The Use of EMDR Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction

Learn how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can effectively treat addiction and compulsive behaviors in this comprehensive webinar. Explore the complete 8-phase EMDR therapy protocol and discover specialized approaches including Feeling State and DeTur protocols specifically designed to reduce cravings, compulsions, and euphoric recall in addiction treatment. Examine the critical considerations for determining appropriate timing when processing trauma in clients with substance use disorders. Gain insights from presenter Jeanne Meyer, a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment, who is both a certified EMDR therapist and approved consultant. Understand how to integrate EMDR techniques into addiction treatment programs and develop skills for addressing the complex relationship between trauma and addictive behaviors in clinical practice.