The effectiveness of combined eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and dialectical behavior therapy on mentalization components and suicidal ideation in individuals with borderline personality disorder (Journal of Research in Psychopathology)
The current research evaluated the effectiveness of a combined EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) intervention on mentalization components and suicidal ideation in persons with a borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Dying to survive: Insights from EMDR trauma treatment with men in a high security hospital (Routledge, 2026)
This chapter discusses integrating EMDR therapy in trauma treatment in a high-security hospital setting with male perpetrators.
Maintaining Safety in Treatment: EMDR with Suicidal Adolescents
Cally Sullivan, EMDRIA member, provides helpful information to maintain safety in EMDR treatment with suicidal adolescents.
Courage, hope, and transformation: Patient experiences of web-based therapist delivered eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for suicidal ideation (PLOS Mental Health)
This study explored the lived experiences of adult mental health outpatients who received web-based, therapist-delivered EMDR targeting experiences related to their suicidal ideation (SI).
How to Apply Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in People with Suicidal Intrusions (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Background on suffering with suicidal intrusions, assessment procedures, & rationale for applying EMDR therapy using flashforward procedure.
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.
Reducing intrusive suicidal mental images in patients with depressive symptoms through a dual-task add-on module: Results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology)
Examination of safety and efficacy of a brief cognitive dual-task (using eye movements) module to treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing the severity and frequency of intrusive suicidal mental images and suicidal ideation.
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™.
