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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EMDR Trained vs. EMDR Certified Video

This video quickly outlines the differences between being EMDR Trained and EMDR Certified. EMDR Certified is an advanced credential.

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Virtual EMDR Therapy during Pregnancy

Can someone pregnant receive EMDR therapy? How effective is it during pregnancy? Find out with EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Dr. Mara Tesler Stein.

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A systematic review of interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth (medRxiv)

Study of trauma-focused interventions (psychological debriefing, crisis intervention, CBT, EMDR, writing, etc.) for PTSD following childbirth.

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Integrating EMDR and EFT to treat trauma in couple therapy: A literature review (International Journal of Systemic Therapy)

Literature review on integrating EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy.

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African American narratives of trauma: An EMDR approach to tapping into the strengths of Black love (Cambridge, 2023)

A culturally relevant model of applying EMDR for building self-efficacy, worth, trust, and intimacy within Black romantic partnerships.

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