Working Groups
Working Groups
ETTI organizes its scientific activity through thematic working groups, each focused on a specific area of EMDR therapy research. Working groups bring together clinician-scientists across regions and disciplines to coordinate studies, develop methodologies, and advance shared research priorities.
These groups emerged from the recent Think Tank meeting and continue to evolve. ETTI welcomes researchers and clinician- scientists whose work aligns with these themes to contribute to ongoing efforts or propose new directions.
01
Depression Research Group
Coordinated by Arne Hofmann, Luca Ostacoli, Maria Lehnung, Joyce Baptist
Investigating the efficacy and mechanisms of EMDR therapy in depressive disorders, including treatment-resistant depression and depression with comorbid trauma. The group coordinates clinical studies and develops shared protocols for multicenter research.
02
Clinical Data and Methodology Group
Coordinated by Joyce Baptist, Chintan Naik, Leonie Wollersheim
Developing methodological frameworks for the systematic collection and analysis of clinical data across EMDR practice settings, with attention to data quality, study design, and the harmonization of outcome measures.
03
PTSD Multi-Site Trial Group
Coordinated by Chris Lee
Coordinating large-scale, multicenter randomized controlled trials of EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, with the aim of strengthening the evidence base for international treatment guidelines.
04
Children and Adolescents Research Group
Coordinated by Cindy Palen
Advancing research on EMDR therapy for children and adolescents, including age-adapted protocols, developmental considerations, and outcomes across pediatric trauma and related conditions.
05
Psychosis Research Network
Coordinated by Filippo Varese
Investigating the application of EMDR therapy in primary psychotic disorders, including the role of trauma in psychosis and the integration of EMDR within broader treatment frameworks for psychotic conditions.
06
EMDR and Attachment
Coordinated by Deb Wesselmann, Gabriel Monsalve
Exploring the intersection of EMDR therapy and attachment theory, including applications in attachment-related trauma, relational difficulties, and intergenerational transmission of trauma.
07
EMDR Group Work
Coordinated by Elan Shapiro
Developing and evaluating group-based EMDR protocols and interventions, with attention to scalability, community applications, and post-disaster mental health response.
Proposing a New Working Group
Researchers and clinician-scientists with a defined research agenda may propose new thematic working groups. Proposals are reviewed by the Steering Committee and evaluated for scientific coherence, methodological rigor, and alignment with ETTI's mission.