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EMDR as a Treatment for PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder results from a traumatic event that was experienced as overwhelming and therefore was unable to be processed by the client.

Symptoms of PTSD in Adults:

Re-experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, or ongoing fear
Avoiding situations that are reminders of the event
Feeling numb, cut-off, or unable to remember parts of the traumatic event
Feeling “keyed-up”, being easily startled, or having difficulty concentrating
Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair
Sleep problems
Overtime, untreated PTSD can lead to relationship, employment, and drug or alcohol problems.

Read Marie’s story – An EMDR Case Study to learn more about the effects of this powerful treatment tool for PTSD.

Symptoms of PTSD in Children:

Increased separation anxiety
Trouble sleeping
Nightmares
Trouble with daytime or bed wetting even if previously toilet trained
Trauma related play, drawings, or stories.
Increased irritability or aggressive behaviors
Concentration and Attention Problems

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About Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, is a psychologist, internationally sought-out teacher, yoga instructor, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD and complex trauma. She is the author of seven books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, and The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook.

Dr. Schwartz is an accomplished teacher who guides therapists in the application of EMDR, somatic psychology, parts work therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. She guides you through a personal journey of healing in her Sounds True audio program, Trauma Recovery.

She has a depth of understanding, passion, kindness, compassion, joy, and a succinct way of speaking about very complex topics. She is the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy® in Boulder, Colorado where she maintains a private practice providing psychotherapy, supervision, and consultation. Dr. Schwartz believes that that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart.

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