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Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 2010/09/08 - Neurofeedback and brain training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and brain injuries offered through Homecoming for Veterans outreach program - CenterForAdd-AZ.com.
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Dr. Sanford J. Silverman from the Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders today announced his participation in Homecoming For Veterans, a national outreach program that provides free Neurofeedback training for veterans to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and loss of brain function due to blast injury, concussion or chemical exposure.
Dr. Silverman, a licensed psychologist and board certified Neurofeedback provider, is the only Homecoming For Veterans participant operating in the Phoenix metropolitan area, which is home to an estimated 300,000 veterans. According to a RAND Corporation study, 20 percent of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans report symptoms of post-war traumatic stress or major depression.
PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that occurs after an individual is exposed to a traumatic event. A person suffering from PTSD may exhibit symptoms including recurrent nightmares or flashbacks, irritability or outbursts of anger, loss of interest in activities, depression and substance abuse. Neurofeedback therapy (also known as EEG Biofeedback) helps decrease symptoms of a post traumatic disorder by teaching an individual to change the brain waves associated with control of emotions and impulses. While Neurofeedback has been in practice for decades, its use as a therapy for PTSD has recently gained popularity with the return of thousands of afflicted veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
“The effects of PTSD on veterans can be lifelong, and they impact the lives of everyone involved, including spouses and children,” said Dr. Silverman. “I’m proud to be a part of Homecoming For Veterans and to offer my help to these brave individuals.”
“Neurofeedback treatment for post traumatic stress has been shown to greatly reduce symptoms and enable veterans to regain their quality of life,” said Siegfried Othmer, Board Chair of Homecoming for Veterans. “We are pleased to add Dr. Silverman to our roster of Neurofeedback providers. His participation opens the door for veterans in the Phoenix area to receive critical treatment for life-limiting symptoms of PTSD.”
No Diagnosis Necessary
A previous diagnosis of PTSD is not required for veterans to receive Neurofeedback training with Dr. Silverman. Individuals suffering from combat-related traumatic brain injuries, concussions or the effects of chemical exposure are also invited to receive an assessment and training.
About Sanford J. Silverman, Ph.D., BCN
Dr. Silverman, a licensed psychologist and board certified Neurofeedback provider, has spent the past 20 years treating patients for PTSD, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression and other clinical disorders. Dr. Silverman founded the Scottsdale-based Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders in 1995 where he combines traditional cognitive counseling with Neurofeedback, brain mapping, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other therapies to create customized treatment programs.
Veterans seeking more information can call (480) 314-4299 or visit centerforadd-az.com/.
About Homecoming for Veterans
Homecoming for Veterans (homecoming4veterans.org) is a national outreach program that provides free Neurofeedback training for veterans for the rehabilitation of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and issues of brain performance resulting from traumatic brain injury, blast injury, concussion, whiplash and chemical exposure. This cutting-edge treatment is offered at no cost through a network of clinicians across the country.
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