Article Archives

EMDR Versus CBT for Children With Self-Esteem and Behavioral Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This study compared EMDR with cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT). Children with behavioral and self-esteem problems were randomly assigned to EMDR or CBT.

Reduced misinformation effects following saccadic bilateral eye movements (Brain and Cognition)

The effects of saccadic bilateral (horizontal) eye movements on memory for a visual event narrative were investigated.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of war veterans (Journal of Clinical Psychology)

Two case examples of combat veterans illustrate the ability of EMDR to achieve symptom reduction in a variety of clinical domains.

Psychological approaches in the treatment of specific phobias: A meta-analysis (Clinical Psychology Review)

Meta-analysis of 33 studies to address questions surrounding the efficacy of psychological approaches in the treatment of specific phobia.

Effects of eye movement versus therapist instructions on the processing of distressing memories (Journal of Anxiety Disorders)

The effectiveness of EMDR was tested by randomly assigning 48 participants to either an eye movement or an eye stationary condition.

Trauma, Research, and EMDR: A Disaster Responder’s Wish List (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Disasters, both natural & “man-made,” affect a large portion of the Earth’s population & can be expected to increase over the coming decades.

Editorial: EMDR Treatment of Recent Events and Community Disasters (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This editorial introduces this special issue on he application EMDR in situations of community disasters, chaos, disaster, violence, and war.

EMDR After a Critical Incident: Treatment of a Tsunami Survivor With Acute Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Research indicates that EMDR is effective for treatment of PTSD. The case of a tsunami survivor with acute PTSD is presented.

Clinical Q&A: Critical Incident Interventions (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Clinical Q&A. Question: “I have been asked to respond to community tragedies. What critical incident interventions are commonly used?” Answer by Dr. Roger M. Solomon.

Early EMDR Intervention (EEI): A Summary, a Theoretical Model, and the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This article examines existing EMDR early intervention (EEI) procedures, presents a conceptual model, and proposes a new comprehensive protocol: the Recent-Traumatic Episode protocol (R-TEP).

The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol: Application With Child Victims of a Mass Disaster (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment protocol (EMDR-IGTP) has been used in different parts of the world since 1998 with both adults and children after natural or man-made disasters.

Building Resilience and Dismantling Fear: EMDR Group Protocol With Children in an Area of Ongoing Trauma (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Studies indicate that EMDR may be efficacious for children & young people with symptoms of PTSD in situations of ongoing violence and trauma.

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