Episode 396: E. C. Hurley, Ph.D. EMDR, Veterans & A Calling To Heal

Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, E. C. Hurley, Ph.D., a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army,    E. C. is an approved trainer for the EMDR Recent-Traumatic Events and Group-Traumatic events protocol used with enlisted personnel  in the U.S. Army in 1966. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, PESI ( https://catalog.pesi.com/sq/bh_001292_janinafishercctp12_traumatherapistproject-64989 ). Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets ( https://catalog.pesi.com/sq/bh_001292_janinafishercctp12_traumatherapistproject-64989 ). These take-home handouts give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help your clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement.  Instantly access these FREE tools today ( https://catalog.pesi.com/sq/bh_001292_janinafishercctp12_traumatherapistproject-64989 ) ! Get the worksheets at: http://bit.ly/2UtyDmt  On retirement from the military E. C. founded SoldierCenter , a community-based treatment center, near Ft Campbell, KY, which specializes in treating military personnel, veterans and their families with a broad range of military-related stressors ranging from acute stress to PTSD. Following 9-11, as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom were evolving, E. C. was treating an average of 8 soldiers a day, infantry from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), a Special Forces Group at Ft Campbell and members of the (Blackhawk down) special operations aviation regiment dealing with combat related issues.  At first it was mostly single incident combat trauma, then later complex PTSD as multiple deployments continued.  Looking for an effective treatment for military-related trauma, E. C. was trained in EMDR therapy which became a core treatment for clients seeking treatment at his center, Soldier Center. E. C. ‘s military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two Oak Leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the U.S. Army’s Air Assault badge. *  * *In This Episode* * E.C.s website ( http://www.soldier-center.com ) * E.C.’s EMDR Trainings ( https://www.soldier-center.com/emdr-training--consultation.html ) * E.C.’s EMDR Intensive 10-Day Training ( https://www.soldier-center.com/emdr-intensive-10-day-treatment.html ) * EMDR Mentorships ( https://www.soldier-center.com/emdr-mentorships.html ) * The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143127748/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0143127748&linkId=9345753153fcfacdfa1889d13742cd33 ) , Bessel van der Kolk, MD * Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609619951/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1609619951&linkId=2c7c2f76e750ddaa10bd16dfad726dae ) , Francine Shapiro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations