Preliminary efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for children aged 1.5-8 years with PTSD: A multiple baseline experimental design (N=19) (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the efficacy of EMDR therapy for improving PTSD symptoms, behavioral and emotional problems in young children aged 1.5–8 years, and parenting stress in their parents.
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Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the results of a six-day intensive outpatient trauma-focused treatment programme for young individuals (12-25 years) with PTSD, utilizing EMDR therapy, prolonged exposure, social supports, and physical activity.
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Optimization of video stimuli parameters in EMDR therapy using artificial neural networks for enhanced treatment efficacy (Applied Sciences)
This study addresses the gap between the proven efficacy of EMDR in alleviating symptoms of depression and stress, but a remaining need for optimized parameters for video stimuli such as speed, distance, and size.
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Breaking the Cycle: The Link Between ADHD and Depression and How EMDR Can Enhance Workplace Performance
Joel Kouame discusses impacts of ADHD and depression and how EMDR therapy can enhance workplace performance.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder: Evolving conceptualization and evidence, and future research directions (World Psychiatry)
This paper reviews the evolving concepts of PTSD, complex PTSD, treatment strategies including EMDR therapy, and interventions across time-limited settings and cultural contexts.
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A randomised controlled trial of eye movement desensitization and re-processing (EMDR) in forensic services and in prison (Medicine, Science and the Law)
This article in Medicine, Science and the Law journal has no abstract.
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Healing the Mind: Exploring EMDR Therapy for Young Adults
This episode focuses on how EMDR therapy can help young adults navigate the complexities of mental health, such as anxiety and depression.
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Criticality is associated with future psychotherapy response in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder – A pilot study (Chronic Stress)
This study assessed whether brain criticality (a factor in optimizing information processing) is related to future response to treatment including EMDR therapy, hypothesizing that treatment responders’ brains function closer to criticality.
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The Mindful EMDR Therapist
Erika Tsoukanelis, LCSW and EMDRIA member, shares how core qualities of mindfulness can be helpful for EMDR therapists.
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Alexithymia, dissociation and emotional regulation in eating disorders: Evidence of improvement through specialized inpatient treatment (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)
67 female eating disorder inpatients (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder) were treated with EMDR and other methods.
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How to Set a Firm Foundation for EMDR Therapy Reprocessing
EMDRIA member Kathleen Martin discusses best practices for entering EMDR therapy reprocessing phases.
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Assessing dissociation: A systematic review and evaluation of existing measures (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
This review aimed to assess the psychometric properties and methodological quality of existing dissociation measures.
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