... set up a standard procedure. She called this new procedure Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD). She conducted several case studies and controlled studies to test the effectiveness of EMD. In 1989 Shapiro's initial controlled study on the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder with EMD was published. In 1991 she changed the name from EMD to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She changed the ... handle emotional distress, and is in a stable state. During this stage the therapist can also provide the patient with any skills that may be need during the process, such as...

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... case when a person with the phobia is in an unfamiliar place or around unfamiliar people. In children social phobia is very rare and occurs most often in situations such as test taking, giving a speech or speaking with peers or adults. Studies show that social phobia is more common among age groups from 7-14 years old. There are many influences that could ... who are suffering with social phobia attend treatment programs. If the phobia cannot be cured than at least the child can learn some coping mechanisms to help them in high stress and anxious situations. I think that the cognitive-b...

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