References for Podcast 5 EMDR with Autoimmune Disorders and Psychoses December 2025

This blog posting provides the complete reference list for studies mentioned in the episode 5 of EMDR The Science Behind the Therapy — "EMDR with Autoimmune Disorders and Psychoses". In Episode 5 we explore a wide range of recent research on EMDR therapy. We have several featured segments. First, several papers on group administered EMDR therapy. Later an RCT on psychological and immunological benefits of EMDR in Hashimoto thyroiditis patients, followed by a review of earlier studies showing epigenetic and methylation changes linked to EMDR in autoimmune conditions. Then a series of studies of EMDR use in patients with psychosis, including research in a secure forensic hospital. Other studies covered include: A comparison of EMDR teletherapy vs. in-person therapy for veterans with PTSD; A review of treating Complex PTSD with Schema Therapy, Imagery Rescripting, and EMDR; a study questioning if psychotropic medication reduces benefits of intensive EMDR; and experimental evidence that bilateral stimulation boosts frontal EEG activity and lowers autonomic arousal. We close this episode with mention of an open access special issue in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with 16 articles on attachment theory in treating early neglect and abuse survivors. All references mentioned in the podcast are found in the list below.




References


Ahmed, O. M., Khalaf, G., Alsaadany, K. R., Zaroug, A., Ibrahim, A. H., Nasir, H., & Elghazaly, S. M. (2025). Efficacy and Safety of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Patients with Psychosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 0.
https://doi.org/10.47626/2237-6089-2025-1099

Akers, M., De Claire, K., Freeman, L., & Heggs, D. A. (2025). Personal Experiences of EMDR Therapy within Secure Services. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 19, 0.
https://doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0010


Alcántara, C. (2025). Spirituality, Faith Incorporation, and Self-Efficacy within Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 19, 0.
https://doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0016

Baggott, E. (2024). EMDR Therapy With First Episode Psychosis: Intervening Early. Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, 34(1), 14-27.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10939133

Carvalho Silva, R., Martini, P., Hohoff, C., Mattevi, S., Bortolomasi, M., Menesello, V., Gennarelli, M., Baune, B. T., & Minelli, A. (2024). DNA methylation changes in association with trauma-focused psychotherapy efficacy in treatment-resistant depression patients: a prospective longitudinal study. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 15(1), 2314913.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2024.2314913

Chauliac, N., Vignaud, P., Butet, C., Gautheron, M., Salome, G., Salles, L., Galia, P., & Prieto, N. (2025). Applicability and effectiveness of group EMDR therapy for forced migrants. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 16(1), 2583875.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2583875

De Jongh, A., & Hafkemeijer, L. C. S. (2023). Trauma-focused treatment of a client with Complex PTSD and comorbid pathology using EMDR therapy. J Clin Psychol.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23521

Dinç, S. Y., & Kılıç, N. (2025). Effectiveness of EMDR-Focused Group Counseling in Reducing Exam Anxiety among Middle School Students. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 19, 0.
https://doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0011

Every-Palmer, S., Flewett, T., Dean, S., Hansby, O., Freeland, A., Weatherall, M., & Bell, E. (2024). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy compared to usual treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in adults with psychosis in forensic settings: Randomized controlled trial. Psychol Trauma.
https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001643

Fairbanks, C. L. D., Penix-Smith, E. A., Glitsos, S. C., Keener, K. D., Giorgio, J. M., Poulos, K. H., Albinson, L. F., Baker, C. E., McGuirl, C. A., & Wisniewski, S. P. (2025). A multisite retrospective review exploring the delivery of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to veterans via telehealth (TH) versus in person (IP). Psychol Trauma.
https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001917

Haddad, R. H., Price, M. M., Haddad, R., Abuejheisheh, A. J., Abuhashish, Y. H., & Hamdan-Mansour, A. M. (2025). Improving Subjective Well-Being Through EMDR Therapy among PTSD Patients in Jordan: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Chronic Stress (Thousand Oaks), 9, 24705470251352627.
https://doi.org/10.1177/24705470251352627

Hafkemeijer, L., Slotema, K., de Haard, N., & de Jongh, A. (2023). Case report: Brief, intensive EMDR therapy for borderline personality disorder: results of two case studies with one year follow-up. Front Psychiatry, 14, 1283145.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1283145

