References for Podcast 5 EMDR with Autoimmune Disorders and Psychoses December 2025
01 Dec 25, 17:00
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.
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EMDR Research News May 2023
20 May 23, 13:00
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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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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