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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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 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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 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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