[humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

[Jonathan Franks]

Hello all,
In my last semester I was an Intern with a non-profit agency that
provides counseling for their clients. My Supervisor was trained in
utilizing the EMDR modality and with one of our clients I saw that it
worked extremely well with that particular individual. It is a very
fastly rising effective technique in helping clients with trauma
issues. I am a full believer in this modality and encourage you to
look more into it.

best

Jonathan Franks
Board Member
National Federation of the Blind of Texas

On 2/16/16, Lisa Irving via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Michael,
>
> I am writing from the standpoint of the client. I recognize there is mixed
> information about the effectiveness of EMDR. I was a skeptic, that is,
> until
> I suffered from debilitating PTSD. I credit my recovery and learning to
> integrate the residuals from trauma as a direct result of three alternative
> forms of treatment: My faith community, martial arts and most definitely,
> EMDR.
>
> Lisa Irving
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Abell via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 8:12 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michael Abell <bigdog4744 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality
>
> Hello Beth,
> 	I have looked into this myself and am determining the efficacy of
> the treatment and the opportunity I will have to administer it. The only
> caution I would have is the term "low cost" and how well the training is
> rated. Good Luck!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beth Lpc
> via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 7:23 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Beth Lpc
> Subject: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality
>
> Hi,
>
> I have the opportunity  to take a low-cost EMDR training to thenbecome
> certified to provide this therapeutic modality to clients. Are there any
> blind therapists out there who are currently providing this?  I have heard
> that it is important to be able to see a client's face to know how to
> moderate the process of EMDR which itself is nonverbal.  I know I can ask
> clients what is coming up for them and to describe images, but I also don't
> want to take away from the process. I know tappers or buzzers can be used,
> but I still have the same visual concerns. I'm interested in experiences of
> others providing this modality.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Beth
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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