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Since 2001, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have caused considerable strain on military medicine to effectively manage the growing mental health demand from deployed personnel. This article examines the ability of the U.S. Department of Defense to…

Tags: Clinical Training, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Access, Veterans

Complications thérapeutiques suite au traitement EMDR chez un vétéran traumatisé Therapeutic complications following treatment in a veteran trauma EMDR

Il s'agit d'une étude de cas concernant une personne ayant vécu un épisode dissociatif sévère suite à une séance EMDR. Un seul article bref a, à ce jour, documenté les réactions adverses susceptibles d'être induites par EMDR... Sans parti pris, il…

Tags: Brief Psychotherapy, Contraindication, Trauma, Veterans

Ask not for whom the bell tolls: Controversy in post–traumatic stress disorder treatment outcome findings for war veterans

This article reviews and analyzes two national studies of the efficacy of treatment for war veterans suffering from post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Acareful analysis of the studies conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)…

Tags: Department of Veteran's Affairs, DVA, Outcome, Policy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Research, Therapy, Treatment, Veterans, Vietnam

War-related medically unexplained symptoms, prevalence, and treatment: Utilizing EMDR within the armed services

The mental health impact of war is often underestimated by military, government, and media officials who focus primarily on well-known conditions like depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while ignoring the complex toll of modern…

Tags: Adult, Americans, Combat, Iraq War, Marine Personnel, Medically Unexplained Symptom, Military Psychiatry, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotherapeutic Processes, PTSD, Somatic Symptom, Veterans, War Syndromes

Manual for the teaching of Shapiro's EMDR in the treatment of combat-related PTSD

An original Professional Psychology manuscript outlining the basic tenets of EMDR and their application to the treatment of post-traumatic stress in combat veterans.

Tags: Combat, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veterans, War

Working with active duty, Reserve and National Guard, military, and military organizations

Rapidly increasing numbers of Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard combat veterans and their families are receiving mental health treatment provided by civilian therapists. Therapists who have not served in the military can develop military…

Tags: Combat, Military, Veterans

Gulf War veterans with PTSD

No abstract available.

Tags: Gulf War, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veterans

Replicating Milgram

Stanley Milgram's classic experiments in the 1960s demonstrated that ordinary people would - with encouragement from authority figures - give escalating electric shocks to innocent people so painful that the subjects, who were actually in league with…

Tags: Efficacy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PSTD, Treatment, Veterans

EMDR, post traumatic stress disorder and war veterans: Little evidence for a new paradigm

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veterans, War

EMDR treatment of combat-related guilt: A study of the effects of eye movements

This purpose of this study was to investigate the role of eye movements in EMDR, and to test the efficacy of EMDR in the treatment of guilt associated with combat-trauma. A single-case multiple component cross-over design across seven participants…

Tags: Adult, Americans, Guilt, Poster, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, War

EMDR and emotionally focused couple therapy for war veteran couples

To help veteran couples, therapists need to understand the effect of war on the warrior, the impact of the warrior's experience on intimate relationships, and effective individual and couple treatments. These considerations are discussed in this…

Tags: Couples, Couples Therapy, EFT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Trauma, Veterans, War

Efficacy of the eye movement desensitization procedure in the treatment of traumatic memories

The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the recently developed Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD) procedure on traumatic memory symptomatology. 22 subjects suffering from symptoms related to traumatic memories were used in the…

Tags: Americans, Anxiety, Combat, EMD, Eye Movement Desensitization, Incest, Memories, Molestation, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rape, RCT, Survivor, Trauma, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as a treatment for PTSD symptoms of Vietnam combat veterans

The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMD/R) was compared with that of a control (no treatment) condition in the treatment of Vietnam combat veterans with postraumatic stress disorder. 27 volunteer subjects were randomly…

Tags: Americans, Male, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (1st Ed.)

This book reviews research and development; discusses theoretical constructs and possible underlying mechanisms; and presents protocols and procedures for treatment of adults and children with a range of complaints. Among the many clinical…

Tags: Abuse, Adult, Assessment, Child Abuse, Children, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Dissociative Symptom, Incest, Methodology, Neurophysiology, Patient Selection, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Rape, Survivor, Veterans

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a new and controversial cognitive-behavioural treatment technique that combines cognitive processing and exposure methodology to treat conditioned emotional responding and other trauma-related…

Tags: Adult, Americans, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment for combat PTSD

4 Vietnam veterans diagnosed with PTSD were treated with 12 sessions of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), targeting their combat memories. An extensive multimodal assessment battery showed very substantial clinical improvement for…

Tags: African Americans, Case Study, Combat, European American, Male, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychophysiology, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Statistical and reliable change with eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Treating trauma within a veteran population

51 war veterans with PTSD symptomatology were randomly allocated to one of three conditions: two sessions of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), an equivalent procedure without EMDR, or a standard psychiatric support control…

Tags: Adult, Australians, Empirical Study, Follow-up Study, Longitudinal Study, Male, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (2nd Ed.)

This book reviews research and development; discusses theoretical constructs and possible underlying mechanisms; and presents protocols and procedures for treatment of adults and children with a range of complaints. Among the many clinical…

Tags: Adult, Assessment, Child Abuse, Children, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Dissociative Symptom, Incest, Methodology, Neurophysiology, Patient Selection, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Rape, Spouse Abuse, Survivor, Veterans

Light in the heart of darkness: EMDR and the treatment of war and terrorism survivors (1st Ed.)

Notes that the effects of war and terrorism can be long-lasting and discreet, emerging years later in different forms of psychological and physical strain in the body. In this work, the authors uncover how developments in Eye Movement Desensitization…

Tags: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotherapeutic Processes, PTSD, Survivor, Terrorism, Veterans, War

An approach to psychotherapy toleration: The Distress/Endorsement Toleration Scale (DEVS) clinical outcome studies

The issue of treatment tolerance within the field of psychotherapy is, at best, a nebulous construct and has been commonly evaluated via rates of subject attrition and homework compliance. This research presents the psychometric properties of a…

Tags: Adult, Australians, Cognitive Therapy, Distress, Endorsement, Family Therapy, Female, Male, Outcome, Psychotherapeutic Processes, Questionnaire, Self Report Instrument, Spouse, Tolerance, Treatment, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, War

Responding to an identified need: A joint Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs training program in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for clinicians providing trauma services

An earlier study of federal Department of Defense mental health professionals found relatively few trained in the psychotherapies for PTSD previously identified as effective by both this department and the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. In…

Tags: Americans, Empirical Study, Mental Health Personnel, Military, Non-Randomized Study, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Professional Training, PTSD, Quantitative Study, Training, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans

N.M. prepares for a novel method for treating vets' PTSD

In EMDR treatment, patients call to mind traumatic memories while following a counselor's finger with their eyes, said Peggy Moore, an Albuquerque social worker and one of the trainers in the state program. Exactly how that process helps a patient…

Tags: Albuquerque, Peggy Moore, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veterans

Outcome research on behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments for trauma survivors

In this chapter, we describe the current status of outcome research on behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD. In this endeavor, we describe these treatments and outline their empirical foundations, providing rationale for their use. We…

Tags: Americans, Behavior Therapy, Child Abuse, Cognitive Therapy, Female, Male, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Rape, Survivor, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Eye movement desensitization/reprocessing: Its use in resolving the trauma caused by the loss of a war buddy

A case of refractory PTSD was treated with Eye Movement Desensitization/Reprocessing (EMDR). Within one 60-minute session there was a dramatic resolution of two traumatic memories that persisted at nine-month follow-up. Long-standing personality…

Tags: Americans, Bereavement, Case Study, Male, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Survivor, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

PTSD in an elderly male: Treatment with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Administered EMDR to a 68-yr-old Native American man who suffered startle reactions, nightmares, and other posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms since service in World War II and the Korean War. Prior to EMDR, the S had moderate to severe…

Tags: Aged, Case Study, Commentary, Empirical Study, Korean War, Male, Native Americans, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veterans

At 61, answering Uncle Sam's call: A Vietnam veteran hopes to help with war's psychic wounds

He established the program and is a recognized expert in a form of stress therapy with a long, complex name known by its initials, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).

Tags: Steve Silver, Veterans

Combat veterans

Know the Why and How to Choose Your What: Some Essentials of EMDR Model and Methodology: Part 2 of 2

Tags: Combat, Veterans

Vet finally able to live with demon

Jones said the EMDR therapy, used with counseling helps veterans deal with traumatic incidents. not conquer them. She said EMDR won't erase trauma victims' memories, but it will help them cope with the memories' negative effect on their lives.

Tags: Phoenix, Veterans

State trains therapists to treat veterans

Udero began treating him with a method of therapy he had just learned: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR.

Tags: Sante Fe, Veterans

Vets and their families speak about war's impact

This man might benefit from EMDR, a technique that facilitates the brain's process of integrating traumatic experiences. A trained and credentialed practitioner helps the person access the memory in a safe environment and process the emotions to…

Tags: Veterans, War

Getting past “You weren’t there:" EMDR and the combat veteran

The EMDR trauma protocol was based, in part, on Shapiro's early work with combat veterans. In a time of ongoing military conflicts, private practitioners may be encountering the challenges of working with returning veterans for the first time. Using…

Tags: Combat, Countertransference, Veterans

Case studies of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder

Five hospitalized Vietnam combat veterans with chronic PTSD were treated with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a new psychotherapeutic procedure. Changes in previously refractory symptoms of intrusiveness and arousal were noted…

Tags: Adult, African Americans, Empirical Study, European American, Male, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychiatric Inpatients, PTSD, Veterans, Vietnam, War

The eyes heal it: Therapy eases painful memories

But a neurological process called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as a possible cure for the disorder has piqued interest, and the WHO will send Denver psychiatrist Bert Furmansky across the world to see if the process can help some of…

Tags: Abuse, Children, Denver, Rape, Refugees, Veterans, War, Women

An investigation of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMD/R) as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms of Vietnam combat veterans

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMD/R) was investigated with 25 Vietnam combat veterans with PTSD, randomly assigned to EMD/R or a control condition. First, PTSD was assessed and subjects were assisted in developing a PTSD-related…

