Gray matter density in limbic and paralimbic cortices is associated with trauma load and EMDR outcome in PTSD patients (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
This study evaluated gray matter (GM) density in PTSD in relation to trauma load, and assessed the GM differences between responders (R) and non-responders (NR) to EMDR therapy.
Eye movements reduce vividness and emotionality of “flashforwards.” (Behaviour Research and Therapy)
This study examined whether eye movements reduce vividness and emotionality of visual distressing images about feared future events: “flashforwards”.
Letters to the Editor Vol. 4, No. 2 (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Letter to the editor commenting on Shapiro’s fidelity checks by Jamie Marich, with response from Francine Shapiro.
Book Reviews Vol. 4, No. 2 (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Reviews of recently published EMDR-related titles by Burana, Hensley, Leeds, Luber, Parnell, Paulsen, Rubin, Springer, & Shapiro.
Effect of the EMDR psychotherapeutic approach on emotional cognitive processing in patients with depression (The Spanish Journal of Psychology)
EMDR had a positive effect both on emotional cognitive processing and on long-term memory conceptual organization.
EMDR Treatment of Comorbid PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Example (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Protocols for using EMDR as treatment for substance abuse, case study on successful treatment of woman with comorbid alcohol abuse & PTSD.
The Integrative Use of EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis in the Treatment of Adults Abused as Children (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Case vignettes illustrate the integrative use of clinical hypnosis and EMDR in the treatment of adults who experienced childhood abuse.
Dissociation of the Personality in Complex Trauma-Related Disorders and EMDR: Theoretical Considerations (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
EMDR may benefit from theories developed for dissociative disorders, such as the theory of structural dissociation of the personality (TSDP).
Electrophysiological changes during EMDR treatment in patients with combat-related PTSD (Annals of General Psychiatry)
We have recorded a continual polygraph EEG, before, during and after EMDR therapy, in patient with combat-related PTSD.
Comparative efficacy of EMDR and alternative procedures in reducing the vividness of mental images (Scandinavian Journal of Behaviour Therapy)
The relative efficacy (to simpler procedures) of EMDR for reduction of the vividness of memories was investigated in a non-clinical sample.
Counting during recall: Taxing of working memory and reduced vividness and emotionality of negative memories (Applied Cognitive Psychology)
Does a secondary task that taxes working memory have beneficial effects? Dos stronger taxing mean stronger reductions in vividness/adversity?
Editorial: Moving Into Our Fourth Year (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Editorial. The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is now entering its 4th year. Read more from the editor.
