Hi Everyone- Right now, one of the things we're doing is looking for stories having to do with EMDR. There are two main types that we're collecting. We'd like stories of people who have been impacted by EMDR, whose health has improved personally or who have watched a loved one go through a change that has made a real difference. Secondly, we're looking for people in need of EMDR- individuals who have been through an experience that EMDR can possibly address. As many of you know, we're offering free EMDR therapy to selected individuals by a fully certified and fully trained EMDR therapist with many years of experience at no cost to the individuals being treated. And we still have some slots available.
If anyone comes to mind, please talk to them about the offer and ask them to be in touch with us if interested.
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Many of our American soldiers are now returning from Iraq, suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. As treatment, the Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Practice Guidelines have placed EMDR in the highest category, recommended for all trauma populations, at all times.
ReplyDeleteNonetheless, I believe that it is imperative that any lingering misconceptions surrounding its effective use be dispelled, in order that more soldiers (and others) are afforded the opportunity to ease their suffering, by applying this remarkable therapeutic approach. EMDR is truly unique in its ability to assist patients in resolving most disturbing memories.
As a licensed psychologist and an EMDR-Level II practitioner, I have been practicing EMDR, since having been trained under the direction of Dr. Francine Shapiro, in 1995. I continue to be amazed at the speed at which it helps my patients to make a link between what they "know" to what they "feel." This "break-through" is invaluable, especially with the trauma patient who is finally able to resolve their disturbing memories. My experience suggests that about 60% of my patients find dramatic relief, 30% find modest relief, and 10% find little to no relief from this therapeutic approach.
As a national speaker for PESI, I share numerous first-hand accounts of patients' positive experiences with EMDR. I am also excited about Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's 2007 research that demonstrates that EMDR is more effective than anti-depressant medication in the treatment and long-term maintenance of PTSD and depression symptoms. His published study can be read here: http://www.ThePsychologist.com/pesi.htm.
Gerald A. Solfanelli, M.S.
I sincerely hope you are also interested in the stories of EMDR researchers. This includes those who support EMDR as well as EMDR critics.
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