Dean, Professional Firefighter and Route 91 Survivor
4 weeks later.
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to experience Equine EMDR.
I have spent the last 5 years in a silent battle. A battle of shame, guilt, frustration, anger and loss. I would wake up every morning and go to bed every night with the same images, sounds and reels playing in my head. I would chase these demons away with everything from adrenaline to alcohol.
I was failing and that was getting more evident to the people around me (thank you to those of you who have supported and stood with me).
...
I tried every therapy I could get my hands on. I read every book I could find.
I was running out of options and the only thing
that seemed to keep me going was my son, my community and God.
When I was approached by TerrI to try this ... form of EMDR therapy,
I said yes without hesitation.
I wanted control of my life.
I was tired. I was failing and I knew I could only take so much, and my cup was full.
To be outside, with a horse that can pick up your energy, your presence and feel you before you can is therapeutic in itself. Tying that into intensive therapy and rewiring your brain is a whole new experience...
I am grateful for this experience and feel it’s time to share.
I wanted to give it 6 months to see if it would stick and it has. I can still think about that night and not spin out. I remember more now than I did before and my association with RT91 is more peaceful than it ever was before.
I can breathe. I can cry and not end up in a tail spin.
I can hear music again and smile.
If anyone is searching for an answer to trauma, I highly recommend this form of therapy. The idea of being outside, in the air, with a horse and life itself is part of the healing experience.
No white coats analyzing you.
I am truly grateful for this experience and know it has helped me.
If you were able to make it this far in my words, I thank you.
Feel free to share this message.
I pray that it finds someone and it can help.
DM
"Arena EMDR with Terri and Laura has introduced me to a healthier state of living. Connecting with the horses allowed me to more fully access my strengths and gave me support at the exact moments needed. It has helped me to heal more than I could have imagined."
“Arena EMDR with Laura Higgins and Terri Keener has helped to separate the here and now from painful memories from the past and fear of the future "
“I was fortunate to do Equine Assisted EMDR with Terri & Laura. It has been very beneficial for me and I highly recommend for any first responder.”
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