EMDR & PTSD
EMDR was researched and developed in 1987 by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. in Palo Alto, California. Since then it has been research-validated more than any other treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The results show that EMDR has an 80-90% success rate for single-event traumas in 1-3 ninety minute sessions. For those who have experienced more trauma, abuse or neglect earlier in life, it takes longer than 1 to 3 sessions. The number of sessions needed is proportional to the amount of the difficulties experienced, but clients report it is more effective and efficient than the “talk therapy” they had previously experienced. EMDR has been accepted as a treatment for PTSD by the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association, as well as the Department of Defense and the Veteran’s Administration.
As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist,
I will first meet with the client, and learn more about
the challenges they face. Then I will fully explain how
the treatment is administered and will address any questions
the client may have about treatment. Once goals have been
determined and consent has been obtained, treatment may
begin. Sessions typically last between 50-90 minutes and
the type and severity of the problem will dictate the number
of sessions. To watch an EMDR video, see a brain scan of
PTSD and learn more, click here.
To
learn more continue on, or to make an appointment please
call 443-254-0686 or send and email to Carol Corcoran,
LCMFT, LMFT at: chc@creatinghealthyconnections.com located
in Severna Park Maryland near Annapolis Maryland. For confidentiality purposes, only email messages with a working phone number will be responded to.
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