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Introduction The treatment of psychological trauma is an integral part of the health care provided to military patients in Tunisia. For patients with PTSD several therapeutic options are proposed to patients as EMDR but there are various barriers to…

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Military veterans are a unique clinical population who share a common experience of once serving in the armed forces. There is growing recognition of the need to account for this group within mental health service provision. This chapter aims to…

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An examination of EMDR with military populations entails consideration of the specific methods and challenges that clinicians encounter when using EMDR with the serving armed forces population. This chapter reviews the phenomenon of military mental…

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In recent years the concept of Moral Injury has morphed from its origins as a descriptor of the damage done to warrior's psyches after serving in a combat zone during forward operations, to be one embraced by civilians to replace traumatic stress.…

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Background Armed forces personnel frequently witness traumatic events and suffer the consequences of involvement in combat. Improving treatment of post-traumatic stress and related problems for Veterans of these conflicts is important to optimise…

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I had no intention of working with military, so whenever I begin a psychoeducation class or individual therapy session with military service members, I typically break the ice with a true but comical story about how I ended

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What is military cultural competence? According to Atuel and Castro (2018), we must first disentangle cultural competence from military culture and, after that, offer an integrated perspective.

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The miltiary is a culture with different service branches, rnaks, and occupations that can influence the way a veteran or service member views the work and therapy.Know the braNCHES OF SERVICE IN WHICH YOUR CLIENT HAS SERVED. Learn about your…

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In this review of research on EMDR treatment for combat-related trau¬ma, we begin with the question: Are there differences in rates or treat¬ment response between combat-re¬lated and civilian PTSD? In a sample of nearly 500 burn unit patients,…

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What is military cultural competence? According to Atuel and Castro (2018), we must first disentangle cultural competence from military culture and, after that, offer an integrated perspective.

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A significant number of EMDR thera¬pists work with military and veteran populations and their family mem-bers. Four groups of therapists treat the veteran and military populations. The Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),…

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When meeting with service members or veterans, many therapists naturally expect to uncover combat trauma during History Taking and Treatment Planning. However, the therapist needs to be aware of other types of trauma as they listen to and develop the…

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Based on the profound expertise of the author―an EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer who brings 33 years of military experience to his therapeutic work―this is a “how-to” manual on the unique treatment needs of active duty and veteran populations…

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This quantitative study of 13 veterans living in a residential treatment program for substance abuse and homelessness was designed to measure the impact of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR as compared to treatment as usual…

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Camille Zeiter, LICSW is a clinical social worker currently working as a civilian for the U.S. Army’s Evolution Trauma Intensive Outpatient Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. She provides EMDR therapy and group…

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The presenter will illustrate ways to make EMDR therapy more efficient for military service members and veterans transitioning to civilian life. Specific resources and target planning with an emphasis on chronological and thematic clustering related…

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EMDR psychotherapists often feel challenged when applying the EMDR standard protocol when working with veterans and active duty clients. This may be due to lack of familiarity with complex clinical presentations often seen with PTSD from trauma…

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This workshop offers the opportunity for additional clinical skill development for participants. Presenters are members of Soldier Center staff who specialize in treating military, veterans and first responders with EMDR therapy. Some of the most…

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This presentation addresses the need for early intervention for people immediately impacted by military conflicts, as well as veterans and their providers. EI protocols used in military conflict events, as well as those applied for military medical…

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A novel evolutionary-based therapy, treating depression downhill (TDD), was designed as a specific therapy for depression as a syndrome (Krupnik, 2014) and later integrated with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into a…

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Effective treatments for combat trauma in military service members exist, but barriers to care abound, including poor access, stigma, and dropout. Although the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be severe, recovery is possible when…

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Le travail psychothérapeutique avec la clientèle militaire et des premiers répondants comporte son lot de difficultés. La stigmatisation qui accompagne souvent toutes formes de maladie mentale, vient considérablement ralentir le processus…

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Many military members returning from combat are not only experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, but also a conflicted relationship with their spouse. This study investigated the effectiveness of combining Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and…

