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Between innovation and tradition: the paradoxical relationship between eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and altered states of consciousness.

Transcult Psychiatry March 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1177/1363461504041351 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Altered states of consciousness
Key points Argues that EMDR's relationship with altered states of consciousness is paradoxical: while EMDR is innovative, it relies on traditional frameworks, and its potential to induce altered states is debated. Proposes that recognizing this paradox may improve clinical understanding and research.

Abstract

Between innovation and tradition: the paradoxical relationship between eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and altered states of consciousness.