EMDR Therapy for Complex PTSD: A Phased Approach
Complex PTSD is not simply more trauma. It is trauma that shaped the nervous system over time, often beginning in childhood or spanning repeated harms in adulthood. People living with complex PTSD usually report a dense weave of symptoms, not just flashbacks. There can be chronic shame, identity confusion, emotional volatility or shutdown, memory gaps, relational mistrust, and body states that flip from numb to panicked with little warning. A straight line from traumatic memory to desensitization rarely exists. You need a map and room to turn around.
EMDR therapy sits well in that reality when it is delivered in phases. The method has a structured spine, yet it leaves space for judgment, creativity, and pacing. When clinicians pair the standard eight-phase model with a staged approach to stabilization, resourcing, and relational repair, outcomes tend to be more durable and less destabilizing. I will outline the phases as I use them in Complex PTSD, then speak to common detours, how Couples therapy can help, and where adjuncts like Ketamine therapy and other PTSD therapy modalities may fit.
What makes complex PTSD different
With single-incident PTSD, the target can be obvious. A crash, an assault, a battlefield event. The nervous system learned one overwhelming lesson and has not let it go. In complex PTSD, the nervous system learned dozens of lessons, across years, about what is safe, who can be trusted, and where one’s body belongs. This spreads into daily functioning. Sleep can be poor, physical pain common, and dissociation a frequent visitor. Triggers do not feel like reminders, they feel like reality now.
Treatment has to account for:
developmental injuries to attachment and self-organization chronic hyperarousal or shutdown that blocks access to memory dissociative parts that hold opposing tasks, such as performing and protecting a life context that still carries threat, like a high-conflict co-parent or volatile workplace
These conditions do not forbid reprocessing. They set the terms. We sequence work so that the person has enough stability to tolerate change, enough support to metabolize grief, and enough agency to steer sessions.
Why phase treatment
A phased approach honors two truths. First, trauma therapy requires movement through discomfort. Second, nervous systems heal when they have choice, predictability, and skill. The order is not rigid, but a wise default: stabilize, prepare, process, integrate. Patients are never trapped in a phase. We cycle back to stabilization when life heats up, then return to targets once capacity recovers.
The phases below reflect EMDR therapy’s structure, with modifications common in complex presentations.
Phase 1: Stabilization and the therapeutic alliance
I count the alliance as a clinical intervention. Many people with complex trauma sit across from me with earned skepticism. They invested in help before and paid for it with more chaos. In early sessions, I aim to make two things clear: the pace belongs to them, and uncertainty is not a threat we need to remove. I narrate the process, not because EMDR therapy is complicated, but because transparency itself is reparative.
Stabilization looks different across clients. One person needs help turning down panic without losing alertness. Another needs help feeling anything after decades of dissociation. We track sleep, nutrition, movement, and substance use, not as moral issues, but as dials on a dashboard. We invite safe others into the plan when appropriate, which can include elements of Couples therapy if the relationship is a primary source of support or stress.
Simple, measurable goals matter here. A client who wakes five times a night might aim for three within two weeks. Someone who faints under stress might https://www.canyonpassages.com/therapy-for-shared-trauma https://www.canyonpassages.com/therapy-for-shared-trauma learn to sense pre-faint cues and anchor their body to a wall or the ground. We also discuss the realities of PTSD therapy across months, not days. Complex PTSD seldom yields to a handful of sessions, though stepped-up formats like EMDR intensives can accelerate change when the foundation is solid.
Phase 2: Preparation and resourcing
Resourcing is not generic self-care. It is a set of nervous system tools tailored to the person. I describe it as creating a larger therapeutic container. If we pour intense material into a cup the size of a thimble, it overflows. If we first widen the cup, the same material becomes workable.
Common practices include calm or safe place imagery, but many clients with complex trauma do not feel safe anywhere when they close their eyes. We adapt. Some find steadiness by visualizing a task they master, such as tuning a guitar or kneading bread. Others prefer sensory anchors like a chilled stone, a specific essential oil, or textured fabric. We may build a resource room in imagination with clear exits and a way to lock the door. We test it in session until the person can shift state on purpose within one to two minutes.
Parts work often begins here. If a critical inner voice blocks rest, we map it with curiosity. What does it fear would happen if it loosened control for 30 minutes? If a young part panics during conflict with a partner, we connect that part to an image of a supportive figure, which can be real, historical, or fictional. Sometimes the figure is the person’s future self, two years older, who already survived the work we are starting now.
