A mixed-methods, randomized controlled feasibility trial of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) plus standard care (SC) versus SC alone for DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults with intellectual disabilities (Journal of Applied Research of Intellectual Disabilities)

First randomized feasibility trial of EMDR plus Standard Care (SC) versus SC alone for DSM-5 PTSD in adults with intellectual disabilities.

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Fear extinction learning improvement in PTSD after EMDR therapy: an fMRI study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

Participants underwent a behavioural fear conditioning and extinction paradigm during functional magnetic resonance (fMRI).

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Efficacy of implementing home care using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in reducing stress of patients with gastrointestinal cancer (Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)

EMDR technique is a non-pharmacological method for decreasing patient’s stress of patients with gastrointestinal cancer.

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Health-economic benefits of treating trauma in psychosis (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

Adding PTSD treatment to care as usual for individuals with psychosis and PTSD seem to yield better health and less PTSD at lower costs.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as a feasible and potential effective treatment for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a history of adverse events (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorder)

Results suggest EMDR therapy as a feasible treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder following exposure to distressing events.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for adults with intellectual disabilities: Process issues from an acceptability study (Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

This study investigates process issues in the implementation of EMDR from perspectives of multiple stakeholders.

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Retrieving and Modifying Traumatic Memories: Recent Research Relevant to Three Controversies (Current Directions in Psychological Science)

Reviewing recent research relevant to 3 controversies concerning memory for trauma (recovered memories, repression & false-memories).

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Two cases with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Effectiveness of EMDR and CBT combination on eating disorders (ED) (Turkish Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)

Effects of EMDR and CBT therapies on two young girls who had symptoms of eating disorders as a consequence of their traumatic experiences.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment in social anxiety disorder: A case report (Psychiatria Danubina)

The combined use of medication and EMDR therapy can be useful. EMDR therapy can be an alternative treatment method in social anxiety disorder.

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Psychotherapeutic treatment and HPA axis regulation in posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary– adrenal (HPA) axis.

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EMDR Intervention for a 17-Month-Old Child to Treat Attachment Trauma: Clinical Case Presentation (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Effectiveness of treating a 17-month-old with PTSD and a disrupted secure attachment utilizing EMDR and integrative family therapy approach.

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The Child-Centered EMDR Approach: A Case Study Investigating a Young Girl’s Treatment for Sexual Abuse (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Article addresses the underrepresented area of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for sexually abused children.

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