EMDR: The Science Behind the Therapy explores the latest clinical research and practical applications of EMDR therapy hosted by Andrew M. Leeds, PhD, Director of Training for Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute. This podcast highlights the latest contributions to EMDR research, practice and training. Each episode breaks down current studies, emerging protocols, and implications for clinical practice. Whether you’re an EMDR-trained therapist, a mental health professional, or simply curious about trauma treatment, this podcast brings you science-based insights you can trust.
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Episode 5 covers recent research on EMDR therapy.
Papers on Group administered EMDR therapy.
Comparison of EMDR teletherapy vs. in-person therapy for veterans with PTSD.
Review of treating Complex PTSD with Schema Therapy, Imagery Rescripting, and EMDR.
A study questioning if psychotropic medication reduces benefits of intensive EMDR.
Experimental evidence that bilateral stimulation boosts frontal EEG activity and lowers autonomic arousal.
Featured segment: randomized controlled study on psychological and immunological benefits of EMDR in Hashimoto thyroiditis patients.
Review of earlier studies showing epigenetic and methylation changes linked to EMDR in autoimmune conditions.
Exploration of EMDR use in patients with psychosis, including research in a secure forensic hospital.
An open access special issue in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with 16 articles on attachment theory in treating early neglect and abuse survivors.