For clients

The following information is for those interested in the RTM Protocol™ as a treatment option. If you have additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. If you are in crisis, call or text #988, available 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple independent RTM Protocol™ clinical trials have demonstrated over 90% effectiveness in eliminating PTSD symptoms. The RTM Protocol™ was developed by Dr. Frank Bourke and initially used to treat over 250 World Trade Center survivors. (See our research page). 

  • Alleviate flashbacks and nightmares
  • Eliminate re-living stressful events, including negative physical reactions like sweating, muscular tensions, and heart pounding
  • Improved sleep, concentration, and emotional control
  • Reduced hypervigilance
  • Increased freedom of thought and action
The RTM Protocol™ treatment works for people dealing with a wide range of traumatic events. Whether the traumatic event happened one month ago or years ago the RTM Protocol™ can help clients of all ages. Anyone who is tired of suffering from PTSD symptoms and wants a better quality of daily living will gain from the RTM Protocol™ treatment. Even the most skeptical clients who have been willing to give the RTM Protocol™ a chance have been grateful they went forward with the treatment.

Yes, if you are able to follow the RTM Protocol™ treatment steps.

You will be expected to show up for appointments or give 24-hour notice if you need to reschedule. Four appointments will be set up over a relatively short timeframe so that you make progress and gain momentum.

Over approximately 3-4 individual therapy sessions, you will:

  • Be asked about flashbacks and nightmares and trauma-related events in a way that is non-traumatizing.
  • Be given directions that will help you stay calm and relaxed.
  • Practice the visual formats that are key to the RTM Protocol™ treatment process.
  • Learn how to create dissociation and get distance from the traumatic event.
  • Notice how the physical sensations related to the events decrease during each session.
  • Find the RTM Protocol™ steps easier to do with each session.

Yes, the RTM Protocol™ treatment is a non-traumatizing process. Clinicians are trained to ensure you stay relaxed instead of getting hooked and re-associating with the traumatic feelings. You are free to ask questions about any concerns you have. Also, please appreciate that the clinician does not need extensive information about the traumatic event to start treatment with the RTM Protocol™. After minimal details are gathered, the RTM Protocol™ treatment proceeds in a safe, methodical fashion.

Yes, the RTM Protocol™ is designed to work with multiple traumatic events in order to alleviate the symptoms of PTSD. Typically, treating 1-4 events works to reprogram the brain and collapse all PTSD symptoms.

Our Practitioner map includes clinicians trained to provide the RTM Protocol™ treatment. If you are in crisis, please call 855.229.1428.