Eye 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.
Emergency 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.
An 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.
Comparing the effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT for children and adolescents: a meta-analysis (Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma)
Efficacy of EMDR and TF-CBT for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) was explored through meta-analysis.
Changes in brain connectivity following exposure to bilateral eye movements (Brain and Cognition)
This study found that brief bilateral eye movements can change brain activity, especially in some people, suggesting that individual differences like handedness affect how the brain responds and may influence attention.
The use of eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder – A systematic narrative review (Frontiers in Psychology)
This article reviews evidence for the efficacy of EMDR therapy as a treatment for PTSD.
Dealing 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.
EMDR for bipolar disorder: A systematic review of the existing studies in literature (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
A systematic review of literature about bipolar disorder and EMDR therapy treatment.
Early 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.
The 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).
EMDR Treatment of Grief and Mourning (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
Frameworks of grief and mourning that can inform EMDR therapy are discussed, including Rando’s “R” processes.
Some Considerations about EMDR and Psychosis (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)
The aim of this paper is to outline some considerations about the efficacy and applicability of EMDR approach on psychotic patients.
