Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as an early intervention for psychological distress in healthcare professionals during COVID-19: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
The unprecedented psychological burden of COVID-19 on health care professionals led to the emerging use of EMDR as an early intervention during ongoing crisis conditions, rather than solely as a post-trauma treatment, warranting this systematic examination.
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Psychological and immunological benefits of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in Hashimoto thyroiditis: Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial (Psychoneuroendocrinology)
This study examined the effectiveness of EMDR in improving psychological functioning and modulating immune markers in adults with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), a chronic autoimmune disorder increasingly linked to early trauma.
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B.R.E.A.S.T. study protocol: Benefits of R-TEP EMDR protocol in addressing distress and trauma in breast cancer patients (Frontiers in Psychology)
This RCT protocol provides the methodological framework for generating evidence on EMDR R-TEP as an early psychological intervention for breast cancer patients.
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Case report: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment of female genital mutilation (F1000 Research)
A case report of a single case history of successful treatment of female genital mutilation (FGM) with EMDR.
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A randomized controlled trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) and EMDR-flash technique (iEMDR-FT) for improving mental health in breast cancer patients (Current Psychology)
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of internet-based CCBT (iCBT) and internet-based EMDR Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT) in reducing fear of cancer recurrence, traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and increasing the quality of life among patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Exploring the impact of a blended eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) approach on a client’s chronic pain experience: A qualitative case study (Eastern Kentucky University, 2025)
This qualitative case study examined how a blended EMDR approach shapes a client’s experience of chronic pain.
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Can EMDR Therapy Help Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) or Functional Non-Epileptic Seizures?
Dr. Cope addresses a popular question EMDR therapists ask about: using EMDR therapy with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). We learned PNES is an outdated term, replaced by functional/dissociative seizures, a potential symptom cluster that falls under functional neurological disorder (FND).
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The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating posttraumatic stress disorder among ICU healthcare professionals in Cameroon: A quasi-experimental study (African Journal of Clinical Psychology)
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating PTSD among ICU healthcare professionals in Cameroon.
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“I have to climb mountains:” Combining pilates with EMDR in recovery from chronic lower back pain (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2025)
This article explores a case study of a combined programme of EMDR and pilates to clients with chronic lower back pain.
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OA17.01 Stigma and psychological distress in patients with lung cancer: A possible role of EMDR therapy (Journal of Thoracic Oncology, World Conference on Lung Cancer Session)
A presentation on EMDR therapy’s role in reducing stigma and psychological distress in patients with lung cancer.
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A preliminary efficacy study of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy in reducing epilepsy-related anxiety (Epilepsy & Behavior)
This study examined whether EMDR therapy reduces anxiety in people with epilepsy-related anxiety.
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Remote eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for posttraumatic stress disorder in adult congenital heart disease: A clinical case study (Clinical Case Studies)
This study describes the remote EMDR therapy treatment for a patient with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) and PTSD to underscore the value of trauma-informed care within cardiac services.
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