Veterans

Focuses on the application of EMDR with military and veteran populations, including combat-related trauma, transition stress, and the cultural factors that shape presentation and treatment. Emphasizes practical, experience-informed approaches to working within military and VA contexts.

EMDR Practice | Veterans

EMDR, Adaptive Information Processing (AIP), and Veteran Transition: 5 Reasons Trauma Often Emerges After Military Service
ByTimothy Vermillion, DSW, LCSW, BCD January 5, 2026May 3, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Why Trauma Often Shows Up After Military Service Ends Veteran transition to civilian life is frequently framed as a practical challenge—finding employment, redefining purpose, or adjusting to a slower pace of life. Rand has explored this topic as recently as February 2025. Clinically, however, many veterans discover that emotional and physiological symptoms intensify after separation…

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EMDR Practice | Substance Use & Addictions | Veterans

Cigarettes, Cravings, and EMDR: What the Feeling-State Protocol Tells Us About Smoking
ByTimothy Vermillion, DSW, LCSW, BCD November 25, 2025May 3, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

For years, most conversations about smoking have focused on nicotine, willpower, and “readiness to quit.” Useful, but incomplete. If you work with veterans or other high-stress populations, you already know: cigarettes are not just a chemical habit. They are tied to feelings—calm after chaos, connection with buddies, a moment of control when everything else is…

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