Testimonials
Why EMDR Works
Never Too Old
EMDR Therapy ABC
COURAGE
“And I would ask people to remember that they had the courage to run towards the fire fight. So now run towards this fight. Put the gloves on, let’s go. Put the rucksack on, get off your knee. Get up and move towards it again, cuz there’s a fight and it’s right in front of you. And hopefully, you’ll find somebody that will encourage you in that fight. So that your courage builds back up and then when you make it to the crucible, you have a refined identity. You can only lead as far as you’ve gone and once you find your way outta that hell you’re gonna have to go back and get others out.”
Hector Matascastillo, MSW, LICSW
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, Decorated Airborne Ranger, Overcame PTSD with EMDR
For Veteran Mental Health Crisis
If you, or someone you know is in crisis or emotional distress dial 988 and Press 1 for Veterans or call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line is also available by chat and text (838255).
2012 PILOT PROJECT
In collaboration with EMDR HAP (Humanitarian Assistance Programs), a pilot project was created in 2012 and conducted from 2013-2014 to offer Minnesota Veterans access to EMDR Therapy.
87 %
Of veteran clients completed the course of treatment. PTSD treatments are known to have high dropout rates with veterans, so this is a strong signal of effective program design.
74 %
Of veteran clients no longer reported Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after completing less than 12 sessions of EMDR.
100 %
Of veterans showed a significant decrease in Post Traumatic Stress symptoms as measured and tracked by VRP’s Outcome Management System.