Integrative Therapies Archives

Therapeutic effects of short-term trauma stabilization techniques combined with escitalopram in treating adolescent major depressive disorder: A pilot randomized controlled trial (BMC Psychiatry)

This study explored the efficacy of short-term trauma stabilization techniques derived from EMDR therapy combined with escitalopram in the treatment of adolescent major depressive disorder (MDD).

EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory for Children

EMDRIA member Dora Henderson shares about the power of integrating EMDR therapy, play therapy, and polyvagal theory for effective trauma healing with children.

Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study assessed the results of a six-day intensive outpatient trauma-focused treatment programme for young individuals (12-25 years) with PTSD, utilizing EMDR therapy, prolonged exposure, social supports, and physical activity.

The study protocol of a double-blind randomized controlled trial of EMDR and multifocal transcranial current stimulation (MtCS) as augmentation strategy in patients with fibromyalgia (Trials)

This double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) analyzes if EMDR therapy is effective in the reduction of pain symptoms in fibromyalgia patients, and if its potential is boosted with the addition of MtCS.

Acceptability and preliminary effects of intensive brief trauma-focused PTSD treatment for refugees (Torture: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture)

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an intensive brief trauma-focused PTSD treatment (ITT) program including EMDR therapy delivered to refugees at the Swedish Red Cross Treatment Center.

Integrating EMDR and Couples Therapy

Integrating EMDR therapy into couples therapy is a promising new trend in psychotherapy, though it presents challenges.

Sex Therapy Treatment for a Couple in a Sexless Relationship: EMDR and CBT Therapy, the Perfect Therapeutic Couple

Combining EMDR and CBT can be effective as a duo, and even referred to as a match made in heaven or the perfect therapeutic couple.

Integrating EMDR Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

EMDR therapy and CBT are often posed as rival modalities. EMDRIA member Dr. Jennifer Fee shares how they can complement each other in the therapy room.

Trauma resolution: A healing journey through EMDR therapy (Springer, 2024)

This chapter on EMDR therapy appears in an edited book offering an integrative and evidence-based practice approach to training in psychotherapy, examining common factors across different therapeutic models seen through an attachment theory lens.

Family therapy and EMDR after child abuse and neglect: Moderating effects of child attachment style and PTSD symptoms on treatment outcome (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study examined whether attachment style and PTSD symptoms acted as moderators for treatment outcomes of a new integrative treatment model for trauma and attachment in which family therapy is combined with EMDR.

Comparison of the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial direct current brain stimulation (tDCS) and combined therapy on perceived stress and food craving in women with binge eating (Journal of Modern Psychological Research)

A study comparing EMDR therapy, transcranial direct current brain stimulation, and combined therapy as a treatment for food cravings and perceived stress in women who binge eat.

Editorial: EMDR and the AIP model: Healing the scars of trauma (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

This editorial showcases a collection of research that expands the knowledge base on the Research Topic of EMDR therapy and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.

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