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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.

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.

Efficacy of eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) in improving self-regulation of in-house Filipino clients with substance-use-disorder (Psikodimensia)

Study on efficacy of Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing (DeTUR), an EMDR addiction protocol.

The Evolving Landscape of Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Review of the application for EMDR therapy in the treatment of pathological gambling – case report (Psychiatria Danubina)

Pathological gamblers may be candidates for EMDR because of the potential existence trauma that may trigger pathological gambling behavior.

Preliminary results of doctoral dissertation: Empirical review of EMDR in the process of hospital treatment of opiates addicts (Psychiatria Danubina)

Study on the examine efficiency of EMDR therapy in the treatment of opiates addicts using CravEx Michal Hase protocol.

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