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EMDR explained and how it can help PTSD

by Audra Murphy | Jul 10, 2022 | Blog, LGBTQIA+, Sports Psychology

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, more commonly referred to as EMDR, is a trending therapeutic modality that is known to decrease the symptoms of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Through eye movements, rhythmic tapping, light or audio...

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