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Background: People traumatized by wars develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and have low distress tolerance or emotional perception. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and…

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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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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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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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Purpose:The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is higher among veterans, and can lead to disastrous consequences such as suicide. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is recommended in first-line psychotherapies for…

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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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Based on low-quality studies, for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there is a suggestion that treatment with eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) results in significantly better outcomes when compared to waitlist…

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در میان جانبازان شیوع بالایی دارد، از سوی دیگر، (PTSD) مقدمه: با توجه به اینکه میزان اختلال استرس پس از سانحه این اختلال مشکلات عدی د های برای جانبازان و خانوا ده ها ایجاد م یکند، بر علائم (EMDR) هدف: هدف پژوهش حاضر تعیین تأثیر روش درمان حساسیت زدایی…

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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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Introduction: Sleep disorders are a common symptom of PTSD. These disturbances are a clinical factor of severity, and would also contribute to the pathophysiology of the disorder. Numerous studies have measured sleep parameters in PTSD patients. The…

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A problem faced by war veterans suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is accessible and timely treatment. This study compared the effectiveness of two eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapies for war veterans; an…

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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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There are a host of methods to treat such veterans, like cognitive processing therapy and exposure therapy. These psychotherapies, while medically sound, can require a patient be in treatment for months, if not years. Contrast that with the use of a…

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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is een bewezen effectieve en veelvuldig ingezette behandeling voor Post-Traumatische Stress Stoornis (PTSS). Echter,literatuur betreffende de werkzaamheid van EMDR bij complex trauma onder…

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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is een bewezen effectieve behandeling voor posttraumatische stressstoornis (PTSS). De literatuur over de werkzaamheid van EMDR bij complexere vormen van PTSS is echter minder eenduidig. Er is ook…

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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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"Our job with the EMDR is we want them to bond with the horse so when we get into the processing of the trauma, the horse can actually nurture them while they deal with the uglies of the past," she said. [Excerpt]

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“With EMDR, we have one foot in the past and one foot in the present, and the horse keeps that person in the present,” Ms. Lewis said. [Excerpt]

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EMDR, which uses sensory stimulation to connect to triggers from trauma and neutralizes them, is getting results, according to a local nonprofit that offers it to vets. [Excerpt]

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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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The Iraq and Afghanistan wars have produced 2.5 million combat veterans, with rates of PTSD and co-morbid health concerns comparable to previous war generations. Enormous resources have been directed at reducing stigma, expanding services, and…

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This presentation provides a model for effectively treating complex PTSD. It is designed to provide resources for persons treating military/veterans and other clinicians working with complex PTSD/DESNOS. Video and PowerPoint presentations are used to…

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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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If there are new approaches to helping veterans heal, great. But keep in mind that the existing system is actually pretty good, too.

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“EMDR is an extremely valuable tool for therapists,” said Rich Domenico, a Boston psychotherapist who is certified in the therapy. “EMDR sort of replicates REM sleep, and at that level we can desensitize, reprocess and integrate traumatic or ‘stuck’…

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a disabling condition for many of our military personnel — and this was true even before it was given a name or label. The condition generally has meant years of cognitive therapy to help those affected…

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PTSD places an on-going financial and individual burden on the health-care system. It is imperative to provide effective treatment. However, meta-analyses show that veterans receive less benefit from treatment than other PTSD populations (e.g.,…

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"Our hope is that EMDR becomes an area of training for many of our clinicians both here at the Ecumenical Center as well as in the community, because it certainly has the potential for healing and for hope," said Mary Beth Frisk, CEO. [Excerpt]

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Theoretischer Hintergrund: Vergleichende Wirksamkeitsuntersuchungen verschiedener traumakonfrontativer Verfahren in der stationären Behandlung von Kriegstraumatisierten sind unzureichend beforscht. Fragestellung: In einer Untersuchung an 40…

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Using EMDR with Veterans can be problematic; this workshop will describe some of the common pitfalls and issues that arise, and how to creatively overcome them, by utilising a number of case studies and practical tools to help EMDR clinicians work…

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Soldiers and veterans diagnosed with PTSD benefit less from psychotherapy than non-military populations. The current meta-analysis identified treatment predictors for traumatised soldiers and veterans, using data from studies examining guideline…

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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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Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and eyemovement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy were compared for veterans in a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) residential program (N¼51) who received individual EMDR and group CPT, individual…

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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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This study addresses the question, what is the most effective treatment method for female veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Female veterans experience…

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This presentation will illustrate the use of the methods of Level of Urge to Avoid (LOUA) and Constant Installation of Present Orientation and Safety (CIPOS) in the treatment of a severely dissociative Vietnam veteran with dysfunctional childhood…

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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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