Selective/Memory: The "Depth of Emotion" Book 2 (The Depth of Emotion) by DD Lorenzo

Aria—to remember—I think there’s a better option.”
    Eager to hear more, Aria sat forward, encouraging the doctor to divulge the details.
    “There’s a treatment that’s used with people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. It’s called EMDR therapy,” she informed Aria. “It’s an effective form of treatment. Once we identify the most vivid, visual images that you remember of the accident, we can identify something positive as well. You can think about it. I can give you some information, and you can find some on the internet. You don’t have to decide today.”
    Aria stood and straightened herself. Sitting back into the chair, posture straight and feet flat on the floor, she appeared ready for a mission.
    “Let’s start now,” she said.
    That earned her a rare chuckle from the therapist.
    “Well, I’m not quite certain that we’d get much accomplished today, but we can certainly get you acclimated with the process—if you think you’d like to try it.”
    Aria was prepared for anything and showed her willingness by her body language.
    “Okay,” the doctor said, proud of how far her patient had come. “Let’s get you started. First, I’d like you to sit back and relax. We’re going to talk about the accident. What I want you to do is answer the questions I ask you, but I want you to follow my finger with just your eyes. I’ll be moving my finger to the left and right in front of you, slowly. When I stop my finger, an image should be in your head, and we can discuss it. Try to think of it as if you’re watching a movie, frame by frame, or cars on a train as they move on the track; each car is a scene in your mind’s eye. There’s no stress involved with this. I want you to just allow the thoughts to come freely. It may not all come back to you the first time, and that’s okay; don’t try to force it. As you become more and more comfortable with the therapy, your thoughts and memories will return in a more relaxed and less traumatic way.”
    As Aria watched the doctor move her finger, unpleasant images flooded her heart and mind, but she was determined to face them…
     

     
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    Admiring what a beautiful woman she was, he invited her to sit. He then took the chair behind the desk and proceeded to conduct the business at hand.
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    Marisol then seductively crossed one leg over the other, using her skills of distraction and leaned over just far enough to assure the man the most opportunistic view.
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    Not wanting to mislead a client, especially one of Ms. Franzi’s caliber, Mr. Dietz felt it only fair to advise her of all aspects of her proposal.
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    Marisol politely tolerated the man’s litany to her.
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