Readiness is not a perfection test. I look for a handful of reliable signs before we target trauma memories:
The client can name and regulate at least two bodily states within five to seven minutes. Dissociation is noticed earlier and can be softened using a plan we rehearsed. Life threats are reduced, or a safety plan is active and monitored. The client understands what bilateral stimulation is, what it tends to feel like, and how to pause it. We have a shared language for parts and a simple way to calm a frightened or angry part during a session. Phase 3: Targeting and reprocessing
When reprocessing begins, I set expectations in plain terms. The goal is not to forget. The goal is to remember differently, with the sting removed and the meaning updated. EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help the nervous system digest experience that was stuck in fragments. Eye movements, tactile pulsers, or tones guide attention back and forth while the client notices what arises. In complex PTSD, we seldom start at the worst moment. We choose a target that sits near the core but has edges.
I build a target list that includes:
feeder memories, early events that taught the brain a pattern such as abandonment or entrapment recent triggers that keep the pattern alive present blocks to desired behavior, like speaking up at work
For each target, we identify an image, negative cognition, emotions, and body sensations. We also install a positive cognition that fits where the client wants to stand after processing. The measurement scales, SUD for disturbance and VOC for believability of the positive statement, are guideposts rather than scores to chase.
Pacing is an art. If a client reports a surge of chest tightness, I invite them to track it, but I also ask whether we are near the edge of their window of tolerance. If they nod, we switch to containment. Sometimes I step in with shorter sets of bilateral stimulation, or I change the modality. A person who dissociates with eye movements may stay engaged with tactile pulsers. We also use cognitive interweaves in complex cases, gentle prompts that introduce missing information such as adult perspective or options previously invisible.
A client once described a scene of being locked in a room as a child. The strongest image was the doorknob. Instead of rushing toward the locked door, we first processed the hallway, the sound of the television from the other room, and the memory of being small enough to sleep in a closet. Each piece softened the grip of the central image. By the time we approached the doorknob, the client’s body knew three new truths: someone could be called, doors do open, and an adult self now stands between the child self and the world.
Navigating dissociation and parts
Dissociation is neither failure nor pathology to be eliminated. It is a life-saving adaptation that overstayed. In sessions, we watch for classic signs: a sudden shift in facial muscle tone, gaze drifting upward, long response latency, or speech that turns flat and scripted. When dissociation appears, I slow down. A sip of cold water, feet to the floor, eyes open, head turning gently left and right to orient to the room. If a part emerges with a different voice or agenda, I speak to it respectfully and briefly. Nothing moves until all parts feel heard and safe enough for five more minutes.
In more structured dissociative systems, we co-create rules of the road. The part who handles money might sit in the back row during trauma reprocessing. The part who holds betrayal might set a hand signal to pause when they need to check the exits. These are not theatrics. They are precision tools that stabilize the work.
Somatic attention and the rhythm of sets
People with complex trauma often carry pain conditions: migraines, irritable bowel, pelvic pain, chronic neck and shoulder tightness. The body remembers what the brain filed away. I avoid forcing narratives into a neat order. We follow the body’s sequence. When a client says their stomach roils as they picture a hospital corridor, I trust the stomach. We complete a set. The sensation might move to the throat, then to the back of the neck, then turn into an image of a ceiling tile. The set ends when there is a natural exhale or a sense of distance from the material. I keep sets shorter early on, four to ten passes, and lengthen when the person shows they can ride a wave to the other shore.
When to pause, when to press
Every course of EMDR therapy confronts moments of choice. Do we continue, or do we stop here and consolidate? If a client is about to testify in a legal case, I avoid opening targets that could flood them hours later. If someone is transitioning housing, we stabilize first. On the other hand, if the client reports a stable week, good sleep, and curiosity rather than dread about the next session, I may suggest we deepen the work and plan a longer reprocessing segment.
I also speak plainly about abreactions. Strong emotional or physical responses happen. They are survivable in the context of a prepared therapeutic relationship. A modest amount of distress during sessions is not a sign something is wrong. The wall between then and now is thinning. That is the work.
Phase 4: Installation and integration
As SUD drops and the positive cognition strengthens, we install the felt sense of the new learning while using bilateral stimulation. I linger here. Complex PTSD erodes trust in positive states. We solidify them by repetition and by connecting them to lived choices. What would it look like to set a smaller boundary at work this week, based on the belief I am allowed to take up space? What happens in the body when you picture that?
We also rehearse future templates. Imagine saying no to a late-night text. Notice where the anxiety rises, and let us run a short set while you see yourself breathe, answer, and put the phone away. This bridges the gap between session and life, turning insight into a plan.
Integration continues after the formal reprocessing. Clients often report an afterglow the day of session, then fatigue or irritability the next day. I normalize this and encourage gentle structure: hydration, protein, light movement, minimal alcohol, early bedtime. Some prefer a brief Couples therapy check-in with their partner the evening after an intense session, focused on simple needs like quiet, warmth, or company.
