EMDR Research News August 2024

In this third positing of 2024, there are 52 new journal articles relevant to EMDR therapy this quarter. 36 are open access and 16 are at least initially behind paywalls. There are 7 randomized controlled studies, 11 meta-analyses, 11 review articles, 3 quasi-experimental reports, 4 case studies, 2 case series, 3 viewpoints, 3 surveys, 2 non-clinical studies, 2 qualitative reports, 2 neurophysiological studies, 1 theoretical paper, and 1 study protocol.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.

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EMDR Research News January 2024

In this first posting of 2024 there are 23 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 15 articles have links to the open access full text article. There 7 randomized controlled studies. 2 meta-analyses. 1 group treatment study. 8 review articles. 4 case studies.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.

The book of the month is
EMDR Group Therapy edited by Regina Morrow Robinson and Safa Kemal Kaptan.


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EMDR Research News December 2023

In this fifth and final posting of 2023 there are 56 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 36 articles have links to the open access full text article. There 11 quasi-experimental studies, and 7 randomized controlled studies. 4 meta-analyses. 4 group treatment studies. 12 review articles. 3 study protocols. 2 surveys.

Here are just a few highlights. An open access pilot study from Bashir et al investigated treatment of PTSD and substance use disorder (SUD) in an incarcerated group of men and women. Another open access pilot study from Bates, et al used EMDR therapy and R-TEP following intensive care for COVID-19. A JEMDR article from Millia Begum in the UK explored use of EMDR therapy for the Specific Phobia of Vomiting in a single case with a 20-month follow up. Bizouerne et al compared group CBT and group EMDR therapy administered by paraprofessionals in Northern Iraq for internally displace persons.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.

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EMDR Research News August 2023

In this fourth posting of 2023 there are 28 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 21 articles have links to the open access full text article. There is 1 new treatment guideline, 6 quasi-experimental studies, and 5 randomized controlled studies. There is 1 discussion of mechanisms of action. Building on the work of Wesselmann, Schweitzer & Armstrong (2014), a case series explores an integrative treatment model of EMDR and family therapy for children with severe symptomatology after child abuse and neglect. The second article on the Positive Affect Tolerance and Integration Protocol appeared in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research "Foundations of the Positive Affect Tolerance Protocol".

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.

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EMDR Research News May 2023

In this second posting of 2023 there are 29 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 16 articles have links to the open access full text article. There is 1 new meta-analysis, 3 more randomized controlled trials, 4 quasi-experimental studies, and 4 study protocols. There are also 3 new EMDR Group Treatment outcome studies.

Notable among the three RCTs is a study from China by Zhao, et al. that found EMDR therapy significantly reduced scores on both the clinician administered post-traumatic stress disorder scale (CAPS) and the structured interview for psychosis risk syndrome (SIPS). The research team found EMDR therapy to be safe and effective in this at risk population. This is the first paper to show a trauma focused intervention can safely reduce the risk of developing psychosis.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.
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EMDR Research News August 2022

In this third posting of 2022 there are 25 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 12 articles have links to the open access full text article. 13 have links to article abstracts only. While Editorials are seldom listed, there is 1 Editorial with no abstract. There is 1 new randomized controlled studies and 3 new meta-analyses.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.


The books of the month are
The Finding Solid Ground Program Workbook: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Recovery together with the companion textbook Finding Solid Ground: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment from the research team who carried out the TOP DD longitudinal research on the treatment of those with dissociative disorders.


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EMDR Research News May 2021

In this third posting of 2021 there are 19 new articles related to EMDR therapy. 14 articles have links to the open access full text article.

With each reference below, you will find the citation, abstract and author contact information (when available). Previous posting to this blog can be viewed by year in the sidebar below right (visible on computer and tablet - landscape). Summary listings by topic are available at
EMDR Research. A comprehensive listing of all EMDR-related research is available at the Francine Shapiro Library. EMDRIA members can access recent Journal of EMDR Practice and Research articles in the member’s area on the EMDRIA website. JEMDR issues older than 12 months are available open access on Connect - Springer Publishing Company.


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