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EMDR\u2019s treatment goal is to target an unprocessed memory that proves to be an ongoing trigger for the client and overtime reduce the emotional blockage associated with the memory in the client\u2019s mind. By the end of treatment sessions, the desired outcome will be that the power a traumatic memory holds over a client\u2019s life will be weakened and or dismantled completely. The clinician uses a combination of tones, vibrations and the utilization of eye movements in conjunction with the client meditating upon a traumatic memory. The potent emotions, emotional stunting and other related systems begin to wane following the use of repetitive bilateral stimulation while the client mentally revisits their memory.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. 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