An exploratory comparison of IEMT-versus EMDR-directed eye movements on changes in emotionality and distress during recall of negative memories (Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies)
This study was the first to compare IEMT and EMDR directed eye movements and found that each significantly lowered the experienced emotionality and distress related to a negative memory, as tested in randomized order in the general population.
EMDRIA Members Respond: When To Move Toward Reprocessing
To complement the release of our EMDR Phase 2 toolkit, we invited EMDRIA members to share readiness indicators when a client is ready to move toward reprocessing phases.
EMDR from the perspective of Freudian and Kleinian meta-psychologies with neuropsychoanalytic and feminist-perspective contributions: Clinical and research implications (The Scandinavian Psychanalytic Review)
This study highlights the significant clinical, training, and research implications of theoretically integrating EMDR with psychoanalysis.
In the News: March 27, 2026
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
A call to action: Integrating EMDR into sport social work and psychology (The University of Alabama 2025)
The purpose of this capstone project is to examine the role of trauma in athletic populations and evaluate the potential application of EMDR as a trauma-informed intervention within sport settings.
EMDR therapy before PTSD: The benefit of treating acute stress disorder from a recent event (Prehospital and Disaster Medicine)
The objective of this study is to see if early specialized treatment of acute stress disorder with EMDR can prevent the onset of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
EMDRIA Members Respond: Phase 2 Tips
To complement the release of our EMDR Phase 2 toolkit, we invited EMDRIA members to share EMDR Phase 2 Tips.
CIT Verification, Evaluation, and Recommendation (VER) Form
EMDRIA form for verifying consultation hours and evaluating EMDR Consultants in Training against Approved Consultant standards.
Navigating the Termination of the EMDR Consultation Process
Guidance for thoughtfully concluding EMDR consultation, supporting reflection, evaluation, and next steps in professional development.
Navigating Difficult Conversations in EMDR Consultation
A practical guide for EMDR consultants on navigating difficult conversations with clarity, accountability, and support for professional growth.
The role of non-pharmacological interventions in attenuating anxiety and stress symptoms in PTSD: A systematic review (Current Neuropharmacology)
A systematic review to examine the role of non-pharmacological PTSD treatments and symptom amelioration, including EMDR.
The protective role of vigor in volunteering against somatic and psychological symptoms in EMDR therapists (Psychology in Russia)
This study aimed to examine the role of volunteering and work-related characteristics in symptoms of somatic and psychological distress among EMDR therapists.
