What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD? (APA)
In this webpage, the APA comments on EMDR therapy as a structured form of psychotherapy and how it can be used to help patients with PTSD.
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War Anxiety: How EMDR Therapists Can Help
The war between Hamas and Israel has left us deeply concerned and full of uncertainty about the adverse impact on the mental health of individuals, families, and communities worldwide. It is a reminder that the people of many countries have experienced and continue to experience trauma from civil and external wars. EMDR therapy, especially EMDR Early Intervention can help to heal.
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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 eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy and computer-based cognitive rehabilitation on the cognitive bias of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (Annals of Military and Health Sciences Research)
This study investigated the effects of EMDR therapy and computer-based cognitive rehabilitation on the cognitive bias of veterans with PTSD.
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VA/DoD clinical practice guideline for management of posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder (Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense)
Guideline for the management of PTSD published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. Recommendations include EMDR therapy as treatment in various contexts throughout the guidance.
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The Oxford Handbook of EMDR (Oxford, 2023)
This handbook includes entries on the theoretical framework for EMDR therapy, specific populations, and enhancing clinical competency.
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Shifting to trauma-informed care in inpatient psychiatry: A case study of an individual with dissociative PTSD undergoing EMDR therapy (Case Reports in Psychiatry)
This case study highlights how trauma-informed care (EMDR therapy) was offered to a patient with dissociative PTSD in an inpatient setting which led to improvement in treatment outcomes.
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Building a national EMDR Treatment Program to Treat Veteran PTSD
Two of this article’s authors founded The Headstrong Project, a clinical treatment program using EMDR to treat veteran PTSD.
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EMDR Therapy with Veterans and Service Members
Dr. Jamie Zabukovec discuss her decades-long work experience using EMDR therapy with veterans and service members. Find out how her experience can help you and your clients.
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Healing the Heart and Soul of Our Nation’s Warriors: EMDR for Moral Injury
This presentation will define Moral Injury, discuss morality & ethics in military culture and using specific cognitive interweaves.
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EMDR Therapy for Veterans and Service Members: Client Handout
Learn how EMDR therapy can help veterans and service members heal from traumatic events in this handout for clients.
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Top 5 Myths about Treating Veterans and Service Members with EMDR Therapy: Infographic
Bust some common myths about treating veterans and military members with EMDR therapy in this infographic.
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