Sleep-Dependent Memory Processing and EMDR Action (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

The possibility that bilateral stimulation induces a brain/mind state similar to that of rapid eye movement sleep is supported by studies.

Of sleep, memories and trauma (Nature Neuroscience)

Implications of memory during slow-wave sleep and potential uses for treating PTSD.

Treatment of PTSD by eye movement desensitization and reprocessing improves sleep quality, quality of life and perception of stress (Annals of the New York Academy of Science)

The purpose of this study was to examine whether EMDR treatment can improve PTSD symptoms, such as sleep, depression, anxiety, etc.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): A new kind of dreamwork? (Dreaming)

EMDR’s apparent similarity to dreaming and to therapeutic dreamwork is suggested as a possible key to understanding its underlying mechanism.

Emotional processing (Behaviour Research and Therapy)

A working definition of the concept of emotional processing is presented, with aim of integrating a set of clinical/experimental observations.