The effectiveness of psychological support interventions for those exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks: A systematic review (BMC Psychiatry)
This systematic review examined the types and effectiveness of psychological interventions for the general population and healthcare workers exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks.
Early psychological interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-partum women: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PLOS One)
Investigating the effectiveness of early psychological interventions in reducing or preventing PTSD within twelve weeks of a traumatic birth.
Decreased Emotional Dysregulation Following Multi-Modal Motion-Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation Therapy (3MDR): Identifying Possible Driving Factors in Remediation of Treatment-Resistant PTSD (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Combining aspects of conventional PTSD therapies, 3MDR includes EMDR therapy, virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), & trauma-focused CBT.
How Artwork Makes EMDR Therapy More Approachable
Sixty-five percent of the population are visual learners. Learn how EMDR therapists can weave art into their EMDR therapy practice to help their clients.
EMDR Therapy: Indigenous Voices
Shelley Spear Chief, EMDRIA member, shares her experience in adapting the EMDR standard protocol for Indigenous and First Nations clients.
Phase-based treatment versus immediate trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder due to childhood abuse: Randomised clinical trial (BJPsych Open)
This RCT provides support for EMDR therapy for treatment of PTSD due to childhood abuse as opposed to needing any preparatory intervention.
Psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to a natural disaster: A scoping review (Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review)
This article evaluates the current research regarding psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to natural disasters, a single incident trauma.
EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit
Check out the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit. These worksheets were developed to help children recognize their internal and external resources. Rooted in EMDR therapy principles, adults can guide children through the whole toolkit or use just a few worksheets as needed.
Children’s Toolkit: Draw How You Feel
Kids learn how to identify and express emotions through drawing. This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.
Children’s Toolkit: Fun Movement
Help children notice their feelings through movement. Marching, drumming, tapping and more can help unleash inner feelings. This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.
Children’s Toolkit: Timeline of Resources
Help a child recognize their ability to learn and grow. Can they spell their name? Ride their bike? This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.
Children’s Toolkit: Developing Resources
Help children notice the things they do well. Discover their unique abilities to increase self-regulation skills. This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.
