How Does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Work? A Systematic Review on Suggested Mechanisms of Action

Landin-Romero, Ramon, Moreno-Alcazar, Ana, Pagani, Marco, Amann, Benedikt L.·2018·Frontiers in Psychology
DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01395

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