A brief vignette
A composite example helps. A 38-year-old nurse, raised in a chaotic home with parental substance use, came for trauma therapy after a series of panic episodes at work. She had trouble sleeping, dissociated during conflict with her partner, and felt persistent guilt about past relationships. We spent four sessions on stabilization, building three resources: an image of a break room with a friendly charge nurse, a breath pattern keyed to her steps on stairwells, and a grounding kit with peppermint oil and a textured stone.
We then mapped targets: a memory of hiding in the bathroom as a child while her parents fought, a breakup where her ex accused her of being cold, and a recent trigger on a hospital unit when a monitor alarmed in a loud, unpredictable pattern. Early reprocessing focused on the hospital trigger. SUD dropped from 8 to 3 in one session as her body re-learned that she can breathe and that alerts have protocols. We then moved to the childhood bathroom scene, starting with the sound of the faucet rather than the shouting outside the door. That allowed her to stay present. Over eight weeks, we processed five targets. She slept through the night twice a week, then four times a week. She negotiated a calmer pre-shift routine with her partner using skills from brief Couples therapy sessions adjunct to her individual work. At the three-month mark, her PCL-5 total score reduced by about 20 points, a clinically meaningful change, though not remission. We continued at a measured pace.
Measurement without tyranny
I use standardized measures sparingly but consistently. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, the PCL-5, gives us numbers we can track, but I never push clients to beat a score. Subjective units of disturbance, SUD, and validity of cognition, VOC, help calibrate targets. For dissociation, a screen like the DES can give context, although ordinary clinical observation and client narrative usually tell me what I need. The better question is whether life works better. Are you less afraid of a quiet evening? Do you call friends back?
Couples therapy as a stabilizer and amplifier
Trauma does not stay in one person. It shapes the dance between partners. When appropriate and with consent, brief Couples therapy sessions add leverage to EMDR work. The goal is not to process trauma together in the EMDR format, but to reduce re-injury and build co-regulation.
We start with psychoeducation. If my client’s freeze response looks like stonewalling to their partner, conflict spirals. Teaching the partner to spot the early signs of shutdown, then to slow their cadence and offer concrete prompts, saves hours of pain. We build small rituals: a five-minute debrief after work that stays factual, or a hand squeeze that means pause rather than pursue. Boundaries matter. Partners are not co-therapists. Their job is presence, not analysis.
For some couples, scheduling matters more than insight. One pair reduced fights by 60 percent simply by shifting hard conversations to late morning on weekends, when neither was depleted. Supporting sex and intimacy requires separate attention. After trauma, desire can return in cautious steps. Clear agreements and check-ins, courteous exits when a trigger hits, and a bias toward slower touch help.
Medication and the place for Ketamine therapy
Medication in PTSD therapy serves the work if it supports sleep, reduces intrusive highs and lows, and smooths the edges without numbing everything. SSRIs and SNRIs have evidence for PTSD. Prazosin can help nightmares. Some patients arrive on benzodiazepines. I tread carefully there, since long-term benzos can deepen dissociation and disrupt memory reconsolidation. Coordination with prescribers is essential.
Ketamine therapy, especially when delivered as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, has gained attention for treatment-resistant depression and is being studied for trauma-related symptoms. Some clients report rapid relief of depressive inertia, which can open a window where EMDR therapy is more approachable. Others find that ketamine loosens rigid defensive patterns, allowing them to access emotions in a tolerable way. The evidence for ketamine specifically in PTSD is still developing, with mixed results across studies. In my practice, I consider ketamine as an adjunct only after careful screening for cardiovascular and psychiatric risks, including a history of psychosis, and I do so within a structured plan where integration sessions follow each ketamine dose. The aim is not to replace trauma processing but to prepare the ground or consolidate gains. If a client is already benefiting from EMDR at a steady pace, adding ketamine simply because it is available can complicate more than it helps.
Telehealth, intensives, and practical logistics
Telehealth EMDR therapy is feasible for many clients, using onscreen eye-movement software or tactile devices shipped to the home. For highly dissociative clients or those with unsafe home environments, clinic-based work is often safer. Session length matters. Standard 50-minute sessions can work, but 80 to 120 minutes offer deeper reprocessing without the stress of slamming on the brakes. EMDR intensives, where several hours per day are scheduled across two to four days, can be powerful once stabilization is strong. Clients should plan recovery time after intensives just as one would after a strenuous hike.
