First Responders/Healthcare Workers Archives

Comparative effect of in-person and virtual methods of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on the fear of COVID-19 among nurses: A three-armed randomized control trial (Cogent Psychology)

This study investigated the effect of in-person and virtual methods of EMDR therapy on the fear of COVID-19 among nurses in Iran.

Support for nursing home caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review (Journal of Gerontological Nursing)

A review examining support systems for nursing home caregivers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Secondary traumatization in refugee care – EMDR intervention for interpreters (STEIN): A study protocol for a quasi-randomized controlled trial (BMC Trials)

This study is investigating the efficacy of an EMDR intervention in interpreters working in refugee care affected by secondary traumatic stress.

Adding eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to a workforce wellbeing model (Australian Social Work)

This study included EMDR in a workforce well-being model to explore changes in children in young people living in out-of-home care facilities. Reductions in behavior incidents are identified, and implications are discussed.

Preliminary Efficacy of the Transdiagnostic EMDR-Negative Affect Protocol (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Study using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and testing the EMDR-Negative Affect protocol in first responders.

EMDR as a therapeutic intervention for medical professionals (Azusa Pacific University)

A review and examination of EMDR therapy for medical professionals as first responders.

An integrative somatic art therapy approach: EMDR and body-based practices for traumatic stress (Dominican University, 2024)

An exploration of how somatic art therapy and EMDR therapy impact symptoms of trauma and burnout.

EMDR-IGTP-OTS-R for reduction of trauma symptomatology in Ukraine (Regent University, 2024)

The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of an EMDR-based group protocol online on PTSD symptoms of mental health professionals living and working in Ukraine.

Evaluating Outcomes and Experience of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Through a National Health Service Trust’s Staff Support Service (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This service evaluation offers preliminary support for the use of EMDR as a useful intervention for healthcare professionals.

EMDR group therapy: Emerging principles and protocols for trauma and beyond (Springer, 2023)

This 23 chapter book provides both theoretical background and practical applications of using EMDR therapy in group settings with a variety of populations.