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Battling PTSD: An Army Major Uses EMDR

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:43:48 +0000

In an article on the the U.S. Army’s site, an Army Major shares his story of dealing with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Maj. Ryan Kranc entered treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.

Kranc said the traumatic events of the war have forever changed his life, but because of his treatment he can now move forward.

He wants to share his story in the hope that other service members suffering from PTSD will realize that they are not alone.

Kranc said he’s had no stigma from being diagnosed and treated with PTSD and no ill effects on his career.

Kranc said he’s had no stigma from being diagnosed and treated with PTSD and no ill effects on his career. He has a mantra for coping with PTSD:

1. It’s OK to be human.

2. I can’t control everything.

3. It’s acceptable to grieve. It’s OK to be sad. It’s also OK to move on; it’s OK to continue forth and do your best for the better of the team to honor their memory.

“You’re not broken, you’re not damaged,” Kranc said. “You’re not mentally unstable. You’re human. You’re having a natural reaction to an unnatural occurrence or extraordinary act.”

Kranc made the decision he did not want medication to be part of his treatment for PTSD. His health care provider used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR. It’s a comprehensive approach to therapy that involves stimulation while talking about a traumatic event.

Maj. Ryan Kranc entered treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Kranc said the traumatic events of the war have forever changed his life, but because of his treatment he can now move forward. He wants to share his story in the hope that other service members suffering from PTSD will realize that they are not alone.

Kranc said he’s had no stigma from being diagnosed and treated with PTSD and no ill effects on his career. He has a mantra for coping with PTSD:

1. It’s OK to be human.

2. I can’t control everything.

3. It’s acceptable to grieve. It’s OK to be sad. It’s also OK to move on; it’s OK to continue forth and do your best for the better of the team to honor their memory.

“You’re not broken, you’re not damaged,” Kranc said. “You’re not mentally unstable. You’re human. You’re having a natural reaction to an unnatural occurrence or extraordinary act.”

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For more information about EMDR, please call Barbara Farran at the office: 336-323-1223.

EMDR – A Comprehensive, Integrative Psychotherapy Approach

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:08 +0000

Barbara is a Level II EMDR practioner who has employed this protocol since 1993.

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful method of psychotherapy. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches.

What kind of problems can EMDR treat?
Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post traumatic stress. Clinicians also use EMDR in the treatment of:

panic attacks
complicated grief reactions
dissociative disorders
phobias
performance anxiety
sexual and/or physical abuse

How Long Does it Take?
One or more sessions are required for the therapist to understand the nature of the problem and to decide whether EMDR is the appropriate treatment. A typical EMDR session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. The type of porblem, life circumstances, and the amount of previous trauma will determine how many sessions are necessary. EMDR may be used within a standard “talking” therapy, as an adjunctive therapy with a separate therapist, or as a treatment by itself.

For more information: www.EMDRIA.org

Wikipedia: EMDR

The Seat of the Soul

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:56:26 +0000

The Seat of the Soul is about the birth of a new species — and the explosion of human perception past the five senses. It is about the values of the soul — harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for Life. It is about authentic power — the alignment of the personality with the soul. It is about nonphysical guides and Teachers.

The Seat of the Soul is written for the largest, fastest-growing market the world has ever seen or ever will see. That is because the new species is being born inside of us. The Seat of the Soul is about this birth, what it means, and how to participate in it wisely.

Winner of the 1979 American Book Award in Science for The Dancing Wu Li Masters, Gary Zukav, a graduate of Harvard University, lives in Northern California.

– from the book jacket

About Barbara Farran

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:32:54 +0000

Barbara Farran, ACSW, LCSW
3707-D West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Phone: 336 323-1223
Fax: 336 322-1615

Directions:

Take Holden to Market Street
At the intersection, turn towards downtown
Turn immediately, the first right into West Market Square parking lot
These are office condominiums
Go all the way to the back of the parking lot
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The sign says, “Independent Practitioners

If there is no one at the front desk when you arrive, please fill out the information on the clipboard while you wait.

Thank you,

Barbara Farran

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Guided Imagery

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:54 +0000

A respite for the subconscious

Barbara Farran conducts Guided Imagery sessions for individuals and groups. An informal group participates in Guided Imagery on a monthly basis. If you would like to be on the mailing list for the The Guided Imagery meeting notifications, please add your name and email here:

Welcome

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:45:15 +0000

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