Tags: Americans, Empirical Study, Longitudinal Study, Male, Middle Aged, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Stress takes its toll on combat veterans

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are producing more than just physical casualties. A study released last year shows that up to 17% of combat troops return with emotional problems, including PTSD. "In an honest: assessment of threats to this new…

Tags: Combat, Stress, Veterans

The use of EMDR with combat veterans

In discussing the use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with veterans with military-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an overview of the disorder will be provided. Additionally, salient aspects of PTSD will be…

Tags: Combat, Veterans

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder

Despite the clinical and social impact of PTSD, there are few controlled studies investigating its treatment. In this investigation, the effectiveness of two psychotherapeutic interventions for PTSD were compared using a randomized controlled outcome…

Tags: Adult, Americans, Arousal, Biofeedback Training, Male, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Randomized Controlled Trial, RCT, Relaxation Therapy, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, War

Eye movement desensitization for PTSD of combat: A treatment outcome pilot study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of eye movement desensitization (EMD) in reducing negative affect associated with traumatic memory in PTSD patients. In addition to evaluating the general efficacy of the EMD…

Tags: Americans, Combat, EMD, Eye Movement Desensitization, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychobiology, Psychophysiology, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment for combat PTSD: Commentary

Comments on the article by J. G. Carlson et al (see record 84-01737) regarding the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment (EMDR) to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Vietnam veterans. The author suggests that EMDR…

Tags: Combat Experience, Comment, Commentary, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Reply, Veterans, Vietnam, War

The role of "resolute perception" in EMDR: Reply to Linda Waters

Replies to the comments by L. Waters (see record 84-36309) on the article by J. G. Carlson et al (see record 84-01737) regarding the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment (EMDR) to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…

Tags: Combat Experience, Commentary, Letter, Military, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Rapid, Reply, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Korean war flashbacks: Treating PTSD

United Kingdom military personnel have been involved in the recent Iraq war. While fatalities and casualties were relatively light compared to other conflicts historically, individual incidents can, nevertheless, have a lasting impact on individuals…

Tags: Adult, British, Case Study, Cognitive Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Korean War, Male, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Reactivation, Therapeutic Writing, Veterans

Treatment of Vietnam war veterans with PTSD: A comparison of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, biofeedback, and relaxation training

Analyses of scaled self-report data from Vietnam War veterans receiving inpatient treatment for PTSD drawn during a program evaluation study suggested inpatient treatment as provided by the program resulted in significant improvement in the areas of…

Tags: Adult, Americans, Biofeedback Training, Empirical Study, Male, Non-Randomized Study, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychiatric Inpatients, PTSD, Relaxation Therapy, Treatment Effectiveness, Veterans, War

A single session, group study of exposure and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in treating posttraumatic stress disorder among Vietnam War veterans: Preliminary data

This report summarizes data gathered thus far from an ongoing study. Two groups (total N = 12) of Vietnam War veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) received a single session of exposure or Eye Movement Desensitization and…

Tags: Americans, Empirical Study, Exposure Therapy, Middle Aged, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Treatment Effectiveness, Treatment Outcome, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Vietnam veterans' treatment programs using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

00921 Daniels, N, Lipke, H, Richardson, R & Silver, S - Vietnam veterans' treatment programs using EMDR.mp3

EMDR has been incorporated into the treatment programs of a number of VA Medical Centers. This symposium will explore the use of EMDR in the treatment of Vietnam combat veterans in both in- and out-patient settings. Each PTSD program has used EMDR in…

Tags: Symposium, Treatment, Veterans, Vietnam, War

Eye movement desensitization in therapy of war veterans

After reviewing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) technique, claimed to be the most successful in the treatment of most resistent intrusive symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the authors report the case study of a…

Tags: Veterans, War

Theoretical understanding of EMDR: Examples from treatment of veterans

The rapidity and thoroughness of EMDR therapeutic effectiveness, compared to more traditional methods of psychotherapy, calls for a general reconceptualization of the field. As EMDR and, perhaps, other new methods continue to demonstrate what…

Tags: Veterans

Mystery miracle? Eye movement therapy is helping trauma patients at Albany VA hospital, but no one can put a finger on why it works

The therapy is known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Even while the experimental and controversial treament is being heavily scrutinized largely because it looks so simple yet purports to achieve remarkable success it has…

Tags: Albany, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Trauma, Veterans

Therapy helps combat veterans: VA doctor wants to test groups of veterans to show how process can reduce painful memories

The image is familiar: A combat veteran so bothered by the memories of war that he cannot live a normal life seeks therapy to erase his demons. What you won't recognize is the treatment he's now likely to receive. A new form of therapy, eye movement…

Tags: Augusta, Combat, Veterans

Like a ghost: Using EMDR to revive a traumatized vet's marriage; Case commentary; Author's response

Errebo presents a case study of an Iraq War veteran with PTSD whose marriage was saved due to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. The case is especially relevant, given the numbers of soldiers returning from Iraq and…

Tags: Marital Issue, Veterans

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