Eloise is living with post-traumatic stress disorder.During her therapy session,her therapist asks her to move her eyes rapidly back and forth while thinking of a disturbing memory.Eloise's therapist is using __________.

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Eloise's therapist is using eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). This form of therapy involves a series of eye movements while focusing on a trauma or disturbing memory to help process and reduce the emotional impact of the memory. Systematic desensitization (B) involves gradual exposure to feared stimuli paired with relaxation techniques, and is commonly used for treating phobias. Eye-memory therapy (C) and eye therapy (D) are not recognized forms of therapy.

Eloise Is Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder