The Effectiveness of the Flash Technique Is Explained by the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotion (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
The Flash Technique (FT) appears to significantly reduce distress and sympathetic arousal in the preparation phase of EMDR.
Preliminary Efficacy of the Transdiagnostic EMDR-Negative Affect Protocol (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Study using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and testing the EMDR-Negative Affect protocol in first responders.
ASSYST-Individual Adapted for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This study describes the ASSYST-I Adapted for OCD and discusses its preliminary safety, feasibility, and acceptability.
Polyvagal-Informed EMDR Therapy
Podcast episode with EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant and Trainer Rebecca Kase discussing polyvagal-informed EMDR therapy.
The case for investigating EMDR as a pre-deployment intervention for military personnel (The Military Psychologist)
This paper suggests that EMDR is a viable resource for use in pre-deployment services to reduce negative outcomes associated with the presence of PTSD in military personnel.
The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and cognitive behavioral therapy method on psychological symptoms (Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy)
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on psychological symptoms.
Knowledge about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy and child sexual abuse: A scoping review (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)
A scoping review of literature on EMDR therapy as treatment for childhood sexual abuse.
In the News: July 26, 2024
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
Distinct saliva DNA methylation profiles in relation to treatment outcome in youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (Translational Psychiatry)
This study investigated the link between epigenetic mechanisms like the DNA methylation genes and previously associated biological mechanisms with treatment outcome.
Eye movements desensitization and reprocessing with finger movements and Elite mobile health software on guilt feeling of parents of children with autism: A randomized trial (Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined the impact of different ways to reduce guilt in parents of autistic children, including EMDR therapy.
Trauma Symptom Inventory™-2
A broadband measure, the TSI-2 is designed to evaluate posttraumatic stress and other psychological sequelae of traumatic events.
Dissociative Experiences Scale – II
The Dissociative Experiences Scale is a self-assessment tool useful in determining whether a full clinical interview might be useful.
