ADHD symptoms persist even when PTSD symptoms progress: An EMDR case report (Dusunen Adam The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences)

EMDR can be used as an effective psychotherapy in children with ADHD and PTSD, for PTSD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), not ADHD.

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Thematic analysis of therapists’ experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples (Journal of Marital and Family Therapy)

Partial findings from a study that examined integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and EMDR as clinical frameworks in couple therapy.

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A case for translation from the clinic to the laboratory (Perspectives on Psychological Science)

One reason for the gap between experimental and clinical research is a failure to focus on translation from the clinic to the laboratory.

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Trauma-focused EMDR for personality disorders among outpatients (TEMPO): Study protocol for a multi-centre, single-blind, randomized controlled trial (BMC Trials)

Study is to determine the effectiveness of EMDR therapy versus waiting list in reducing personality disorder symptom severity.

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The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenhorrhea (BMC Psychology)

The present study evaluated the efficacy of EMDR in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenorrhea.

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EMDR Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Adult Inpatient Mental Health Settings: A Systematic Review (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Systematic review evaluating studies investigating the impact of EMDR on symptoms of PTSD within adult inpatient mental health settings.

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The Future of EMDR Therapy and of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (Editorial) (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This editorial highlights new editorships following Dr. Louise Maxfield, Founding Editor, and the future of EMDR therapy and JEMDR.

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Book Review: Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice, Second Edition (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Book review by Sara Gilman of “Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR Practice, Second Edition” by Uri Bergmann.

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Book Review: A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Book review of “A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy” by E.C. Hurley.

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Beyond the DES-II: Screening for Dissociative Disorders in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II): a widely used brief screening tool despite limitations of it and the training of those who use it.

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EMDR Therapy for Bilinguals: Utilizing Linguistic Diversity for Improved Therapeutic Success (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Many bilinguals interact with EMDR therapists in their second language, but might also possess memories encoded in a first language.

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Childhood experiences and psychological distress: Can benevolent childhood experience counteract the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences? (Frontiers)

The aim of this study was to explore a combined effect of ACEs and BCEs on psychological distress among Chinese undergraduates.

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