A practical guide to EMDR therapy (Springer, 2025)

This EMDR guide offers six trauma-sensitive pathways for identifying core memories and provides flexible, trans-diagnostic tools for treating complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and other clinical challenges.

Using EMDR to treat combat-related trauma: A prison-based clinical case study (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2025)

This case study explores efficacy of EMDR for combat-related trauma (CRT) and summarises how EMDR was used to help two former soldiers, now in prison, who were suffering from CRT. 

Early online EMDR group therapy delivered by midwives for prevention and treatment of trauma sequelae in post-partum women: A pragmatic, exploratory randomised controlled pilot trial, set within the MRC guidelines (2000) for developing and evaluating complex interventions (Ulster University, 2023)

This study explored a strategy of preventative public health intervention for women at risk of the negative effects of trauma in the perinatal period by task shifting a trauma focused EMDR intervention to non-mental health professionals.

In the News: October 31, 2025

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

“I have to climb mountains:” Combining pilates with EMDR in recovery from chronic lower back pain (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2025)

This article explores a case study of a combined programme of EMDR and pilates to clients with chronic lower back pain.

Frontliners narratives: Qualitative insights into EMDR group therapy during COVID-19 (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study investigated the experiences of frontline professionals who underwent EMDR-IGTP during the first wave of the pandemic, to offer insight for psychotherapists conducting emergency groups.

Treating complex PTSD with schema therapy, ImRs and EMDR: A review and case study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This case study evaluates the effectiveness of a combined therapy approach integrating ST, ImRs, and EMDR for treating CPTSD.

Establishing fidelity, acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of Urdu translated single-session EMDR integrative group treatment protocol for ongoing traumatic stress among adolescents: A randomized controlled trial (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This article aimed to establish a translation of EMDR-IGTP-OTS in Urdu for Pakistani adolescents who have experienced trauma and to demonstrate efficacy in reducing psychological distress.

Integrating EMDR Therapy with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

EMDRIA member Janet Bayramyan discusses integrating EMDR therapy with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Impact of EMDR on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among urban refugees in Nairobi, Kenya (International Journal of Clinical Science and Medical Research)

The study examined the impact of EMDR on PTSD symptoms among a select group of urban refugees seeking services at an international non-governmental organization in Nairobi.

EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Violence: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Vanessa Vaughter, EMDRIA member and expert on domestic violence, shares insights regarding EMDR therapy in situations with intimate partner violence.

Nuances in the memory undermining effects of EMDR and imagery rescripting (Current Opinion in Psychology)

Authors voice opinions and concerns about psychological treatments that might create false memories.