Do adjuvant interventions improve treatment outcome in adult patients with posttraumatic stress disorder receiving trauma-focused psychotherapy? A systematic review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Systematic review that aims to assess whether adjuvant interventions improve outcomes among adult PTSD patients receiving trauma focused psychotherapy (TF-PT).
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Research Review: Psychological and psychosocial treatments for children and young people with post-traumatic stress disorder: a network meta-analysis (Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry)
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy appears to be most effective for PTSD in youth. EMDR is effective but to a lesser extent.
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Poor quality in systematic reviews on PTSD and EMDR – an examination of search methodology and reporting (Frontiers in Psychology)
This study evaluated the quality of systematic reviews by analyzing how they perform and report, using EMDR therapy as an example.
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PTSD, immunoglobulins, and cortisol changes after the provision of the EMDR – PRECI to females patients with cancer-related PTSD diagnosis (American Journal of Applied Psychology)
This study posited that EMDR-PRECI could be an efficient/effective part of a psychosocial approach to reduce cancer-related PTSD symptoms.
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In the News: July 1, 2019
EMDR therapy is featured in Veterans Affair blog telling the story of one veteran. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
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Early intervention with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to reduce the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms in recent rape victims: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This RCT examines the efficacy of early EMDR therapy aimed to reduce the severity of posttraumatic stress symptoms in victims of recent rape.
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and combination treatments in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A network meta-analysis (JAMA Psychiatry)
Study to examine comparative outcomes and acceptability of psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments in adults with PTSD.
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Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder following childbirth (Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Systematic review of the literature on treatment options for PTSD following childbirth and to assess their efficacy.
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Mixed Methods Evaluation of EMDR for Treating Female Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence (Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation)
This study assessed the efficacy of EMDR for women who experienced trauma due to sexual or domestic violence.
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Integrative EMDR Treatment of Complex PTSD
Unlocking complex PTSD healing. Discover integrative EMDR approaches blending imagery, meditation, and shamanic wisdom.
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Working with Complex Trauma and Addition
Navigating Complex Trauma & Addiction: Susan Brown, LCSW Shares Insights. Learn about IFS integration for enhanced treatment.
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Transitioning Out of The Military with PTSD
Finding hope after service: Insights from Camille Zeiter, LICSW. Discover transitioning strategies for military personnel with PTSD.
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