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Neurologically-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are being clinically implemented and researched in the field of psychotherapy. While EMDR has a theoretical base and some research support for its effectiveness with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapists are now developing and using EMDR for other clinical problems. This report illustrates some of the unique applications of EMDR with clinical problems such as: driving phobia, interpersonal arguments, dyspareunia, depression, anxiety, and eating problems.
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Protinsky, H., Sparks, J. & Flemke, K. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Innovative Clinical Applications. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 31, 125–135 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010217707351
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