR in adult acquired brain injury patients with PTSD.
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Predicting optimal treatment outcomes in phase-based treatment and direct trauma-focused treatment among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder stemming from childhood abuse (Journal of Traumatic Stress)
This study examined efficacy of treatment, including EMDR therapy, for PTSD stemming from childhood abuse.
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Therapist use of cognitive behavior therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing components for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in practice settings (Frontiers in Psychology)
This study surveyed therapists to examine use of EMDR and CBT for PTSD treatment to help determine best practices for implementation.
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Provision of online eye movement and desensitization therapy (EMDR) for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A multi-method service evaluation (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This article assesses how online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) compared to in-person EMDR in people with PTSD.
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The role of dissociation-related beliefs about memory in trauma-focused treatment (European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2023)
Patients with PTSD, dissociative symptoms, or dissociation-related beliefs about memory received individual prolonged exposure (PE) and EMDR.
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EMDR Therapy and Depression
Learn what EMDR therapist, trainer, and researcher Dr. Sarah Dominguez says about how EMDR therapy can help people with depression.
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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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