On-demand workshop

$135 | 3 CEs

This three-hour overview describes how viewing addictive and compulsive behaviors through an AIP lens can inform the treatment planning process.  It also addresses common resourcing needs and how to address treatment planning barriers for individuals who struggle with both substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the factors that increase vulnerability to substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.
  2. Describe at least two Phase 2 resourcing options for individuals with histories of addiction.
  3. Identify the treatment planning options for clients who struggle with addiction.
  4. Explain how to use EMDR Therapy with persons who struggle with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Continuing Education Credits

This on-demand training qualifies for 2  hours of continuing education credit, approved by the following:


3 CEs from EMDRIA

#15013-DL26

To receive a certificate of completion for the 3 continuing education units from EMDRIA, you must watch 100% of the videos and successfully pass a quiz with a score of 80% or higher.  

3 CEs from NBCC 
ACEP #6934

EMDR Center of the Rockies has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6934. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EMDR Center of the Rockies is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This training does NOT offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

EMDR, Addictions, and Recovery

Access to on-demand workshop for 180 days

Presented by Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC

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Hope Payson

LCSW, LADC

is a clinical social worker and licensed addiction counselor. Among her areas of expertise are working with clients who have histories of intergenerational trauma, incarceration, and financial hardship. She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Trainer with over 30 years of experience as a clinician in a variety of settings. She currently maintains a private practice while also presenting at conferences on topics ranging from EMDR, complex trauma, addiction, and ways to promote both individual and systemic recovery. Hope also assists private and non-profit organizations in creating trauma informed systems of care. She is the Producer of the documentary “Uprooting Addiction: Healing From the Ground Up” and authored a chapter of the book “EMDR and Group Therapy: Emerging Principals and Protocols to Treat Trauma and Beyond”.

On-Demand Course Content

EMDR, Addictions, and Recovery

Access to on-demand workshop for 180 days

About This Training

Content Level: Advanced

Target Audience:  Clinicians who have completed EMDR Therapy Basic Training

Cost: $135

Course delivery:  Online, on-demand

Interaction:  Asynchronous, Non-Interactive

Access:  180 days from date of purchase

Approvals:  3  hours of CE credit provided by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and 3 hours of credit from EMDRIA (#15013-DL26).

Requirements to obtain CE:  Watch entire webinar recording; complete course evaluation & posttest. 

Posttest: Obtain an 80% minimum score. You can retake the test as needed to achieve a qualifying score.

Evaluation: At the completion of the webinar a course evaluation will be available for completion.

Certificate award process:  A certificate of completion will be provided by EMDR of the Rockies. The certificate will be available for immediate download.

Accommodations: This workshop is held in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact julie.emdroftherockies@gmail.com  if additional accommodations are required.

Grievances:  All grievances must be in writing to julie.emdroftherockies@gmail.com, and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

Cancellations/Refunds:  Tuition will not be refunded once training is purchased. 

Support/Conflicts of Interest:  There is no known commercial support for this program and there are no known conflicts of interest for this workshop.