Insurance coverage varies. Many plans reimburse EMDR under standard psychotherapy codes. When possible, I give a rough arc at the start. For moderate complexity, I might plan 12 to 20 sessions, reevaluate, then decide whether to move into another block of targeted work or shift to maintenance. Complex PTSD often spans longer, but progress is not linear. It comes in runs, with plateaus that still represent consolidation.
Culture, identity, and context
Trauma never lands in a vacuum. Cultural context shapes both injury and recovery. An immigrant client may carry family trauma across generations and face present-day threats, such as discrimination or unstable legal status. Asking people to relax in a world that is actually dangerous is naive at best, harmful at worst. We aim for grounded safety, not false reassurance. I ask specific questions about cultural identity, spiritual resources, and community practices that provide regulation. A client may bring prayer, music, or language into resourcing. Another may install a positive cognition that reflects collective strength rather than individual triumph.
Safety planning and crisis management
Before we open difficult targets, we confirm a plan for spikes in suicidal ideation, substance lapses, or domestic conflict. This includes direct phone numbers, walk-in hours for urgent care, and clear lines about when to contact me or another provider. We practice containment imagery and real-world containment, such as calling a friend, taking a bath, or using a preset playlist. People with past self-harm sometimes fear that processing will unleash urges. I respect that fear and treat it as information. If urges rise two points after sessions, we adjust the dose of work and increase check-ins temporarily.
What progress looks like
Progress appears first at the edges. A client might notice that a slammed door no longer produces a full-body jolt. Or that shame spikes last 15 minutes instead of two hours. Dreams may become more coherent. This is not trivial. It signals that memories are moving into long-term storage with updated meaning. Partners often notice it sooner. You laughed at dinner. You called your sister back. You set a boundary with your boss and did not spiral after.
Healing in complex trauma is less about a single breakthrough than about capacity. Capacity to feel and think at the same time. Capacity to tell the truth without collapse. Capacity to choose rest. EMDR therapy, when paced and phased, builds that capacity by metabolizing the backlog of implicit memory and installing new patterns of response.
Two small safeguards that change the work Set a firm stop ritual. The last five minutes are not optional. We scale disturbance, name one concrete action after session, and do two short sets to install a calm or competent state. Over time, the body learns that intensity has an off switch. Use a written target map. It keeps sessions oriented and helps when life throws curveballs. If a new crisis hijacks a week, we do what is needed, then return to the map instead of chasing fires. Final thoughts from the room
If there is one lesson from years of trauma therapy, it is that people heal at the speed of safety. Safety is not only the absence of danger. It is the presence of skill, choice, and trustworthy relationships. EMDR therapy offers a reliable structure for change. In complex PTSD, the structure needs patience and adaptation. Some sessions will feel quiet, even ordinary. Those hours often set the stage for later breakthroughs.
I think often of a client who once said, halfway through a set, I can feel both of my feet. It seemed small. It was not. For the first time in decades, her body was in one piece. From there, the rest of the work became possible.
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Canyon Passages provides EMDR-focused psychotherapy and depth-oriented trauma support for individuals and couples in Santa Fe, New Mexico.<br><br>
The practice is led by Kelly Chisholm and lists EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, PTSD therapy, couples therapy, ketamine therapy, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, shared-trauma therapy, and spiritual growth integration among its offerings.<br><br>
The public listing places the practice at 1800 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe, while the official site also lists 1800 Calle Medico, Suite A1-45; clients should confirm the exact office location before visiting.<br><br>
Canyon Passages serves Santa Fe clients in person and also notes service connections for Sedona, Pagosa Springs, and online clients seeking continuity of care.<br><br>
The practice may be relevant for adults and couples seeking trauma-informed care, intensive-style therapy, and structured preparation or integration support where clinically appropriate.<br><br>
Because ketamine- or psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is specialized and regulated, prospective clients should ask directly about eligibility, clinical screening, legality, referral requirements, and fit before assuming the service is appropriate.<br><br>
Public listing hours show appointments Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Sunday closed.<br><br>
To contact Canyon Passages, call (505) 303-0137, email info@canyonpassages.com, or visit https://www.canyonpassages.com/.<br><br>
The public map listing for Canyon Passages can help clients verify the Santa Fe location and coordinates before planning an in-person appointment.<br><br>
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<h2>Popular Questions About Canyon Passages</h2>
<h3>What is Canyon Passages?</h3>
Canyon Passages is a Santa Fe psychotherapy practice focused on EMDR therapy, trauma healing, couples work, and depth-oriented therapeutic support for individuals and couples.
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<h3>Who is the clinician at Canyon Passages?</h3>
The official site lists Kelly Chisholm as the contact person and describes her credentials as MS, ACS, LPCC, NCC, CST, CCTP, and Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant.
