Using the standard EMDR therapy protocol in the treatment of addiction

A common question asked in the EMDR community is: “What special protocol do you use in treating addiction?” EMDR therapy is a complete system of psychotherapy and ought to be honored as such when conceptualizing cases connected to compulsive behavior, substance use disorders, or other addictions. Which specialty protocol you may or may not use is not nearly as important as EMDR therapists’ understanding the entire clinical picture and the power the EMDR therapy’s standard protocol can play in healing the traumatic underpinnings of addiction. Dr. Jamie Marich, both a specialist in the treatment of addiction and a person in long-term recovery from an addictive disorder, walks you through best practices, based on the best available research and insights from clinical experiences for harnessing the full power of how EMDR therapy can be used in client care.

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Jamie Marich

Marich, J. (2024, May). Using the standard EMDR therapy protocol in the treatment of addiction. Keynote presented at the EMDRAA Conference, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia