Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy and the Stages of Change, Abel and O’Brien Book Study (12 CE Credit Hours)

This reading-based asynchronous distance learning Home Study Program offers an opportunity to earn 12 CE credit hours (EMDRIA, Psychologists, ASWB ACE, NBCC). The book itself (not included) is the educational content of this program. This reading-based asynchronous distance learning program provides a self-paced opportunity to learn and earn CE credit hours. This CE program is designed for licensed mental health clinicians who are also trained in EMDR.  Content level is intermediate to advanced for EMDR trained clinicians. By passing the CE program quiz developed for this program, you will demonstrate that you have gained knowledge by reading this book

The reading based asynchronous distance learning program is based upon the information in: Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy and the Stages of Change by Nancy J. Abel and John M. O’Brien   book must be purchased or acquired separately

Based on the content of the 1st edition of the book (published June 26, 2014), this book addresses the scope of problems relating to addiction and considers the connection between addiction and trauma. Focusing on the use of EMDR therapy in treating addictions, the book also considers traditional models for each stage of treatment so interventions can be individualized according to the needs of each client.

Mental health practitioners must be prepared to treat addiction-related issues–affecting up to 50% of mental health clients — whether or not clients present with addiction as a primary concern. This practical roadmap to the treatment of addictions advocates an underutilized–yet highly effective–method of intervention: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is the first book to integrate the Stages of Change Model with EMDR’s phases for successful treatment outcome.

The authors describe in detail the Transtheoretical Model, tracing its development and theoretical foundations. They discuss each of its stages in depth, presenting and integrating EMDR interventions used by therapists in each stage. The interventions are useful for helping clients at any motivational level. Case vignettes in each chapter illustrate how EMDR techniques are used, and several detailed cases are provided at the end of the book. The appendix features additional resources and EMDR protocols. The text will be useful for therapists currently using EMDR for addiction treatment as well as those using other modalities who are seeking an effective alternative. 

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Nancy Abel, LCSW, LADC, is an experienced mental health and addictions clinician with over 30 years of clinical experience. She has been the Coordinator of Family Services at Day One in Portland, ME, the Director of Substance Abuse Services at Shoreline Community Mental Health Services in Brunswick, ME and taught for over 14 years at the University of Southern Maine as well as in the Addictions Program at the University of New England. She is currently in private practice in South Portland, ME. Nancy is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant.

John M. O’Brien, Ph.D. received his degree in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. He previously worked as a high school guidance counselor and at Spring Harbor Counseling in their Partial Hospital and Outpatient Services. John is currently in full time private practice in Portland, specializing in substance abuse, grief, trauma and gay/lesbian issues. In addition, he teaches courses at the University of Maine at Augusta in psychology and addictions. He is the Past President of the Maine Psychological Association. John is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. Provide statistics that depict the scope of the problem of additions
  2. Describe the Stages of Change model in addiction treatment
  3. List five or more examples of behavioral addictions
  4. Describe the use of Resource Development within treatment for addictions
  5. Describe the importance of building affect tolerance
  6. Describe the goals of the DeTUR protocol
  7. Describe the steps in installing a positive treatment goal within DeTUR
  8. Explain the technique of anchoring within DeTUR
  9. Describe steps to identifying and desensitizing triggers within DeTUR
10. Explain the concept of an “addiction memory” within the EMDR approach
11. Describe the focus of the Addiction Memory Protocol
12. Describe the focus of the CRAVEX protocol

Key Features:
  1. Provides a practical roadmap to using the Stages of Change Model and EMDR therapy for effectively treating addictions
  2. Describes each Stage of Change and EMDR protocols and interventions for each stage
  3. Focuses on the trauma-addiction connection and treatment options
  4. Addresses substance and process addictions in depth
  5. Includes case vignettes and detailed case examples

Endorsements for Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy and the Stages of Change
–  “This is a terrific book! Full of amazing information and in-depth considerations. I found it especially helpful when trying to figure out which protocols to consider with this population.”
–  “An incisive and innovative approach to treating addictions. It is extremely clear in its presentation with fascinating case studies. I will be using this book regularly in my practice.”
–  “This will help my practice daily. I use stages of change already. This added depth to my understanding and will guide further treatment planning. Good review with helpful surveys to broaden assessment.”

Instructions after purchase of book study program:
  1. After completing the purchase of this CE program, you will receive an email payment  receipt verifying your purchase with a link to a quiz based upon the book’s content. 
  2.  Participants purchase or acquire this book separately
  3.  You will be provided with a downloadable PDF version of the CE quiz to use while you read.
  4.  To earn your CE hours,  complete the CE Course completion requirements below. 
  5.   Participants have up to a year after purchase to complete the CE program.
  6.  When you complete and pass the quiz, you will be issued a downloadable certificate documenting 12 CE credit hours earned:  EMDRIA, psychologists, ASWB ACE, and NBCC.

CE Course completion requirements:
1.  Read Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy and the Stages of Change (1st edition) by Nancy J. Abel and John M. O’Brien
2. Complete course evaluation
3. Pass content-related quiz (score 75% or above – 3 chances to take the quiz)

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