The treatment of anxious-depressive disorders among breast cancer patients integrating the EMDR psychotherapy: From pilot study results to the development of a randomized trial (Psychology)

This pilot study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of the EMDR approach among female patients with invasive breast cancer.

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ADHD symptoms persist even when PTSD symptoms progress: An EMDR case report (Dusunen Adam The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences)

EMDR can be used as an effective psychotherapy in children with ADHD and PTSD, for PTSD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), not ADHD.

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Thematic analysis of therapists’ experiences integrating EMDR and EFT in couple therapy: Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples (Journal of Marital and Family Therapy)

Partial findings from a study that examined integrating emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and EMDR as clinical frameworks in couple therapy.

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Rachel Walker explains EMDR, parts work, and structural dissociation (The Art and Science of EMDR)

In this video, Rachel Walker explains the integration of attachment theory, structural dissociation, parts work, and EMDR.

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The integration of nature-based play and EMDR therapies in the aftermath of trauma (Routledge, 2022)

EMDR integrates quite well with other therapies, especially with nature-based play and expressive therapies.

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A case for translation from the clinic to the laboratory (Perspectives on Psychological Science)

One reason for the gap between experimental and clinical research is a failure to focus on translation from the clinic to the laboratory.

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Trauma-focused EMDR for personality disorders among outpatients (TEMPO): Study protocol for a multi-centre, single-blind, randomized controlled trial (BMC Trials)

Study is to determine the effectiveness of EMDR therapy versus waiting list in reducing personality disorder symptom severity.

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The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenhorrhea (BMC Psychology)

The present study evaluated the efficacy of EMDR in reducing anxiety among female university students with primary dysmenorrhea.

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The Future of EMDR Therapy and of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (Editorial) (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This editorial highlights new editorships following Dr. Louise Maxfield, Founding Editor, and the future of EMDR therapy and JEMDR.

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Beyond the DES-II: Screening for Dissociative Disorders in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II): a widely used brief screening tool despite limitations of it and the training of those who use it.

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Book Review: A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Book review of “A Clinician’s Guide for Treating Active Military and Veteran Populations With EMDR Therapy” by E.C. Hurley.

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EMDR Therapy for Bilinguals: Utilizing Linguistic Diversity for Improved Therapeutic Success (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Many bilinguals interact with EMDR therapists in their second language, but might also possess memories encoded in a first language.

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