Interested in addressing Addictions and Behavioral Addictions with EMDR?  Getting lost in a maze of Feeling States, DeTURs, and stabilization barriers?  Need some direction? 



NO WORRIES! 


Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC, has been down those roads and created a step-by-step, phase-by-phase, treatment map that she has successfully shared with many EMDR clinicians.

Overview

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.

Requirements: Mental health license and completion of EMDR Basic Training

Available in Person and Virtually!

Hybrid (Live and Virtual)

Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, 2023

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CST) 

(8:30 AM registration and log-in begins)

Location

📍 IN-PERSON

💻 VIRTUAL

The Training Room at Colony Park

 3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 650

West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Through Zoom Webinar (Links)

Course Curriculum

Cost

(Full price dates effective September 6, 2023)

Course 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.

Course Objectives

  • 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.

Agenda

Day 1
09:00 - 10:00 

Intro of the presenter and a brief survey of the knowledge base of the audience. Introduction to the use of EMDR therapy with addictive disorders and the connection between trauma and addiction—citing research in this area. Considerations regarding the use of EMDR therapy to address active addiction vs waiting until the client is abstinent.                 

10:00 - 10:30 

How to take a trauma/addiction sensitive client history and assess for the stage of change and common risk factors.

10:30 - 10:45 
Morning Break

10:45 - 12:00 
Using Motivational Interviewing techniques to address stages of change. Live demonstration.

12:00 - 12:30 
Review the preparation phase and addiction-specific resources, that can be used to stabilize  Clients in any stage of change. Video demonstration.

12:30 - 1:30                        

Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 

Continued review of phase 2 protocols that can be used when addressing addictions. Lecture,  video clips, and practicum.  

3:00 - 3:15 

Break

3:15- 4:15 

The use of AJ Popky’s “Positive Treatment Goal” to stabilize. Video demonstration and practicum.

4:15- 4:30 

Questions and Open Discussion

Day 2
09:00 - 10:30 

Review of Day One, then a review of how to desensitize triggers, urges, and cravings. Lecture,  video clips, and practicum.                 

10:30 - 10:45 
Morning Break

10:45 - 12:30 
Introduction to how to identify and desensitize “Positive Feeling States” and avoidance defenses. Lecture and video clips.

12:30 - 1:30                        

Lunch

1:30 - 2:15 

Practicum—desensitizing “Positive Feeling States” and avoidance defenses. 

2:15 - 3:00 

Video Clips and discussion on the use of the standard EMDR Protocol to address common treatment barriers. How to use addiction protocols to increase stability and prepare for a comprehensive EMDR therapy treatment plan.

3:00 - 3:15 

Break

3:15- 3:30 

Treatment “flow chart”—presentation about treatment planning considerations when working with individuals with histories of complex trauma.

3:30 - 4:00 

Sculpture Demonstration/Case Review—a demonstration of an individual’s “treatment map”  and course of treatment over time.

4:00 - 4:30 

Review of all material using PowerPoint and video clips. “Floating forward” to Monday— consultation/questions about using key concepts with clients in the future. Open discussion.


Continuing Education

13 EMDRIA Credits 

EC Program Approval Number: #15007-59

13 CE Credits


Continuing Education Credit is provided by The CE Company. The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.

CE credits are available for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and other trained EMDR Clinicians in all states except New York (all professions) and Alabama and Ohio MFT's  (Board restrictions).

Clinicians should check with their state licensure boards.

In order to receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program scheduled presentation. No partial credits are available, and you cannot receive credits for watching a recording.

About the Instructor

HOPE PAYSON, LCSW, LADC

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 at 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”.


Grievance Policy

We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to [email protected] Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.


Cancellation Policy

We will allow refunds up to 7 days after the purchase of this course minus a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after 7 days are non-refundable.


Conflict of Interest Policy

There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this workshop.  


ADA Compliance 

Live workshops are held in facilities that are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. For in-person, virtual, or online course programs, please contact info@emdrandbeyond if special accommodation is required.