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EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

By Smitha Bhandari

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a fairly new, nontraditional type of psychotherapy. It’s growing in popularity, particularly for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)