Term ID: T1315

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

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A psychotherapy approach for treating trauma and PTSD that involves recalling distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), theoretically facilitating the processing and integration of traumatic experiences.
Example: A combat veteran recalls traumatic battlefield experiences while following the therapist's finger movements, gradually reducing the emotional distress associated with these memories.

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Reference: Shapiro (1989)