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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > cognitive therapy > eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > cognitive therapy > eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > cognitive therapy > eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

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eye movement desensitization and reprocessing  

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  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach used to process distressing memories that are the basis of a wide range of clinical complaints. Comprehensive treatment includes attention to past, present, and future not only to address overt symptoms but also to increase attributes associated with a positive quality of life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing]

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