E53: Treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR) by A Parmenter

"Treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)" by A Parmenter introduces Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR), a novel treatment framework designed specifically for military veterans and active-duty personnel suffering from combat-related PTSD. The author argues that while nature-based interventions show promise, they often lack the clinical oversight and evidence-based structure necessary for safe trauma recovery. By integrating the eight-phase EMDR protocol with the simplified Japanese fishing method known as Tenkara, the model uses the rhythmic motion of casting as a form of bilateral stimulation. This approach aims to decrease the stigma associated with traditional office-based therapy by moving the healing process into natural environments. Ultimately, the source serves as both a clinical guide for trained therapists and a call for further research into combining ecological activities with established psychotherapeutic modalities. You can read the original article here: https://jmvh.org/article/treating-combat-related-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-using-therapeutic-fly-fishing-with-emdr-tf-emdr/ #podcast #militarymedicine #AMMA #JMVH #veteranshealth #militaryhealth