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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, is a form of psychotherapy designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Devised by Francine Shapiro in 1987, it involves talking about traumatic memories while engaging in side-to-side eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. It is also used for some other psychological conditions beyond post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Standard of Care 1
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1987 2
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1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_movement_desensitization_and_reprocessing, lead section
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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2. Wikipedia: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
WikipediaLead section, devised by Francine Shapiro in 1987
Quote, Lead section, devised by Francine Shapiro in 1987
Devised by Francine Shapiro in 1987, it involves talking about traumatic memories while engaging in side-to-side eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation.
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