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A 31 year-old combat veteran, presenting with “anger issues” and recent problems across several critical domains of memory, appeared to manifest the cognitive impairments and behavioral symptoms associated with blast-induced neurotrauma (BIN)…

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There is a growing need for EMDR therapists to effectively treat military and veteran populations. This full-day workshop provides essential information for treating this special population including basic understanding of military-related coping…

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EMDR is used to help in treat patients after military combat, rape, sexual trauma, even some who have witnessed a traffic accident and can not shake the images. Other cases may include patients with panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions or…

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Recent outcomes for Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy indicate that as many as 60–72% of patients retain their PTSD diagnosis after treatment with CPT or PE. One emerging therapy with the potential to augment…

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EMDR Therapy has and will continue to play a significant role in healing combat trauma. Trauma and Resiliency Resources will present a single case study describing our EMDR Therapy Protocol for WC® (twice-daily/ successive days) that adheres to the…

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This workshop will provide opportunity for Canadian EMDR clinicians working with military, veterans & paramilitary to gather together. We will discover our common problems, share solutions, and develop ways to remain connected & be resources…

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Objective: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the therapy interventions recommended by the Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guidelines. However, the literature concerning the effectiveness of…

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One of the hurdles they face is a lack of belief that PTSD is curable. Many veterans simply don't believe this is possible. Yet there are many studies showing the value of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches such as those used at…

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IMPORTANCE Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling psychiatric disorder common among military personnel and veterans. First-line psychotherapies most often recommended for PTSD consist mainly of “trauma-focused” psychotherapies that…

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It is important to point out, however, that there are very effective treatments for managing PTSD symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a research-based therapeutic approach for treating experientially based disorders and…

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At Clarksville's Soldier Center, where director E.C. Hurley has been using EMDR since 2003, a large number of recorded post-treatment interviews with soldiers, veterans and spouses leave no doubt the patients and their partners believe it's…

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This workshop aims to provide practical ideas for understanding and working with military personnel and veterans. The workshop will address the special characteristics and culture of this population and how to adapt EMDR accordingly, with an emphasis…

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At Fort Wainwright, soldiers often seek out EMDR because, “it’s perceived to be less invasive” than another common treatment called prolonged exposure, said Lt. Col. Dennis Sarmiento, chief of behavioral health for medical department activity-…

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Two seminal studies currently provide empirical evidence for treatment of PTSD and anchor the VA’s treatment focus/ funding...Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) (Monson et al., 2006) Prolonged Exposure (PE) (Schnurr et al., 2007). Both showed 40% -…

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing was developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD as a treatment for trauma-related disorders. Although EMDR has been used primarily as therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it has also been used for…

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Caring for emotional and physical needs of professionals exposed to life and death situations and the most difficult of human suffering takes its toll on those in the trenches. These exposures can lead to direct (line-of-duty) traumas and/or…

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An attempt was made in this case study to assess the Referential Process, a set of phases that illustrate the process of how individuals place words upon conscious and unconscious non-verbal experiences, in an EMDR treatment of a veteran. The…

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Recognizing that the need for EMDR clinicians to provide EMDR therapy to the military and veteran population has never been greater, this presentation is designed to assist participants in the “how to” of practice building, treating veterans and…

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This workshop provides guidance on using EMDR with military veterans. Included is information on the nature of military service, adjustments to EMDR often useful when working with military personnel and veterans, family issues influenced by military…

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EMDR with military populations; appropriateness and utility; use of EMDR with military personnel across the world; studies on the use of EMDR with military populations; a case study; policy and procedure for the use of EMDR with UK military.

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The only organization in Minnesota offering EMDR therapy by trained and experienced therapists who serve Military/Combat Veterans at no cost is the Veteran Resilience Project. It relies completely on community contacts for referrals of Veterans who…

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The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments at a Veterans Administration (VA) outpatient clinic. The study served to compare two treatment groups: Eye Movement…

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Introduction: The dual task processing in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has proven effective for the treatment of deployment related posttraumatic stress disorder. The procedure is typically performed in sedentary condition…

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