10 Tips for EMDR Therapists and Addictions

How can EMDR therapists help clients with addictions and compulsive behaviors? These 10 tips can help the process.

EMDR Therapy and Addictions: Client Handout

Addictions to substances and behaviors often begin as a way to cope with underlying pain connected to trauma. This client handout explains how EMDR therapy can help.

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.

EMDR Addictions Acronyms

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

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.

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.

Tips for Maintaining the Therapeutic Relationship in Online EMDR Therapy

Discover essential tips for building trust and safety in online EMDR therapy, enhancing the therapeutic relationship for effective healing.

Trauma and the Brain

Discover how trauma affects the brain and how EMDR therapy can help. Learn how it enables the brain to process traumatic memories for healing.

Example Certification Consultee Evaluation Form

This sample evaluation form provides guidance for Consultants in evaluating their consultee on knowledge and skills in providing EMDR therapy.

Trauma Tip Sheet

70% of US adults have experienced trauma, and childhood trauma has long-lasting effects. In this tip sheet, therapists can learn about trauma, its effects, and how EMDR therapy can help.

Build Your EMDR Message in 4 Steps

Learn how to craft a statement about who you are as an EMDR therapist. Who do you help? What are the benefits of EMDR therapy? Share your passion as a therapist and hone your message.

5 Ways to Continue Your EMDR Practice

EMDR therapists can discover 5 options for staying current in the EMDR field.