Holding the Whole: EMDR Consultation and Training with Clinicians Serving Refugee Communities
EMDRIA member Sherry Yam invites EMDR consultants to consider consultation as a trauma-informed system of care.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as an early intervention for psychological distress in healthcare professionals during COVID-19: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
The unprecedented psychological burden of COVID-19 on health care professionals led to the emerging use of EMDR as an early intervention during ongoing crisis conditions, rather than solely as a post-trauma treatment, warranting this systematic examination.
Effectiveness and user experiences of an internet-based EMDR flash intervention (Sky-Flash) on exam anxiety among university students: A protocol study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This protocol presents the design of a RCT that would evaluate the effects of an internet-based intervention based on the EMDR Flash technique on university students’ exam anxiety.
A “decisive moment” confirms the origins of EMDR and draws attention to other claims (Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy)
Critics of EMDR and of its founder, Dr. Shapiro, raise their concerns about the historical context around the origins of EMDR therapy, including aspects of her personal background that they believe are relevant.
Do negative self-beliefs predict EMDR therapy outcomes? Insights from a pilot study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This study aims to assess the impact of negative cognitions on treatment generalization within the standard EMDR treatment protocol.
Psychological and immunological benefits of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in Hashimoto thyroiditis: Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial (Psychoneuroendocrinology)
This study examined the effectiveness of EMDR in improving psychological functioning and modulating immune markers in adults with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), a chronic autoimmune disorder increasingly linked to early trauma.
EMDR treatment of trauma-related recurrent nightmares: A case report (Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress)
This case report describes the EMDR treatment of a 31-year-old male presenting with a recurring nightmare.
From clinical practice to scientific growth: The development of EMDR research in Turkey (Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress)
This study provides a bibliometric analysis of EMDR research conducted in Türkiye from 2004-2025.
In the News: January 30, 2026
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
A qualitative exploration of patients experiencing traumatic stress and receiving eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy based on an adaptive information processing model in Jordan (Current Psychology)
This study explored the lived experiences of patients in Jordan with moderate to severe traumatic stress who received EMDR therapy grounded in the AIP model.
WADD-SEPD consensus on psychological treatment of dual disorders II: Neurodevelopmental, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, somatic symptom, eating, and personality disorders and recommendations for future research (Journal of Clinical Medicine)
This consensus review concludes that integrated psychological treatments are generally effective for dual disorders, though more high-quality research is needed.
EMDRIA Statement on Friday January 30, 2026’s Day of Action
In alignment with its values, EMDRIA will observe a half-day office closure on Friday in solidarity with therapists and others participating in a national day of action centered on preventing harm and supporting community well-being.
