Integrative Therapies Archives

Integrating compassion into EMDR for PTSD (OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine)

A protocol for integrating compassion focused techniques into EMDR therapy with the aim of facilitating adaptive information processing.

EMDR Therapy and Ketamine

EMDRIA member Penny Monetti discusses EMDR therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Desensitization diary: Integrating EMDR with constructive worry for improving trauma-related insomnia (2023 IEEE 12th Global Conference on Consumer Electronics)

Mobile application design that integrates EMDR therapy with constructive worry, a method based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

An integrative treatment model of EMDR and family therapy for children with severe symptomatology after child abuse and neglect: A SCED study (Children and Youth Services Review)

Children who endured child abuse and neglect may develop a spectrum of symptoms beyond posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) alone.

Integrating EMDR and EFT to treat trauma in couple therapy: A literature review (International Journal of Systemic Therapy)

Literature review on integrating EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy.

Polyvagal-informed EMDR: A neuro-informed approach to healing (Norton, 2023)

This is the first book to present the integration of Polyvagal Theory and EMDR Therapy together.

The integrated treatment of eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psychiatric comorbidity: A commentary on the evolution of principles and guidelines (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

In this commentary, guidelines for assessing and treating patients with ED + PTSD and related comorbidity are critically reviewed.

The Oxford Handbook of EMDR (Oxford, 2023)

This handbook includes entries on the theoretical framework for EMDR therapy, specific populations, and enhancing clinical competency.

The effects of trauma-informed yoga as an enhancement to the practice of EMDR for posttraumatic stress disorder: An exploratory pilot study (Social Work in Mental Health)

This novel pilot study assesses if Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) provides a platform for promoting the preparatory and regulatory skills necessary for EMDR when treating PTSD.

The flexible and relational approach of IFS enhances EMDR’s eight phases: A composite case study (EMDR UK EMDR Therapy Quarterly)

McGoldrick shares a case study integrating EMDR and IFS.

Effects of intensive trauma-focused treatment of individuals with both post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study’s purpose was to determine the effects of an intensive trauma-focused treatment program (EMDR and prolonged exposure) for patients with PTSD and borderline personality disorder.

Integration Challenges: Helping Child Therapists to “Play Well” with EMDR

Shapiro said EMDR therapy “plays well with others”. The AIP model invites integration in our quest to make EMDR available to all.

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