English Archives

Scoping review protocol of the use of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing in the treatment of birth trauma (BMJ Open)

This review explores the extent of the currently available research and identifies knowledge gaps in the use of EMDR for treating birth trauma.

In a UK sample, EMDR and other trauma therapists indicate beliefs in unconscious repression and dissociative amnesia (Memory)

This study provides data on UK mental health professionals’ beliefs about repression and dissociative amnesia and two dissociative trauma-related disorders, DID and PNES.

Healing Early Attachment with EMDR Therapy

EMDRIA members Rachel Harrison and Jamie Sedgwick discuss healing early attachment and how EMDR therapy can help.

Usability, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of VR EMDR therapy for specific phobia: Mixed method study (Mental Health and Digital Technologies)

This study evaluates the feasibility, usability, and preliminary effectiveness of a VR based EMDR system for specific phobia treatment.

The use of EMDR G-TEP in the treatment of ADHD symptoms in adults (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2025)

This study explored the impact of the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) on ADHD and PTSD symptoms in adults.

An EMDR-specific protocol, incorporating psychoeducation and the client-centered approach for Asian female survivors of sexual assault (Capella University, 2025)

A program is presented that adapts the standard EMDR protocol to better serve Asian female survivors of sexual assault, aiming to reduce PTSD symptoms.

An update on psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD (The American Journal of Psychiatry)

State-of-the-art PTSD psychotherapies are briefly reviewed as well as their effects on clinical and neurobiological measures.

Integrating EMDR therapy and new technologies to enhance combat resilience (Military Review)

This article discusses EMDR therapy for military personnel exposed to combat environments.

The impact of EMDR therapy on past suicidal ideation: Lived experiences of young adults (University of Northern Colorado, 2025)

This study explores effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing suicidal ideation and improving mental health outcomes in young adults attending college with a history of trauma.

Targeting craving with EMDR therapy: Future directions (Addictive Behaviors)

This paper discusses the effects of addiction-focused EMDR therapy based on insights from working memory, and evidence of underlying EMDR mechanisms.

Navigating Thorny Topics: How Social Media Influences Us in the EMDR Therapy Room

How do EMDR therapists broach thorny topics (identity, cancel culture, political divides) while maintaining a safe/supportive environment?

Short- and long-term effectiveness of brief intensive trauma treatment for adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder and their caregivers: Protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial (JMIR Research Protocols)

This study tests the effectiveness of a 1 week brief intensive trauma treatment (BITT) that includes EMDR therapy for adolescents with PTSD and their caregivers.

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