‘We still found a way to connect’: Adapting EMDR for the digital space – insights from a qualitative study of therapists and clients (Counselling & Psychotherapy Research)

This study explores key considerations for effective online EMDR, helping to build the emerging evidence base for this modality.

Lived experiences of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) certified (Walden University, 2026)

This phenomenological study explored counselors’ lived experiences of utilizing EMDR therapy with children ages 8 to 12 years of age.

Responsible AI Integration in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

EMDRIA members Kelly and Patrick O’Horo discuss the landscape of integrating artificial intelligence into clinical EMDR therapy practice.

EMDRIA Members Respond: Case Conceptualization for Neurodiversity Celebration Month

EMDR therapists celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Month by sharing best practices for case conceptualization with neurodiverse clients.

EMDRIA Members Respond: When To Move Toward Reprocessing

To complement the release of our EMDR Phase 2 toolkit, we invited EMDRIA members to share readiness indicators when a client is ready to move toward reprocessing phases.

EMDRIA Members Respond: Phase 2 Tips

To complement the release of our EMDR Phase 2 toolkit, we invited EMDRIA members to share EMDR Phase 2 Tips.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in a virtual setting with trauma clients: A qualitative descriptive study (Grand Canyon University, 2026)

This qualitative descriptive study explored how EMDR therapists maintain relational attunement in a virtual setting.

Examining therapists’ experiences of self-efficacy while delivering intensive eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This study examined intensive EMDR therapists’ experiences of self-efficacy, clinical skills, professional attunement, and exposure to vicarious and secondary trauma.

Treating trauma memories reduces the distress of related memories (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This study’s findings suggest that treating trauma memories can reduce the distress level of related memories, with a greater effect when treating earlier memories.

The EMDR toolbox method: Expanding Jim Knipe’s work and enhancing the adaptive information processing model (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This paper aims to introduce the EMDR toolbox method (ETM), which systematizes, extends, and further develops Knipe’s EMDR Toolbox into a comprehensive clinical framework.

EMDRIA Members Respond: Case Conceptualization for Black History Month

EMDR therapists celebrate Black History Month by sharing best practices for case conceptualization with Black clients.

Do negative self-beliefs predict EMDR therapy outcomes? Insights from a pilot study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This study aims to assess the impact of negative cognitions on treatment generalization within the standard EMDR treatment protocol.