The Silence is Loud using EMDR for the Treatment of Underdiscussed Postpartum Rage
This article features a vignette of fictional client named Julia, a 32-year-old mother who is four weeks postpartum experiencing perinatal rage.
From Bonding to Attachment with the Calming Womb Family Therapy Model
The integration of EMDR with the CMFTM can improve inner resources for pregnant mothers, monitor stress levels & enable adaptive resolution.
Healing After Terminating a Pregnancy for Medical Reasons and the Role of EMDR Therapy
EMDR offers a compassionate approach to help individuals & couples process emotions and heal from trauma associated with a medical abortion.
Myth-Busting EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal Period: A Call to Clarity for EMDR Clinicians
This article offers clear guidance on EMDR therapy in the perinatal period through an accessible myth-versus-reality format.
Counselor’s Corner: C-Section Trauma
EMDR therapists respond to the question, “I have a client who had delivery trauma related to having a C-section.”
Treatment of traumatic birth experience with postpartum early eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy: A randomized clinical trial (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)
This study investigated the effectiveness of early EMDR therapy in reducing symptoms of PTSD at nine weeks postpartum in women with a traumatic birth experience, compared with care as usual (controls).
Untangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum Journey
This podcast dives into misconceptions surrounding EMDR therapy during perinatal and postpartum periods with guest Bethan Warren, LCSW, MPH-C.
Effectiveness of an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention for the prevention of post-traumatic symptoms in perinatal loss: A randomized pilot controlled trial (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
This study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an EMDR recent traumatic episode protocol (EMDR-RTEP) as a preventive intervention for post-traumatic symptoms after perinatal loss.
Bridging Worlds: EMDR Therapy, Neurodiversity, and Perinatal Mental Health
In this podcast episode, we explore the intersection of EMDR therapy, neurodiversity-affirming care, and perinatal mental health.
Scoping review protocol of the use of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing in the treatment of birth trauma (BMJ Open)
This review explores the extent of the currently available research and identifies knowledge gaps in the use of EMDR for treating birth trauma.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms: Effectiveness, duration and completion (Frontiers in Global Women’s Health)
This study assessed the effectiveness of EMDR on childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms; investigated the effect of EMDR duration on symptom reduction; measured the EMDR completion rate; and explored sample characteristics associated with effectiveness.
Tips for EMDR Therapists Working with Perinatal Issues
Dr. Mara Tesler Stein, EMDRIA member, shares tips for EMDR therapists working with perinatal issues.