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<h3>Where is Canyon Passages located?</h3>
The public listing address is 1800 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The official site also lists 1800 Calle Medico, Suite A1-45, Santa Fe, NM 87507, so clients should confirm the exact suite and arrival details before visiting.
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<h3>Does Canyon Passages offer EMDR therapy?</h3>
Yes. EMDR therapy is listed as one of the core services on the official website, and the public listing also describes the practice as using EMDR.
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<h3>What services are listed by Canyon Passages?</h3>
Listed services include EMDR therapy, ketamine therapy, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, couples therapy, trauma therapy, PTSD therapy, therapy for shared trauma, and spiritual growth and integration therapy.
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<h3>Does Canyon Passages work with couples?</h3>
Yes. Couples therapy is listed on the official site, and the public listing describes retreats and intensives tailored to individuals and couples.
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<h3>Are online sessions available?</h3>
Yes. The official site states that Canyon Passages offers in-person and online sessions, with a focus on Santa Fe, Sedona, Pagosa Springs, and online continuity of care.
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<h3>What are Canyon Passages’ listed hours?</h3>
The public listing shows Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday closed. The listing also describes services as by appointment only, so clients should confirm availability directly.
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<h3>Is Canyon Passages an emergency mental health provider?</h3>
No crisis or emergency service was verified for this dataset. Anyone in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis should call 911, contact 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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<h3>How can I contact Canyon Passages?</h3>
Call (505) 303-0137 tel:+15053030137, email info@canyonpassages.com mailto:info@canyonpassages.com, visit https://www.canyonpassages.com/ https://www.canyonpassages.com/, or use the listed social profiles: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585098096660 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585098096660, https://www.instagram.com/canyonpassages/ https://www.instagram.com/canyonpassages/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/canyon-passages-therapy/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/canyon-passages-therapy/, https://www.tiktok.com/@canyonpassages https://www.tiktok.com/@canyonpassages, https://x.com/CanyonPassagesT https://x.com/CanyonPassagesT, and https://www.youtube.com/@CanyonPassages https://www.youtube.com/@CanyonPassages.
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<h2>Landmarks Near Santa Fe, NM</h2>
Canyon Passages is listed near the Old Pecos Trail and Calle Medico medical corridor in Santa Fe. Clients near these landmarks can call (505) 303-0137 tel:+15053030137 or visit https://www.canyonpassages.com/ https://www.canyonpassages.com/ to confirm appointment availability, exact suite details, and whether in-person or online care is appropriate.
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<li>1800 Old Pecos Trail https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1800+Old+Pecos+Trail+Santa+Fe+NM+87505 — The public listing address area for Canyon Passages; clients should confirm the exact suite before visiting.</li>
<li>Calle Medico https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Calle+Medico+Santa+Fe+NM — The official site references this nearby medical-office address format, making it a practical navigation point for appointments.</li>
<li>CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CHRISTUS+St.+Vincent+Regional+Medical+Center+Santa+Fe+NM — A major nearby healthcare landmark in Santa Fe’s medical corridor.</li>
<li>Old Pecos Trail https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old+Pecos+Trail+Santa+Fe+NM — A key local route connected with the public listing address and useful for clients navigating the area.</li>
<li>St. Michael’s Drive https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+Michael%27s+Drive+Santa+Fe+NM — A major Santa Fe corridor near medical, office, and residential areas; clients can use it to orient around the practice location.</li>
<li>Cerrillos Road https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cerrillos+Road+Santa+Fe+NM — One of Santa Fe’s main commercial routes and a practical reference point for clients traveling across the city.</li>
<li>Santa Fe Railyard District https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santa+Fe+Railyard+District — A well-known arts, dining, and community destination within the broader Santa Fe service area.</li>
<li>Santa Fe Plaza https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Downtown+Santa+Fe+Plaza — A central historic landmark for residents and visitors orienting around Santa Fe.</li>
<li>Meow Wolf Santa Fe https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meow+Wolf+Santa+Fe — A widely recognized Santa Fe venue and practical landmark for clients familiar with the city’s south and midtown areas.</li>
<li>Museum Hill https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Museum+Hill+Santa+Fe+NM — A notable cultural district in Santa Fe and a useful reference point east of the central city area.</li>
<li>Canyon Road https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Canyon+Road+Santa+Fe+NM — A well-known Santa Fe arts district and landmark for clients orienting around the city.</li>
<li>Santa Fe Community College https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santa+Fe+Community+College — A major educational landmark in the southern part of Santa Fe; clients can contact Canyon Passages to ask about online or in-person appointment options.</li>
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