On-demand, recorded course

$175 | 6 CEs

All clinicians are dealing with addiction issues whether they realize it or not. Many clients present with depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce and other problems but they are also dealing with underlying addiction. Research indicates that at least 50% of clients present to treatment either due to their own addiction or that of a loved one.  This workshop will focus on the uses of EMDR with addiction issues. 

Join speakers Nancy Abel, LCSW, LADC, and John O'Brien, PhD, for an in-depth workshop on Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy.  You'll review Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change Model and will learn about different EMDR protocols used with addiction.  You'll be introduced to the Roadmap Model, which will help you formulate case plans and develop treatment interventions for using EMDR with clients who have these issues. You'll add EMDR/non-EMDR interventions for each stage to your approach and will be better able to make clinical decisions about the use of the EMDR trauma protocol. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the impact of addiction on our society. 

  2. Identify the six Stages of Change in Prochaska and DiClemente’s model.

  3. Utilize DSM-V diagnostic criteria to effectively categorize clients with substance use issues.

  4. Identify EMDR protocols used for the treatment of addiction. 

  5. Describe treatment approaches utilized in each part of the Stages of Change Model.   

  6. Identify factors that must be considered in making the decision to use the trauma protocol with addiction.


Continuing Education Credits

This recorded, on-demand training qualifies for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit, approved by the following:

EMDR Center of the Rockies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  EMDR Center of the Rockies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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. 6.0 Credit Hours issued by ACEP No. 6934.
EMDR Center of the Rockies, provider # 2730, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/11/2026-04/11/2027.  Social workers completing this course receive 6.0 clinical continuing education credits.
EMDRIA

EMDR International Organization

 Tamra Hughes, MA, LPC,  is an EC Provider (#15013) and this program (#15013-DL15) is approved for 6.0 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.


Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy

Access to on-demand workshop for 180 days

Presented by Nancy Abel and John O'Brien

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Nancy Abel

LCSW, LADC

Nancy is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed substance abuse counselor with more than 40 years of experience. She is in private practice in South Portland, Maine, specializing in working with addictions, dual diagnosis, trauma and EMDR. Nancy is an EMDRIA-approved consultant. She has been an adjunct faculty at two local universities, an administrator at two agencies and has extensive experience as a speaker and trainer. She presents workshops on addictions and EMDR.

John O'Brien

PhD

John has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in Portland, Maine since 1998. He specializes in the treatment of substance abuse, grief, trauma and gay/lesbian issues. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maine at Augusta, teaching courses in psychology and addictions since 2000. John is an EMDRIA-approved consultant who provides consultation on EMDR, CBT, DBT and addictions treatment. In addition, John has provided numerous trainings and workshops on effective treatment of addiction and trauma.

On-demand course content

About This Training

Content Level: Advanced

Target Audience:  Clinicians who have completed EMDR Therapy Basic Training

Cost: $175

Course delivery:  Online, recorded, on-demand

Date course was created: 5/12/2021

Interaction:  Asynchronous, Non-Interactive

Access:  180 days from date of purchase

Approvals:  6 hours of CE credit provided by APA, NBCC, ASWB and 6 hours of credit from EMDRIA.

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.

Contact:  Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about this course.

Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy

Access to on-demand workshop for 180 days