We explore the powerful role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in helping veterans heal from trauma, PTSD, and the invisible wounds of war. We sit down with Dr. Timothy Vermillion, a veteran and  EMDR Certified therapist for the Veterans Administration (VA), to discuss how EMDR can offer life-changing results for those struggling with the aftereffects of combat and military service.

We’ll also explore veterans' challenges when navigating the VA, from securing mental health care to understanding the complex processes and systems in place to support them. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or someone who works with veterans, this episode offers valuable insights into how EMDR therapy works, how it can be accessed, and how the VA is evolving to better meet the needs of those who’ve served.

Listen in for:

• What is EMDR therapy, and how does it help veterans process traumatic memories?
• Common struggles veterans face when seeking mental health care
• How to navigate the VA system and access the support you need
• Personal stories of veterans who’ve found healing through EMDR

If you or someone you know is a veteran seeking support, this episode provides practical information, expert advice, and inspiration for the road to healing.

Resources

• U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs 
• National Center for PTSD
• EMDR for PTSD, National Center for PTSD video (whiteboard), YouTube, 2018
• The Development and Uses of Blind to Therapists EMDR Protocol, The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, 2013, 7(2), 95–105.
• Call Sign Wizard Podcast
• What Is EMDR Therapy?
• Focal Point Blog
• EMDRIA Library 
• EMDRIA Practice Resources
• EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
• Follow @EMDRIA on X,  @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
• EMDRIA Foundation

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.