EMDR as an evidence-based therapy for trauma: A reply to the Independent Forensic Expert Group’s statement on conversion therapy (Torture)
EMDR Europe and EMDRIA strongly fight against the view that EMDR could be used as conversion “therapy” or Sexual Orientation Change Efforts.
The role of the thalamus in post-traumatic stress disorder (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
Mini literature review on the potential contribution of the thalamus to the pathogenesis of PTSD & the validation of therapeutic approaches.
Interhemispheric transfer of working memories (Neuron)
We studied how working memory is integrated across hemifields by recording neural activity bilaterally from lateral prefrontal cortex.
Anti-Racist Psychotherapy: Confronting Systemic Racism and Healing Racial Trauma (Each One Teach One Publications, 2021)
This book clarifies the mental health effects of racism and provide a neuroscience-informed approach to resolve racism trauma.
Psychological myths as therapeutic instructions in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (The Journal of Psychology)
Critics of EMDR warn that certain language may lead participants in EMDR trainings to expect more vivid recall without increasing therapist credibility, potentially affecting the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome.
EMDR: An alternative effective tool for reduction of academic stress? (Psychology and Education)
This study aims to reveal the effect of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in reducing student academic stress.
The efficacy of EMDR versus TF-CBT for the treatment of PTSD (California Southern University, 2021)
This study compared the efficacy of EMDR versus TF-CBT in relieving PTSD symptoms in the general population.
The effectiveness of treating a traffic accident trauma with EMDR after failed psychopharmacological treatment – a case report (Psychiatria Danubina)
The aim is to show the case of a car accident victim who responded favorably to EMDR therapy but did not respond favorably to pharmacotherapy.
Clinical efficacy of EMDR in unipolar depression: Changes in theta cordance (Psychiatry Research)
EMDR may be efficacious in treating unipolar depression. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex Theta Cordance may be linked to depression.
Collision every night: Treating nightmares with trauma-focused methods: Case report (Sleep Vigilance)
Case report of EMDR with patient with recurrent nightmares following the psychological trauma caused by a severe road traffic accident.
The need for trauma therapy for victims of man-made trauma compared to those of natural disaster, a survey of health professionals (Psychiatria Danubina)
The purpose of this study is to analyze and understand the needs of Syrian refugees, who have being experiencing man made trauma since 2011.
EMDR therapy – self experience: Case report (Psychiatria Danubina, 2021)
EMDR therapy focuses on processing dysfunctionally stored memory using bilateral brain stimulation, reactivating our ability to adaptively process information.
