Peer-Reviewed Archives

Trauma as Absence: A Biopsychosocial-AIP Definition of Trauma and Its Treatment in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This paper advances the biopsychosocial adaptive information processing (BPS-AIP) model and theory by adding consciousness as a mechanism of action activated via social behavior in EMDR.

Using EMDR With Autistic Clients: How Do Therapists Adapt? (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Autistic people commonly experience co-morbid mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and low mood.

Pandemic Times and the Experience of Online EMDR Practice in Greece: A Qualitative Study on Obstacles and Perspectives (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

The COVID-19 pandemic had a biopsychosocial impact on the Greek mental health system, worsening depression & stress in the general population.

The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing PTSD and psychological distress in first responders: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PLOS ONE)

This article explores the evidence for psychological treatments for PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout in first responders.

Using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with autistic individuals: A qualitative interview study with EMDR therapists (Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory, Research, and Practice)

Study exploring EMDR therapists’ experiences of working with autistic individuals, and clinical practice adaptations.

Systemic family therapy and EMDR therapy: An integrative approach (European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation)

The integrative approach of combining systemic family therapy and EMDR allows for addressing trauma and its impact on family dynamics.

Effectiveness of treating depression with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing among inpatients–A follow-up study over 12 months (Frontiers in Psychology)

Patients with severe depression received an integrated systemic treatment approach including EMDR therapy in a naturalistic hospital setting.

Supporting healthcare workers in times of COVID-19 with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing online: A pilot study (Frontiers in Psychology)

This pilot study adapts group EMDR protocol for treatment online for healthcare workers in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Psychological treatment of traumatic memories in COVID-19 survivors (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)

Therapeutic intervention and effects of EMDR in COVID-19 survivors in an integrated psychological/psychiatric outpatient service.

A stage 1 pilot cohort exploring the use of EMDR therapy as a video-conference psychotherapy during Covid-19 with frontline mental health workers: A proof of concept study utilising a virtual blind 2 therapist protocol (Frontiers in Psychology)

The research tentatively supports the case for EMDR therapy as a credible treatment when used as a video conference psychotherapy.

Fully remote intensive trauma-focused treatment for PTSD and complex PTSD (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study shows that intensive, trauma-focused treatment is safe and effective even when brief and applied fully remote.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions (BJPsych Advances)

This article discusses the application of EMDR beyond PTSD with other mental and physical health conditions.

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