Kaliman, P., Cosín-Tomás, M., Madrid, A., Roque López, S., Llanez-Anaya, E., Papale, L. A., Alisch, R. S., & Davidson, R. J. (2022). Epigenetic impact of a 1-week intensive multimodal group program for adolescents with multiple adverse childhood experiences. Sci Rep, 12(1), 17177.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21246-9

Macarenco, M.-M., Opariuc-Dan, C., Georgescu, T., & Căciuloiu, L. (2025). Psychological and immunological benefits of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in hashimoto thyroiditis: Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 184, 107695.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2025.107695

Mustafa, N., Shehzadi, K., Mansoor, S., Jarero, I., Rana, M. H., Tahir, K., & Mainthow, N. (2025). Establishing Fidelity, Acceptability, Feasibility, and Efficacy of Urdu Translated Single-Session EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 19, 0.
https://doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0014

Nuijs, M. D., Theunissen, T. P. M., van Schie, K., Brouwers, T. C., de Cort, K., Schruers, K. R. J., & Matthijssen, S. J. M. A. (2025). Boosting memory activation to target aversive memories in dual-task interventions. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 16(1), 2581537.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2581537

Palen, C., Zaporozhets, O., Compton, L., & Luber, M. (2025). Early Intervention for Clinicians in War Zones. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 19, 0.
https://doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0012

Rolling, J., Fath, M., Zanfonato, T., Durpoix, A., Mengin, A. C., & Schröder, C. M. (2024). EMDR-Teens-cPTSD: Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Adolescents with Complex PTSD Secondary to Childhood Abuse: A Case Series. Healthcare (Basel), 12(19), 1993.
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191993

Steenen, S. A., van Westrhenen, R., Steenen, C. C., Klausch, L. T., & De Jongh, A. (2025). Concomitant Psychotropic Medication is Associated with Reduced Outcomes of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Psychother Psychosom, 1-24.
https://doi.org/10.1159/000549259

Stingl, M., Schäflein, E., Spieler, D., Henn, M., Hanewald, B., & Sack, M. (2025). Bilateral stimulation: differential effects in EEG and peripheral physiology. BJPsych Open, 11(6), e278.
https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10887

Teicher, M. H., & Parigger, A. (2015). The ‘Maltreatment and Abuse Chronology of Exposure’ (MACE) scale for the retrospective assessment of abuse and neglect during development. PLoS One, 10(2), e0117423.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0117423

Topel, M., & Ciccone, D. (2025). Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy™ for PTSD: investigating the synergistic effects of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 16(1), 2572861.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2572861


Torricelli, L., Gasparini, I., Crescitelli, M. E. D., Filiberti, S., Remondini, L., Ghirotto, L., Rabitti, E., Rubini, G., Zini, E., & Di Leo, S. (2025). Frontliners narratives: qualitative insights into EMDR group therapy during COVID-19. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 16(1), 2571253.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2571253

van Hemert, M. T. C., de Jong, P. M., Brouwer, T. R., Zoon, L., Gunst, E., Claes, L., & Morrens, M. (2025). Treating complex PTSD with Schema Therapy, ImRs and EMDR: a review and case study. Eur J Psychotraumatol, 16(1), 2573616.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2573616

Yermus, R., Bottos, J., Bryson, N., De Leo, J. A., Earleywine, M., Hackenburg, E., Kennedy, S., Kezemidis, M., Kratina, S., McMaster, R., Medrano, B., Mina, M., Morisano, D., Muench, M., Pillai, S., Scharlach, R., Setlur, V., Verbora, M., Wolfson, E., . . . Lo, C. (2024). Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Provides Lasting and Effective Results in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at 3 and 6 Months: Findings from a Large Retrospective Effectiveness Study. Psychedelic Med (New Rochelle), 2(2), 87-95.
https://doi.org/10.1089/psymed.2023.0021


Special Issue of Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Volume 22, issue 5 – October 2025 on "Attachment Trauma" features 16 articles by contemporary scholars.
https://www.clinicalneuropsychiatry.org/downloads/2025-n-october/