Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms (World Psychiatry)

This paper reviews the research evidence concerning the intergenerational transmission of trauma effects and the possible role of epigenetic mechanisms in this transmission.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (Cureus)

This meta-analysis compares the efficacy of CBT and EMDR therapy for PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptom relief.

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The International Trauma Questionnaire: Development of a self-report measure of ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD (Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)

The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) is an 18 question self-report measure focusing on the core features of PTSD and CPTSD.

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Utilisation de la technique éclair dans la thérapie EMDR : quatre exemples de cas (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Cet article présente la technique éclair, une nouvelle technique utilisée pendant la phase de préparation de la thérapie EMDR…

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Randomized Controlled Trial on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol Adapted for Ongoing Traumatic Stress to Female Patients With Cancer-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This RCT extended a study by Jarero et al. (2015) that found EMDR-IGTP-OTS was effective in reducing PTSD symptoms related cancer in women.

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EMDR in Older Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Recognition of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in older adults is often difficult due to its complicated presentation.

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Intervening in the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma by Targeting Maternal Emotional Dysregulation With EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Studies show the relationship of child & caregivers is critical for a child’s brain function and intergenerational transmission of attachment.

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Transference and Countertransference in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

EMDR should conceptualize the intersubjective phenomena that are active during EMDR therapy, especially in the treatment of complex cases.

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Add-on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder who failed to respond to initial antidepressant pharmacotherapy (Journal of Korean Medical Science)

Efficacy of EMDR therapy among adults with PTSD who continued to be symptomatic after more than 12 weeks of initial antidepressant treatment.

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Effective Treatment of Veterans With PTSD: Comparison Between Intensive Daily and Weekly EMDR Approaches (Frontiers in Psychology)

Study of EMDR therapy for veterans with PTSD using two treatment formats: intensive twice daily vs. once a week EMDR treatments.

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing versus treatment as usual in the treatment of depression: A randomized-controlled trial (Frontiers of Psychology)

Thirty patients with depression were treated to test whether EMDR plus treatment as usual (TAU) would achieve better results than TAU only.

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How Does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Work? A Systematic Review on Suggested Mechanisms of Action (Frontiers in Psychology)

Literature review examining EMDR mechanism of action or provided conclusions within the framework of theoretical models of EMDR functioning.

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