Exploring the relationship between breastfeeding and psychological well-being after traumatic childbirth: A secondary analysis of the PERCEIVE study data (Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology)
This study investigates associations between breastfeeding outcomes and psychological well-being in women with traumatic birth experiences, utilizing data from the PERCEIVE trial, which assessed EMDR therapy effectiveness on PTSD after childbirth trauma.
Effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related psychological disorders in disaster and epidemic settings: A systematic review (Narra Review)
The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the available evidence on the effectiveness of EMDR in reducing trauma-related psychological disorders among disaster- and epidemic-affected populations.
Early eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for traumatic birth experience: Treatment for maternal postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Evidence-Based Nursing)
EMDR therapy for traumatic birth experience and maternal postpartum PTSD.
A comparison of attachment-based EMDR therapy and standard EMDR therapy for adolescents with bullying-related trauma symptoms: A randomized controlled trial (Acta Psychologica)
This study evaluated the efficacy of Attachment-Based EMDR (AB-EMDR) in reducing trauma and anxiety symptoms in adolescent bullying victims compared to standard EMDR therapy.
In the News: November 28, 2025
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
An exploration of trauma-focused psychological therapies from client and older adult clinician perspectives (The University of Manchester, 2025)
This thesis explores the barriers and facilitators to trauma-focused therapy with a particular focus on EMDR therapy with older adults.
Can EMDR Therapy Help Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) or Functional Non-Epileptic Seizures?
Dr. Cope addresses a popular question EMDR therapists ask about: using EMDR therapy with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). We learned PNES is an outdated term, replaced by functional/dissociative seizures, a potential symptom cluster that falls under functional neurological disorder (FND).
EMDR therapy in a cultural, global context: EMDR therapy interventions for culturally based trauma and adversity (Oxford University Press, 2025)
This chapter advocates for the greater recognition of Culturally Based Trauma and Adversity (CBTA) within the field of trauma-informed treatment in general as well as within EMDR therapy.
EMDR and the art of attunement (Self, 2025)
This book explores how integrating attunement into EMDR therapy can deepen and accelerate trauma healing.
Reframing dental anxiety: Cognitive behavioral therapy and its role in phobia treatment—A narrative review (Diseases)
This narrative review synthesizes recent evidence on CBT applications for phobia management, with particular emphasis on dental settings, and highlights emerging approaches such as EMDR therapy.
Applicability and effectiveness of group EMDR therapy for forced migrants (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This retrospective pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a modified EMDR GTEP protocol tailored for migrant populations at a regional psychotrauma centre in Europe.
Becoming an Adoption Competent EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA members Wendy Sue Horn and Ann Beckley-Forest share insights regarding adoption-competent EMDR therapy.
