Treatment of PTSD and SUD for the incarcerated population with EMDR: A pilot study (Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling)
Adverse childhood experiences predict recidivism. In incarcerated individuals, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rates are higher.
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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 psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder in refugees and asylum seekers resettled in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Journal of Health Psychology)
This systematic review aims to determine which psychosocial interventions effectively treat PTSD among refugees and asylum seekers in low- and middle-income countries.
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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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The integrative process promoted by EMDR in dissociative disorders: Neurobiological mechanisms, psychometric tools, and intervention efficacy on the psychological impact of COVID19 pandemic (Frontiers in Psychology)
Structural dissociation of personality theory & polyvagal theory in conceptualization of COVID-19 pandemic-triggered dissociative disorder.
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An integrative treatment model of EMDR and family therapy for children with severe symptomatology after child abuse and neglect: A SCED study (Children and Youth Services Review)
Children who endured child abuse and neglect may develop a spectrum of symptoms beyond posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) alone.
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Transcriptional Modulation of Stress-Related Genes in Association with Early Life Stress Exposure and Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression Patients (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Early life stress (ELS) is associated with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Trauma-focused psychotherapy benefits TRD patients with ELS.
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Foundations of the Positive Affect Tolerance Protocol: The Central Role of Interpersonal Positive Affect in Attachment and Self-Regulation (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Research has highlighted the negative effects of early neglect and abuse on the development of emotional self-regulation and attachment.
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The Effectiveness of Online EMDR 2.0 Group Protocol on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Individuals Who Have Experienced a Traffic Accident: A Preliminary Study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This is a preliminary study that aims to explore the role of EMDR 2.0 on groups by developing the EMDR 2.0 group protocol (EMDR 2.0 GP).
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Integrating EMDR and EFT to treat trauma in couple therapy: A literature review (International Journal of Systemic Therapy)
Literature review on integrating EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy.
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The impact of intensive trauma-focused treatment on sexual functioning in individuals with PTSD (Frontiers in Psychology)
Results suggest intensive treatment for PTSD (prolonged exposure, EMDR, physical activity, psychoeducation) can benefit sexual functioning.
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Predictors of treatment dropout in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder due to childhood abuse (Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023)
Study of dropout in EMDR vs. EMDR with Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) in people with child abuse PTSD.
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