The treatment, performed by Russell, is known as EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. The Marine, in a dozen or more 15-second sessions, discussed feelings and emotions associated with the traumatic event while focusing on a…
Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash. (NNS) -- In the first of its kind training within Department of Defense, a clinical psychologist at Naval Hospital Bremerton presented a one-day workshop Aug. 26 at Ft. Lewis, Wash., on Eye Movement Desensitization…
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan � Training in a new therapy touted to cut recovery time for U.S. troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder will be brought to the Pacific for the first time next month.
A Navy psychologist is championing a therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder that could mean faster and more effective treatment for troops overcome with memories of war’s horrors.
Navy psychologist touts method's value for vets Navel Hospital Bremerton, Wash. -- A Navy psychologist post-traumatic stress disorder that could mean faster and more effective treatment for troops overcome with memories of war's horrors.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most scientifically researched mental health treatments in the world; yet little has been done specifically with active-duty service members. Initially used in the treatment…
