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.

Constant installation of present orientation and safety (CIPOS) – Subjective and physiological effects of an ultrashort-term intervention combining both stabilizing and confrontational elements (Frontiers in Psychology)

Investigating an EMDR derived technique.

Epigenetic impact of a 1-week intensive multimodal group program for adolescents with multiple adverse childhood experiences (Scientific Reports)

This study suggests that a week-long EMDR-based group program for adolescents with childhood trauma can reduce PTSD symptoms and trigger DNA methylation changes linked to stress-related health outcomes.

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.

Systemic family therapy and EMDR therapy: An integrative approach (European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation)

The integrative approach of combining systemic family therapy and EMDR allows for addressing trauma and its impact on family dynamics.

In reply to the Council of Scholars: How an IFS-informed approach to EMDR could help EMDR trainees on their journey to becoming fully-fledged EMDR psychotherapists (EMDR UK EMDR Therapy Quarterly)

McGoldrick responds to the Council of Scholars 2021 position paper and discusses integrating EMDR with Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Cognitive hypnotherapy and EMDR: Two effective psychodynamic therapies for the rapid reduction of cognitive anxiety (IntechOpen, 2022)

The aim of this chapter is to review two psychodynamic psychotherapies, cognitive hypnotherapy and EMDR, for anxiety treatment.

Thematic analysis of therapists’ experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Conditions and risks of integration (International Journal of Systemic Therapy)

Partial findings of 13 licensed clinicians who integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR in couple therapy.