Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as a treatment for PTSD: current neurobiological theories and a new hypothesis (Annals of the New York Academy of Science)
Theories on EMDR’s mechanisms of action involving working memory, interhemispheric communication, de-arousal & memory reconsolidation.
Read MorePosition paper for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine position paper (Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine)
A position paper for treatment of nightmare disorder in adults.
Read MoreEye movement desensitization and reprocessing integrative group treatment protocol (EMDR-IGTP) applied to caregivers of patients with dementia (Frontiers in Psychology)
Preliminary results show that EMDR-IGTP reduces stress-related symptoms, anxiety, and depression in caregivers of patients with dementia.
Read MoreEmergency room intervention to prevent post concussion-like symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder. A pilot randomized controlled study of a brief eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention versus reassurance or usual care (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
The first randomized controlled trial that shows that a short EMDR intervention is feasible & potentially effective in the context of the ER.
Read MoreAn EMDR group intervention for Syrian refugees with post-traumatic stress symptoms: Results of a randomized controlled trial (Frontiers in Psychology)
Efficacy of EMDR G-TEP in treating post-trauma symptoms and depression and preventing chronic PTSD among refugees in a refugee camp.
Read MoreDealing With the Aftermath of Mass Disasters: A Field Study on the Application of EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol With Child Survivors of the 2016 Italy Earthquakes (Frontiers in Psychology)
EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) on child survivors of the earthquakes that struck Italy.
Read MoreEarly EMDR intervention following intense rocket attacks on a town: A randomized clinical trial (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
Study shows evidence on the efficacy of Early EMDR Intervention for reducing post-traumatic stress and depression among victims of hostility.
Read MoreThe effect of bilateral eye movements versus no eye movements on sexual fantasies (Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry)
This study aimed to examine whether eye movements (like with EMDR) impair sexual fantasies (a form of mental imagery).
Read MoreEMDR Treatment of Grief and Mourning (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
Frameworks of grief and mourning that can inform EMDR therapy are discussed, including Rando’s “R” processes.
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