EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is a form of psychotherapy to help improve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. According to World Health Organization (WHO), negative thoughts and feelings occur due to unprocessed memories. Standardized procedures are used in the treatment, such as concentrating on simultaneous connections of traumatic images, feelings, and body sensations as well as bilateral stimulation, which is typically done through repeated eye movements.
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