EMDR therapy following the 9/11 terrorist attacks: A community-based intervention project in New York City (International Journal of Stress Management)

EMDR is a useful treatment intervention in immediate aftermath of disaster as well as later. Waiting leads to greater disturbance in clients.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (Sage, 2005)

Chapter on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in comprehensive volume related to cognitive behavioral therapy.

Possible mechanisms for why desensitization and exposure therapy work (Clinical Psychology Review)

This article attempts to facilitate inquiry into empirically supported principles by reviewing possible mechanisms responsible for the effectiveness of systematic desensitization and exposure therapy.

Increased interhemispheric interaction is associated with decreased false memories in a verbal converging semantic associates paradigm (Brain and Cognition)

This study showed that greater communication between the brain’s left and right hemispheres was linked to fewer false memories, while reduced communication was linked to more false memories, suggesting that strong interhemispheric interaction helps support accurate episodic memory.

EMDR and the energy therapies: Psychoanalytic perspectives (Routledge Publishing, 2004)

Phil Mollon demonstrates how the perspectives of EMDR, energy psychology, and psychoanalysis can inform and enrich each other

Eye movement desensitization in fibromyalgia: A pilot study (Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization (EMD) for the relief of pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in six female fibromyalgia patients.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Another helpful mind-body technique to treat GI problems (Gastroenterology Nursing)

This article discusses the impact of trauma on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and how EMDR could help.

Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (American Psychiatric Association)

Guideline for the treatment of ASD and PTSD published by the American Psychiatric Association.  EMDR is included as an effective treatment option for PTSD.

The use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of psychogenic seizures (Epilepsy & Behavior)

A case study of the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of psychogenic seizures in a patient with PTSD.

A comparison of CBT and EMDR for sexually abused Iranian girls (Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy)

Fourteen randomly assigned Iranian girls ages 12–13 years who had been sexually abused received up to 12 sessions of CBT or EMDR treatment.

Psychological treatment of three urban fire fighters with post-traumatic stress disorder using eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery)

This paper describes three cases of urban fire fighters whose PTSD symptoms were treated with EMDR therapy.

Three- and 6-Month Follow-Up of EMDR Treatment of PTSD in an HMO Setting (International Journal of Stress Management)

This follow-up study indicates that a small number of EMDR treatment sessions result in substantial benefits that are maintained over time.