November 11, 2011 is both Veterans Day here in the United States, and also PTSD and Trauma Awareness Day. It is both a day to honor veterans, and also to be mindful of the potential psychological trauma they bring home with them (and to their loved ones). With that in…
Written by guest blogger, Elizabeth Clark, LPC. EMDR and the integration of Equine Therapy are being used at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. This unique use of EMDR helps troubled kids move through old traumas and integrate their work through riding horses. Rhythmic Riding Groups help the children learn self-regulation…
EMDRIA recently updated the clinical definition of EMDR. The definition that EMDR therapists use with clients, however, has not significantly changed. Here are three examples of the new changes for EMDR clinicians: Life-disturbing Experiences — The DSM-IV limits the definition of PTSD to only include major traumatic incidents. EMDRIA’s new definition…
During the first few minutes into the documentary, “Buck“, horse whisperer, Buck Brannaman, emphasizes the importance of preparing a colt for riding. To paraphrase, to a young colt, the idea of a having a human being putting a saddle on its back, and then allowing that same human to ride…
