Psychiatry and Psychology

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

A technique that induces the processing of disturbing memories and experiences, by stimulating neural mechanisms that are similar to those activated during REM sleep. The technique consists of eye movements following side-to-side movements of the index and middle fingers, or the alternate tapping of the hands on the knees. This procedure triggers the processing of information, thus facilitating the connection of neural networks.

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A technique that induces the processing of disturbing memories and experiences, by stimulating neural mechanisms that are similar to those activated during REM sleep. The technique consists of eye movements following side-to-side movements of the index and middle fingers, or the alternate tapping of the hands on the knees. This procedure triggers the processing of information, thus facilitating the connection of neural networks.

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  • EMDR
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing

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2010

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  • Desensitization, Psychologic (1995-2009)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057169. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057169
  2. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_movement_desensitization_and_reprocessing
  3. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1385716