Web-based eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for adults with suicidal ideation: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial (JMIR Research Protocols)

Preliminary evidence suggests that EMDR can be used as an intervention in suicidal patients, including those with major depressive disorder.

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The Structure of EMDR Therapy: A Guide for the Therapist (Frontiers in Psychology)

The author asserts EMDR best practice requires to fidelity of the model, and willingness to adapt the model to meet the clients’ needs.

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A network meta-analysis of psychosocial interventions for refugees and asylum seekers with PTSD (BMJ Global Health)

CBT and EMDR appeared to have the greatest effects in reducing PTSD symptoms in asylum seekers and refugees.

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Effectiveness of an intensive treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

The first study on the effects of trauma-focused treatment that combined prolonged exposure, EMDR therapy & physical activity for adolescents.

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Dual perspectives on art therapy and EMDR for the treatment of complex childhood trauma (International Journal of Art Therapy)

Art therapy and EMDR for the treatment of complex PTSD caused by childhood sexual abuse, written by both client and therapist.

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Trauma Psycho Social Support Plus ® and EMDR therapy for children and adolescents in a post-conflict setting: Mental health training in Kurdistan (Torture: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture)

TraumaAid mental health worker training program in refugee camps on EMDR Resource installation with children, adolescents and their parents.

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Neural correlates of treatment effect and prediction of treatment outcome in patients with PTSD and comorbid personality disorder: Study design (Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation)

Description of protocol for a neuroimaging study of treatment of patients with PTSD and comorbid borderline (BPD) or cluster C (CPD) personality disorder traits.

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Exploring EMDR Therapy with People of Color, Featuring Quandra Chaffers, LCSW, CSW (A Date With Darkness Podcast)

Quandra discusses use of EMDR with therapists who are culturally sensitive to treat trauma for people of color around racially charged events.

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An overview of psychotherapy modalities for the treatment of complex trauma (Springer, 2021)

Overview of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, process of EMDR & a review of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.

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COVID-19, isolation, quarantine: On the efficacy of internet-based eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for ongoing trauma (Brain Sciences)

This study compared the efficacy of EMDR and CBT administered online to manage the ongoing trauma associated with quarantine or COVID-19.

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The relationship between sexual assault, self-harm, and trauma (Psychology Today)

EMDR is the first-line psychotherapy approach for individuals who have experienced any form of trauma, including sexual trauma.

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A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT in reducing trauma symptoms and externalizing behavior problems in adolescents (International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology)

Meta-analysis on EMDR and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for reducing trauma symptoms & externalizing behavior in adolescents.

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