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.
EMDR: The Science Behind the Therapy
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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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August 1, 2026
Episode 13 - From Qualitative Insights to Meta‑Analyses: EMDR therapy at the Frontiers of Trauma Research
<p>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.</p><p>In this episode of “EMDR: The Science Behind the Therapy,” EMDR trainer and researcher Andrew M. Leeds, PhD, reviews cutting‑edge EMDR therapy research for trauma, PTSD, depression, and identity—from qualitative studies to major meta‑analyses of non‑pharmacological interventions. Clinicians will hear about EMDR with children and teens, disaster survivors, courtroom testimony, low‑resource settings, and a detailed critique of the 2025 APA Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD. </p><p><br></p><p>References for this episode at: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_August_2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_August_2026.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read the latest EMDR Research blog: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/</a></p><p>Find our EMDR therapy training programs: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/</a></p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/</a></p><p>Follow me on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/</a></p><p><br></p>
July 1, 2026
Episode 12: EMDR at the Frontiers of Medical Trauma and Grief
<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>In Episode 12 of EMDR: The Science Behind the Therapy, host Dr. Andrew Leeds takes listeners inside the 2026 EMDR Europe Conference in Oslo to explore cutting-edge, yet-to-be-published EMDR treatment research on medical trauma and grief. During breaks between keynotes and workshops, Dr. Leeds interviewed investigators whose poster presentations highlight how EMDR is being adapted for complex medical and loss-related experiences.</p><p><br /></p><p>The episode opens with a brief conversation with Dr. Zat Ciftci of EMDR Turkey, who explains how Turkish clinicians came to be so prominently represented in this year’s research program. Dr. Leeds then presents four focused interviews: Vanessa Grandjean’s pilot study on a brief EMDR “Train Protocol” for patients receiving chemotherapy for non‑metastatic breast cancer, Leyla Kaya’s quasi‑experimental group EMDR protocol (G‑TEP) for women coping with infertility, Krzysztof Beyger’s early EMDR R‑TEP intervention to reduce acute stress and prevent PTSD after myocardial infarction, and Sukran Pehlivan’s randomized controlled pilot study on an EMDR grief protocol for traumatic bereavement following earthquake loss.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listeners also hear how to access references and further readings through SonomaPTI.com and the episode’s show notes. To support clinicians in integrating outcome data into everyday practice, the episode closes with an invitation to join a free beta of a measurement‑based care platform offering standard and EMDR‑relevant assessment tools, real‑time dashboards, and flexible workflows tailored for busy therapists.</p><p><br /></p><p>References for this episode at: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_July_2026.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_July_2026.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Resources</p><p>Measure-based care at <a href="https://app.measurebasedcare.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://app.measurebasedcare.com/ </a></p><p>MBC Onboarding support with Abhi Jha <a href="<jha.abhi@gmail.com> " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Read the latest EMDR Research blog: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/</a></p><p>Find our EMDR therapy training programs: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/</a></p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/</a></p><p>Follow me on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
June 1, 2026
Episode 11 - The Science of EMDR Therapy with Children and Teens
<p>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.</p><p> In this month’s episode, I will first summarize six key studies to sketch the arc of the research evidence—and then I’ll be joined by Carolyn Settle to explore both the science of EMDR therapy with children as well as its application with children and teens. I will close the episode with a recently published study of young children that used defined protocols and fidelity ratings. </p><p>To access any of the original research papers mentioned in the podcast, you will find a complete list of references and links to each of these studies in the June 2026 blog on SonomaPTI.com.</p><p>You will also find a listing of 14 Books on EMDR therapy with children and teens, 5 EMDR Grant Funding Sources and 2 sources for advanced child and adolescent training with Carolyn Settle. You can also go directly to SonomaPTI.com, click on the Blog section on the far right of the menu bar and then select the June 2026 listings. </p><p>References for this episode at:</p><p><a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_June_2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/index_files/EMDR_Research_News_June_2026.html</a></p><p>Read the latest EMDR Research blog: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/blog/</a></p><p>Find our EMDR therapy training programs: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/basic-emdr-training/</a></p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter: <a href="https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sonomapti.com/newsletter/</a></p><p>Follow me on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeds/</a></p>
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