Exposure-related cortisol predicts outcome of psychotherapy in veterans with treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
This study investigated cortisol levels in veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD over the course of 3MDR exposure therapy and aimed to determine whether cortisol levels were related to changes in PTSD symptom severity.
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The value of visioning: Augmenting EMDR with alpha-band alternating bilateral photic stimulation for trauma treatment in schizophrenia (Medical Hypotheses)
Hypothesis that augmentation of EMDR with alternating bilateral photic stimulation (ABPS) is suited to those on the schizotypal spectrum.
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Perceived treatment processes and effects of interactive motion-assisted exposure therapy for veterans with treament-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder: A mixed methods study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study looks at the perspectives of veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD on 3MDR treatment processes and explores the relation of their experiences to PTSD symptom improvement.
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EMDR Therapy and OCD
There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of EMDR therapy with OCD. Here are some resources that could be helpful for EMDR therapists working with clients dealing with OCD.
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Prenatal Broken Bonds: Trauma, Dissociation and the Calming Womb Model (Journal of Trauma & Dissociation)
The Calming Womb Family Therapy Model (CWFTM) uses EMDR to process maternal unresolved trauma, transference reactions to the baby, and more.
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Multisite randomized controlled trial on the provision of the EMDR integrative group treatment protocol for ongoing traumatic stress remote to healthcare professionals working in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic (Psychology and Behavioral Science)
This RCT shows efficacy and safety of remote, group EMDR in reducing stress and anxiety for healthcare professionals during COVID-19.
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Managing COVID-19 related psychological distress in health workers: Field experience in northern Italy (Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences)
This letter to the editor discusses COVID-19 related stress for healthcare workers in northern Italy and the need for psychological support.
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A randomized controlled trial to pilot the efficacy of a computer-based intervention with elements of virtual reality and limited therapist assistance for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (Frontiers in Digital Health)
RCT exploring the efficacy of 3MR, computer-based intervention with elements of virtual reality, EMDR, and limited therapist assistance.
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EMDR in telemental health counseling for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients: A pilot study (Issues in Mental Health Nursing)
This article shows how group telehealth EMDR is feasible and effective in the treatment of healthcare professionals during COVID-19.
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Torrey Devitto shares what it was really like working on Pretty Little Liars, dealing with her OCD with EMDR therapy, and what watching people die has taught her about life (In Women On Top Podcast)
Torrey Devitto shares what it was really like working on Pretty Little Liars, dealing with her OCD with EMDR therapy in this podcast episode.
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A systematic review of controlled trials for PTSD in maltreated children and adolescents (Child Maltreatment)
This review focuses on the “evidence-base for psychological treatments for PTSD, specifically for maltreated young people.”
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Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning (2020)
EMDR therapy can be used in the treatment of grief/mourning to enable assimilation of the loss and adaptive functioning in the future.
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