Inclusion of sexual- and gender-minoritized individuals in randomized clinical trials of first-line treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic literature review (Journal of Traumatic Stress)
A systematic literature review to examine the frequency with which sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) adults were enrolled in RCTs of CPT, PE, and EMDR and investigate these interventions’ efficacy in reducing PTSD symptoms among SGM adults.
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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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Enhancing trauma-focused therapy (EMDR) with imagery rescripting for childhood abuse-related PTSD: A case study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This case report demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) into standard EMDR treatment for PTSD when progress stalls.
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EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Violence: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Vanessa Vaughter, EMDRIA member and expert on domestic violence, shares insights regarding EMDR therapy in situations with intimate partner violence.
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Childhood sexual abuse in first-episode psychosis: The relevance in cognitive bias (Schizophrenia Research)
This study investigates differences in cognitive biases and the presence of sexual abuse between people with first episode of psychosis (FEP) and healthy controls, with results highlighting the importance of addressing trauma history in early psychosis interventions.
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Applying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in counseling with survivors of intimate partner violence (Journal of Mental Health Counseling)
The article aims to articulate how EMDR can be effective for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors, providing a synthesis of the literature and a case study with a female in an outpatient setting.
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An EMDR-specific protocol, incorporating psychoeducation and the client-centered approach for Asian female survivors of sexual assault (Capella University, 2025)
A program is presented that adapts the standard EMDR protocol to better serve Asian female survivors of sexual assault, aiming to reduce PTSD symptoms.
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EMDR in CSA Survivors & cPTSD – Dealing with Intense Disgust & Negative Self-Concept
Discover EMDR protocol adaptations to address shame, disgust, and negative self-concept in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
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Treatment of Sexual Disorders with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study on a Sample of Patients with Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
The combined therapy saw substantial benefits, highlighting integrating psychophysical approaches in treating sexual pain disorders.
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EMDR Group Therapy with Sexual Violence Survivors
Ceit Robinson and Emma Sanderson share about the Sexual Violence Survivors (SVS) EMDR Group Protocol they developed.
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The effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in modifying sexual behaviors influenced by traumatic experiences among youth (International Journal of Educational Psychological Studies)
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT in reducing trauma-related sexual behaviors among adolescents with a history of childhood sexual abuse.
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EMDR and sexual disorders: A practitioner’s guide to treating sexual trauma and dysfunction (Routledge, 2025)
Provides guidelines for the treatment of sexual dysfunctions with EMDR therapy within the framework of attachment theory.
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