Description:
Through the use of demonstration, case presentation, lecture and video clips, and practicum this workshop explores the use of EMDR in the treatment of chemical dependency and other compulsive behaviors— specifically, with clients who are not yet abstinent. This treatment-focused workshop teaches you how to stabilize clients and desensitize addiction memory networks without triggering increased substance use or relapse.
This is an introductory program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how trauma symptoms increase vulnerability to addiction.
Explain the basic findings of the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study.
Identify history taking questions that can be used to assess readiness for trauma processing.
Describe how to use motivational interviewing techniques in the history taking Phase of EMDR therapy.
Identify the common resourcing needs of persons with histories of complex trauma and addiction
Identify at least 2 addiction specific stabilization options to use in Phase 2 of EMDR therapy.
Describe the steps involved in addressing and desensitizing cravings, urges and triggers related to substance/behavioral addictions.
Explain the term: maladaptive positive feeling state.
Identify how to address the maladaptive “positive” feelings, body sensations or irrational cognitions linked to addictions.
Describe when addressing underlying trauma using Standard Protocol EMDR would be appropriate.
Describe when the use of Addiction Protocols would be appropriate.
Identify treatment planning options, and common NC/PC’s.
Apply EMDR therapy to address common treatment barriers.
About the Presenter:
Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alcohol and Drug Counselor and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant who specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma. She has over 30 years of experience working in a variety of community mental health and addiction treatment settings and has presented in a wide range of conferences within the US and Internationally. She currently coordinates a group private practice and provides training and consultation services to clinicians working in private and community settings. Hope is actively involved in helping addiction-focused treatment programs integrate EMDR therapy throughout all phases of their programming. She is also the Producer of the documentary “Uprooting Addiction: Healing From the Ground Up”.
Location:
Live (Online and In-Person)
The Colony Park Training Room
3737 Woodland Avenu
Ste. 650
West Des Moines, IA 50266
October 5 to 6, 2023
9:00am to 4:30 pm
Credits:
13 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of your registration with full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. Please email support@thececompany.com to request your cancellation.
Grievances Policy:
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please email support@thececompany.com with your written grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ADA Assistance:
This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact support@thececompany.com if special accommodation is required.
Conflict of Interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
