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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
