Soldiers, Veterans, Military Officers and first line responders, such as police officers, firemen/women, paramedics, and medical staff are specially trained and selected to deal with complex and life-threatening situations.
These situations can be terrifying, often involving the possibility of life and death on a daily basis! Memories of these events can linger and be difficult to process and result in the development of post-traumatic stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When these memories return over and over again during the day or during sleep, the distress created by the return of these memories can seriously impair well-being.
Our country’s men and women who keep us safe and protected, and respond to danger and emergencies are at high risk for PTSD. These individuals often live with the recurring images, memories and emotional residue of having witnessed and experienced life situations and events that are beyond the limits of what is tolerable by a human-being. These types of memories can weigh heavily on the minds and bodies of those who protect us and help us when we are distressed. The psychological and emotional toll of occupational distress on the front lines may be high. For example, suicide rates among police officers is three times higher than the civilian population. Reconsolidation Therapy offers a short-term treatment options, as an adjunct to existing PTSD treatments to alleviate some of the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.
Addressing traumatic memories has typically required a longer-term therapy, which can be difficult to endure for some first line responders and military personnel who may be seeking quicker solutions to alleviate their distress. Longer-term treatment solutions may not be tolerated as well by some, particularly those who wish for a quick return to work. For first responders suffering from PTSD, Reconsolidation Therapy may be an adjunctive treatment option that is preferred due to the short-term nature of the therapy. This adjunct treatment may have the added benefit of improving distress associated with traumatic memories and current PTSD symptoms.
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Dr. Genevieve Dale
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