A controlled study of brief online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat symptoms of childbirth trauma experience (Saybrook University, 2023)
Study of the effectiveness of EMDR as a treatment for trauma symptomatology related to adverse childbirth experiences.
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Primary Prevention: Utilizing EMDR Therapy During Pregnancy
The perinatal period is one of both potential vulnerability and developmental promise for pregnant people, their babies, and families.
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Could EMDR be the key to treating reproductive health trauma? (Marie Claire)
A description of one women’s experience using EMDR to help perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and reproductive health trauma.
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How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy? Obstetric outcomes of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)
The purpose of the study was to determine the obstetric safety and effectiveness of EMDR therapy for pregnant women with fear of childbirth.
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The Effects of EMDR Therapy on Pregnant Clients With Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative, Scoping Literature Review (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This literature review explores pregnant women with co-occurring substance misuse through the lens of AIP and EMDR therapy intervention.
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EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss
Ava M. Hart, LCSW, IMH-E, EMDR therapist discusses how EMDR therapy can help women when pregnant, has suffered a pregnancy loss, and during perinatal mood/anxiety disorders.
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Traumatic childbirth experience and childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A contemporary overview (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Support and treatment for women with a traumatic childbirth experience or childbirth-related PTSD, including EMDR.
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Investigating the impact of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in reducing birth trauma symptoms (Annals of Psychophysiology)
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR as a brief psychological intervention in reducing Birth Trauma symptoms.
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Staying Centered in an Uncentered World: Lessons Learned from Perinatal Mental Health
What lessons can we learn from perinatal mental health about staying centered when things do not go as planned?
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Terapia EMDR para Niños y Adolescentes con Necesidades de Apego
En esta conferencia, veremos la relación directa existente entre apego y adquisición de recursos regulatorios.
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EMDR Therapy and Pregnancy
EMDR therapy is one way to treat women coping with overwhelming perinatal experiences. EMDRIA member Bethany Warren discusses EMDR therapy and perinatal mental health.
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Therapist perceptions of treating posttraumatic stress disorder in pregnancy: The VIP study (Journal of Traumatic Stress)
This cross-sectional study aimed to explore therapist beliefs and experiences regarding PTSD treatment during pregnancy.
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