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Matt & Rosey

Meet Rosey

Animal Assistant Therapy may be incorporated as a treatment modality by Matthew Royster, M.A., LMHC with client request and consent.  The therapy dog’s name is Rosey and she is an Old English Sheepdog and Poodle mix, Sheep-a-Doodle.  She has been trained to perform tasks by the Royster’s and Midwest Dog Training.  Royster and Royster, PLLC agrees to have proof that Rosey is up to date and current on all vaccinations appropriate for the dog.
 
The breed standards describe the ideal Old English Sheepdog as never being nervous or aggressive.  The New Zealand Kennel Club adds that “they are sometimes couch potatoes” and “may even try to herd children by gently bumping them.”  This breed’s temperament can be described as intelligent, social, adaptable, bubbly and intelligent dog.  Because the Sheep-a-doodle is a hybrid it is not recognized by the AKC but is registered by the American Canines Hybrid Club.  The ACHC adds that the breed has a “clownish energy.”  Rosey is considered a large dog when full grown averaging about 60 to 70 pounds.  She is said to have the best of both breeds and nearly 100% hypoallergenic with a soft and curly coat.
 

Rosey is gentle, engaging, seeking to please folks, affectionate and just plain silly.  She is loyal to her handler and understands her job is to make others smile.

Insurance Information:

Royster & Royster accepts most major insurances.  However, insurance is specific to each provider.  Please reach out to your preferred clinician for more information.  Then, for details about your specific coverage, reach out to your insurance company via the phone number on the back of your card.

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About EMDR

EMDR is a treatment protocol designed to help people reduce the intensity of unwanted emotions and change the way people think about traumatic experiences so they are less troubling.

Trauma has been redefined with this approach into two categories: Big T’s = Big Traumas and Little t’s = Little Traumas.  Big T’s include events such as: abuse, abandonment, neglect, near death experiences, etc.  Little t’s are those minor incidences which everybody incurs throughout life such as not getting picked to be on the sports team, not getting invited to a party, not getting asked out by a love interest.  Big T’s and Little t’s send very powerful messages to people about their worth and subsequently negative cognitions develop such as, “I am not good enough,” I am not important,” I am not lovable,” etc.  These core negative beliefs drive emotions and actions.  Thus, EMDR seeks to change people’s perceptions about themselves and events in order to effect a positive change in emotion and behaviors.  EMDR is an evidenced based practice which allows therapists to assist clients in the venture of improving their present-day quality of life.

Matthew, Valorie, Cheryl and Steve have all completed their EMDR certification and are able to provide EMDR therapy with their population.