EP25: EMDR Therapy: Trauma Cure or Memory Risk?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) sounds magical36, and it's often hailed as a miracle for trauma. But how safe is this popular therapy? Could it actually distort our memories37373737? This post dives into the science, the hidden risks, and the critical controversy over EMDR and false memories. References : Lepri, A. (2025). Beyond post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): State of the art on psychological disorders in which eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) currently shows clinical efficacy. Psychiatria Danubina, 37(Suppl. 1), 169-171. Otgaar, H., & Houben, S. T. L. (2026). Nuances in the memory undermining effects of EMDR and imagery rescripting. Current Opinion in Psychology, 67, 102198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102198 van Schie, K., & van Veen, S. C. (2026). Adverse effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy: A neglected but urgent area of inquiry. Current Opinion in Psychology, 67, 102155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102155 Youngson, R. (2025). A novel theory of trauma offers new treatment possibilities. New Zealand Medical Journal, 138(1623), 95-104. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn