Similarity to Desensitization and Exposure Treatments

Several papers have highlighted key differences between EMDR and traditional exposure treatments.[80][81] A recent study has found key differences in the crucial processes of EMDR and traditional exposure.[82] Unlike traditional exposure where reliving responses in the treatment session was found to be associated with post session improvement,[83] reliving responses were not associated with any improvement in EMDR.[84] Instead, greater improvement in PTSD symptoms was found to be associated with distancing responses[clarification needed] given in session.

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