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Treatment of attachment trauma: Effects of an online EMDR couple protocol on trauma symptoms, conflict resolution, and forgiveness (Counselling & Psychotherapy Research)

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online EMDR couple protocol in reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving conflict resolution strategies, and increasing willingness to forgive among couples with a history of attachment trauma.

EMDR for PTSD treatment in military context: A case study of Cyprus (Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)

This study aimed to illustrate the relevance of EMDR to the treatment of PTSD in the military context of ongoing conflict in Cyprus.

The effect of eating disorders and trauma day treatment in women with eating disorders and childhood maltreatment history: A pilot study (Child Abuse and Neglect)

This paper reports on the effectiveness of a day program that includes EMDR for women with eating disorders (ED) and a childhood maltreatment history on symptoms of EDs, PTSD, CPTSD, and dissociation.

Comparing the effects of CBSM, ERT, and EMDR on psychological disorders and resilience of women with COVID-19: A clinical trial (Mental Health & Prevention)

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of emotion regulation training (ERT), cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) intervention, and EMDR therapy for symptom reduction and resilience in women with COVID-19.

The EMDR-PRECI: advancing neurobiological insights into PTSD through fMRI in women with cancer (Mexican Journal of Neuroscience)

This research aims to explore the neurobiological conditions associated with PTSD diagnosis in women with cancer and PTSD-related diagnoses using EMDR-PRECI group protocol.

Addiction focused EMDR therapy to treat sexual addiction in an individual with a sexual offense history: Self-report and wearable device report in a single case design (Sexual Health & Compulsivity)

This study investigated the efficacy of Addiction Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) therapy interventions in patients struggling with sexual addiction, and aimed to determine if AF-EMDR therapy reduced craving for explicit content and other symptoms of sexual addiction.

Childhood sexual abuse in first-episode psychosis: The relevance in cognitive bias (Schizophrenia Research)

This study investigates differences in cognitive biases and the presence of sexual abuse between people with first episode of psychosis (FEP) and healthy controls, with results highlighting the importance of addressing trauma history in early psychosis interventions.

Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC discusses sand tray-based therapy as transformative approach for individuals healing from complex trauma & dissociation.

Affect-Focused EMDR: Clinical Strategies for Working with Relational Trauma (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This theoretical article explores affect-focused EMDR, which posits that the reprocessing of affect is central to the EMDR process, rather than the reprocessing of memories or mental representations.

Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on intensity of primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial (Discover Mental Health)

The present study aimed to determine the effect of desensitization based on EMDR on dysmenorrhea intensity and menstrual distress.

In the News: August 29, 2025

EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.

EMDR therapy with unpaid carers of people living with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions: Practical application ideas (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2025)

This article discusses EMDR therapy as having a significant place in unpaid carer interventions and presents a range of ideas about how to do this.

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