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Understanding PTSD Treatment Research: EMDR, CPT, and Other Evidence-Based Options

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most well-researched conditions in mental health, yet clinicians are often left navigating questions about which therapies are evidence-based and how to apply them in practice. In this video, I review a 2023 network meta-analysis examining the comparative effectiveness of psychotherapies for adult PTSD, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and other trauma-focused approaches. I discuss what this type of research can help us understand — and what it does not address when it comes to real-world clinical decision-making. The findings highlight that several trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR, consistently fall within the top tier of effective treatments for PTSD. This supports informed client choice while also reinforcing the importance of modality-specific clinical skills once EMDR is selected as the treatment approach. When EMDR is chosen, research does not guide clinicians on how to select or sequence targets — that work relies on thoughtful treatment planning, clinical judgment, and EMDR-specific decision-making. Yunitri, N., Chu, H., Kang, X. L., Wiratama, B. S., Lee, T.-Y., Chang, L.-F., Liu, D., Kustanti, C. Y., Chiang, K.-J., Chen, R., Tseng, P., & Chou, K.-R. (2023). Comparative effectiveness of psychotherapies in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychological Medicine, 53(13), 6376–6388. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003329172200... Learn more about EMDR treatment planning, target selection, and sequencing here: EMDR Treatment Planning Hub: https://cannonsce.com/emdr-hub Explore the self-paced EMDR Target Selection & Sequencing CE course: cannonsce.com/ce-tss Cannon Psychology Continuing Education is an APA-Approved Sponsor of Continuing Education for Psychologists. The content in this video and its accompanying materials is intended solely for licensed mental health professionals and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute clinical supervision, legal advice, or individualized consultation, and it should not be applied without consideration of your professional scope, competence, and applicable laws. Clinicians are responsible for ensuring compliance with their state licensing board requirements, APA Ethical Principles, and relevant federal and state regulations (e.g., HIPAA, telehealth laws, informed consent). Always verify current laws and ethical standards before implementing any procedures or frameworks discussed here.