EMDR therapy on trauma-based restrictive eating cases (European Psychiatry)
In the present study, we examined the effectiveness of EMDR therapy on restrictive eating symptoms associated with trauma.
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Psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorders among cardiac patients after implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks. Feasibility and implementation of a psychocardiological therapy manual in inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (Heart and Mind)
Study to examine if implementation of the specific psychotherapy (EMDR) during inpatient cardiac rehabilitation is safe and feasible.
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Comparison of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and duloxetine treatment outcomes in women patients with somatic symptom disorder (Sleep and Hypnosis)
The paper explored the efficiency of the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in somatic symptom disorder (SSD).
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EMDR and the sleep connection: EMDR may work because of its similarity to dream sleep (Psychology Today)
It is also possible that EMDR works by engaging similar brain mechanisms as those that underpin rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing vs. treatment-as-usual for non-specific chronic back pain patients with psychological trauma: A randomized controlled pilot study (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Preliminary evidence that pain-focused EMDR could help non-specific chronic back pain patients with previous psychological trauma.
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The Perceived Effects of Standard and Addiction-Specific EMDR Therapy Protocols (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Existing literature on co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addictive disorders suggests improved outcomes when both diagnoses are treated concurrently.
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EMDR to Treat Children and Adolescents: Clinicians’ Experiences Using the EMDR Journey Game (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Childhood trauma is a pervasive social issue with profound consequences. EMDR therapy is an effective treatment for children.
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EMDR in the Treatment of Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia: A Case Description (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Resolution of traumatic childhood memories through EMDR can make significant difference to symptoms of panic disorder with agoraphobia.
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A Model of Clinical Intervention in the Maternity Ward: The Breastfeeding and Bonding EMDR Protocol (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This article suggests an intervention for breastfeeding difficulties to avoid perinatal crisis: the Breastfeeding and Bonding EMDR Protocol.
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Degrading traumatic memories with eye movements: A pilot functional MRI study in PTSD (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Script driven imagery before & after recall of traumatic memories is feasible to investigate working mechanisms with eye movements in PTSD.
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Effect of Ocular Movements during Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study (PLoS ONE)
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of ocular movements of EMDR on the hemodynamics of the prefrontal cortex (PFC).
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Evidence base update for psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events (Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology)
This article reviews the evidence base on psychosocial treatment for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
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