Self-Harm/Suicidality Archives

The impact of EMDR therapy on past suicidal ideation: Lived experiences of young adults (University of Northern Colorado, 2025)

This study explores effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing suicidal ideation and improving mental health outcomes in young adults attending college with a history of trauma.

Utilizing EMDR as the primary modality to treat veteran PTSD in a community based program

This paper describes a community based, free mental health program, founded with the mission to decrease veteran suicide, and overcome barriers to care, especially stigma.

Free Videos of EMDR Sessions (Philip Manfield, Phd)

Free video examples of EMDR sessions by Philip Manfield of trauma processing including dyadic resourcing sessions and the flash technique.

Adapting the 8 Phases: Considerations for Working with Clients at an Elevated Risk for Suicide

EMDRIA member Joshualin Dean discusses considerations for adapting EMDR therapy when working with clients at an elevated risk for suicide.

EMDR Therapy, Suicide, Postvention and Self-Harm GWT Magazine™ Issue

We invited several authors to write about “EMDR Therapy, Suicide, Postvention and Self-Harm” in the Summer 2024 Go With That Magazine™️ issue.

EMDR Therapy, Suicide, Postvention and Self-Harm (Go With That Magazine™ Issue)

Find out how EMDR therapy can help clients alleviate symptoms that contribute to suicidal ideation in this issue of Go With That Magazine™.

EMDR Therapy and Suicide

My research on suicide & trauma uncovered that those who experienced trauma are 15 times more likely to die by suicide—a clear role for EMDR.

EMDR and Suicide Postvention

Suicide postvention is the actions taken after a death by suicide, which includes working with the community, individuals, and families.

Community Voices: EMDR and Suicide Risk

EMDR therapists respond to how aspects of a client’s culture/race are meaningful as a resource/challenge in using EMDR with clients who present with suicide risk.