EMDR Treatment of Distressful Experiences That Fail to Meet the Criteria for PTSD (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This RCT investigated the effects of treatment of distressful experiences (or small “t” trauma) that fail to meet the criteria for PTSD.

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Phase 1 of Integrated EMDR An Abortive Treatment for Migraine Headaches (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Forty-three individuals diagnosed with classic or common migraine headache were randomly assigned to either phase 1 of integrated EMDR treatment or a standard care medication treatment.

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Preliminary Evidence for the Efficacy of EMDR in Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This preliminary study sought to evaluate the potential effectiveness of EMDR as a treatment modality for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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Trauma Resolution Treatment as an Adjunct to Standard Treatment for Child Molesters: A Qualitative Study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

A literature review of current treatment models for child molesters and contemporary theories of etiology suggests a gap between theory and practice.

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Evidence of a Decrease in Heart Rate and Skin Conductance Responses in PTSD Patients After a Single EMDR Session (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

The aim of the present study was to determine if psychophysiological responses to stress decreased after a single EMDR session.

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Validity of the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale in EMDR (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

To test the psychometric properties of the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale (SUDS), this study analyzed the data from 61 patients treated with EMDR.

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EMDR and Olfactory Reference Syndrome: A Case Series (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is an illness currently considered a delusional disorder under the DSM–IV criteria.

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Clinical Q&A: EMDR Target Tracking (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Clinical Q&A on EMDR Target Tracking. Question: How can I track my client’s numerous treatment targets? Answer by Regina D. Morrow.

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Book Reviews Vol. 1, No. 2 (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Reviews of recently published EMDR-related titles by Mark Dworkin, Laurel Parnell, Jacques Roques, and Robin Shapiro.

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Editorial Vol. 1, No. 2 (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This second issue of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research highlights the strong relevance of the clinical application of EMDR.

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EMDR, Adaptive Information Processing, and Case Conceptualization (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

In this article by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., a case example illustrates the EMDR AIP model and case conceptualization within eight phases of treatment.

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Reversing Reciprocal Suppression in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex: A Hypothetical Model to Explain EMDR Effectiveness (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

A theoretical model is proposed to explain desensitization during EMDR as resulting from the reversal of reciprocal suppression of cognitive processing in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

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