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 ====Abstract==== ====Abstract====
 The present study investigated the effects of eye movement interventions on various aspects of mental imagery, including SUDs mean score, associated imagery, movement, colour, framed or panoramic perception, distance, sound, and focus/blurring. The findings reveal significant changes in the participants' perception of their mental imagery over time, particularly in SUDs scores, associated imagery, movement in imagery, and perceived distance. The present study investigated the effects of eye movement interventions on various aspects of mental imagery, including SUDs mean score, associated imagery, movement, colour, framed or panoramic perception, distance, sound, and focus/blurring. The findings reveal significant changes in the participants' perception of their mental imagery over time, particularly in SUDs scores, associated imagery, movement in imagery, and perceived distance.
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 +**Keywords: eye movement, therapy, mental imagery, perception, emotion** 
  
 ====Introduction==== ====Introduction====
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 IEMT has shown promise in reducing the emotional impact of neurological imprints related to emotion and identity (Austin, 2014). This pilot study aims to explore the effectiveness of IEMT in reducing negative emotional states associated with traumatic memories. By investigating the effects of IEMT on a small sample of participants, this study seeks to contribute to the growing body of research on the therapeutic potential of IEMT (Moore & Manea, 2018). IEMT has shown promise in reducing the emotional impact of neurological imprints related to emotion and identity (Austin, 2014). This pilot study aims to explore the effectiveness of IEMT in reducing negative emotional states associated with traumatic memories. By investigating the effects of IEMT on a small sample of participants, this study seeks to contribute to the growing body of research on the therapeutic potential of IEMT (Moore & Manea, 2018).
  
-====Purpose of the study====+**Purpose of the present study**
  
 The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the effects of IEMT on traumatic memories. IEMT proposes that combining eye movements with the visualization of a traumatic memory will induce specific changes in its representation. These changes include distancing the memory, dissociating from the representation, age progression, reduced focus, and decreased emotional intensity. IEMT suggests that these changes provide a therapeutic advantage by depotentiating the emotional charge associated with the memory. The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the effects of IEMT on traumatic memories. IEMT proposes that combining eye movements with the visualization of a traumatic memory will induce specific changes in its representation. These changes include distancing the memory, dissociating from the representation, age progression, reduced focus, and decreased emotional intensity. IEMT suggests that these changes provide a therapeutic advantage by depotentiating the emotional charge associated with the memory.
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 This pilot study will provide preliminary evidence on the potential therapeutic benefits of IEMT and will inform the design of future randomized controlled trials. The findings of this study may have important implications for the treatment of trauma-related disorders. This pilot study will provide preliminary evidence on the potential therapeutic benefits of IEMT and will inform the design of future randomized controlled trials. The findings of this study may have important implications for the treatment of trauma-related disorders.
  
-====Structure of the study====+====Methods==== 
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 +**Participants** 
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 +The study was conducted with a sample cohort of 8 participants.  
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 +**Procedure**
  
-The study was conducted with a sample cohort of 8 participants. Interviews were conducted remotely via Zoom or Skype to assess the effects of IEMT on negative memories. Participants were instructed to identify a negative memory and provide a one- or two-word label for later identification. No disclosure of information about the memory was required, but participants were asked about the submodalities of the memory.+Interviews were conducted remotely via Zoom or Skype to assess the effects of IEMT on negative memories. Participants were instructed to identify a negative memory and provide a one- or two-word label for later identification. No disclosure of information about the memory was required, but participants were asked about the submodalities of the memory.
  
 After the initial assessment, participants received instructions on how to move their eyes. Immediately following the eye movements, the memory was reassessed using the same questions as before. The assessment was repeated 20 minutes and 5 days later to determine the persistence and magnitude of the changes induced by IEMT. After the initial assessment, participants received instructions on how to move their eyes. Immediately following the eye movements, the memory was reassessed using the same questions as before. The assessment was repeated 20 minutes and 5 days later to determine the persistence and magnitude of the changes induced by IEMT.
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 The study design included a pre- and post-treatment assessment, with a follow-up assessment after 20 minutes and 5 days. The interviews were conducted remotely to ensure consistency and reduce the potential for bias. The use of standardized questions and protocols ensured that the study was conducted in a systematic and controlled manner. These measures helped to ensure the validity and reliability of the study findings. The study design included a pre- and post-treatment assessment, with a follow-up assessment after 20 minutes and 5 days. The interviews were conducted remotely to ensure consistency and reduce the potential for bias. The use of standardized questions and protocols ensured that the study was conducted in a systematic and controlled manner. These measures helped to ensure the validity and reliability of the study findings.
  
-====Findings====+====Results====
  
 **Subjective Units of Distress (SUDs)** **Subjective Units of Distress (SUDs)**
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-====Conclusion====+====Discussions and conclusions====
 In conclusion, eye movement interventions appear to have a profound impact on several elements of mental imagery. The most notable effects were observed in the reduction of SUDs mean score, the shift from associated to dissociated imagery, and the increase in perceived distance. These findings suggest that eye movement interventions may be a promising technique for altering mental representations, potentially contributing to the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and to explore the clinical applications of these interventions in various contexts. In conclusion, eye movement interventions appear to have a profound impact on several elements of mental imagery. The most notable effects were observed in the reduction of SUDs mean score, the shift from associated to dissociated imagery, and the increase in perceived distance. These findings suggest that eye movement interventions may be a promising technique for altering mental representations, potentially contributing to the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and to explore the clinical applications of these interventions in various contexts.
  
-====Recommendations for Further Study====+====Future directions for research====
  
 Sufficient changes in mental imagery along with the reduction in associated negative emotions warrant a wider scale further investigation measured against a control group (no eye movements) and sham group (an activity such as tapping one's nose in place of the eye movements). Sufficient changes in mental imagery along with the reduction in associated negative emotions warrant a wider scale further investigation measured against a control group (no eye movements) and sham group (an activity such as tapping one's nose in place of the eye movements).
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