Challenges for Clients with Addictions

Clients with addictions and compulsive behaviors face unique challenges in their healing process. EMDR therapists should keep these 5 challenges in mind.

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EMDR Addictions Acronyms

Do you understand DeTUR, CravEd, or LoUA? These—and more—acronyms are explained for EMDR therapists working with clients with addictions.

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JEMDR Addictions Articles

A round-up of citations from our peer-reviewed Journal of EMDR Practice and Research on the use of EMDR to help addictions and compulsive behaviors.

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Palette of EMDR Interventions in Addiction (PEIA)

This graphic overview shows resourcing and EMDR therapy interventions in addiction. Two approaches are addressed: trauma-focused and addiction-focused EMDR therapy.

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Counselor’s Corner on Stuck Processing

Counselor’s Corner. Therapists discuss interweaves you might use for individuals who are “stuck” with feeling guilty.

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The Evolving Landscape of Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy (Go With That Magazine Issue)

Addictions can come in several forms. How does an EMDR therapist make a positive impact on clients who suffer?

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The Evolving Landscape of Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy

Unlocking Healing from Addiction with EMDR. Explore trauma’s role in addiction & dissociation.

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EMDR and Addiction: Stabilize Addiction, Avoid Relapse

Addicts are triggered into addictive behaviors by reminders of attachment trauma, because attachment is the base of emotional regulation.

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A Day in the Life of a Met(t)a Protocol Center

Inside a Met(t)a Protocol Center (Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Addictions) using the 8-phase protocol & AIP model.

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Stable Enough: Using EMDR Therapy to Address Trauma and Addiction

EMDR for Trauma and Addiction: finding the right moment. The real challenge is determining when and how to start.

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Addiction: A Solution that Becomes a Problem, Treatment Challenges in a COVID-19 World

EMDR therapy is particularly applicable at the crossroad of COVID-19 & our clients’ struggles with addictions, both substance and behavioral.

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EMDR Therapy in a Brief Therapy Model (SIG Brief Presentation)

Urdaneta delineates what is meant by “brief therapy” and discusses the challenges and strengths found in the community mental health setting.

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