Introduction to Working with Addictions with EMDR Therapy: An Interview with Susan Brown and Curt Rouanzoin *OnDemand Course*
90 Day Enrollment
presented by Susan Brown, LCSW, BCD, and Curt Rouanzoin, PhD
Instructors: Susan Brown, LCSW, BCD, and
Curt Rouanzoin, Ph.D.
Susan Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate in private practice in San Diego, CA. She specializes in the use of EMDR therapy to treat complex trauma and addictions. She was a Principal Investigator in a pilot study using an Integrated Trauma Treatment Program (ITTP) in an adult drug court combining EMDR therapy and Seeking Safety©. She currently integrates Internal Family Systems “informed” ego state work within the EMDR protocol to deepen and enhance treatment with these complex clients.
Ms. Brown co-authored “Integrated trauma treatment in drug court: Combining EMDR and Seeking Safety” (Brown et al. 2015); Co-authored 2 book chapters, EMDR: Mental Health-Substance Abuse (Brown, Stowasser, & Shapiro, 2012) and EMDR Therapy and the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Addiction, In Innovations in the Treatment of Substance Addiction, (Brown, Stowasser & Shapiro, 2016); and co-authored the article, ‘EMDR in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder’ (Brown & Shapiro, 2006).
Susan has presented nationally on the use of EMDR with trauma and addiction. She is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator for the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program and the EMDR Institute. She currently teaches 2-day workshops on the utilization of EMDR therapy, integrated with ego state applications for complex trauma, addictions and other self-defeating behaviors.
Curtis Rouanzoin, Ph.D., founder and Co-President of EMDR Professional Training, was trained by Francine Shapiro in EMDR from 1991 to 1992. He worked with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator (1992) and then Senior Trainer until 2017. Throughout the years, he has worked to develop the highest quality EMDR Basic Trainings as well as Advanced Trainings in Complex PTSD and Dissociation.
Dr. Rouanzoin is Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an Approved Instructor in EMDR Therapy. He has trained mental health practitioners in EMDR Therapy both nationally and internationally. Internationally, Dr. Rouanzoin traveled with Dr. Shapiro to Columbia on a Congress Against Violence and to pave the way for future EMDR trainings. He also traveled to Japan with Dr. Andrew Leeds to train the first groups of clinicians there.While at Hope International University, where he taught for 22 years and developed the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, he created the first graduate-level university course in EMDR (1995).
Dr. Rouanzoin has conducted more than 45,000 hours of EMDR Therapy sessions with clients across all gender, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. He receives referrals for situations ranging from military/police/first responders to Complex PTSD/Dissociative Disorders as well as peak performance in athletics and theater/performing arts.
As both a Licensed Psychologist (PSY7809) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT8790), Dr. Rouanzoin understands the professional and clinical demands of both. His early training provided a solid foundation for the extensive post-graduate education he has received.
Dr. Rouanzoin has spoken on panels and made presentations regarding EMDR Therapy at EMDRIA, ISTSS, California Psychological Association, Anxiety Association of America, Orange County Psychological Association and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Rouanzoin was a founding member of the Traumatic Stress Network (TTSN) in Southern California. TTSN was the first regional Basic Training in EMDR in conjunction with the EMDR Institute. As a founding board member and second President of EMDRIA, Dr. Rouanzoin helped develop the Standards and Training Committee.
How do I enroll?
It's easy to get started!
Go to Course Enrollment below and start the checkout process.
EMDR Professional Training™ Members: Find your coupon code in your Membership course > Discounts and Deals. Then, enroll now and enter the coupon code for this course when prompted. Complete your enrollment at your Membership price.
Regular enrollment: Enroll now and complete at the regular enrollment price.
Have a Coupon? Enroll now and enter the coupon code when prompted. Coupon codes are not case sensitive.
Course Enrollment
Start here for regular and membership enrollment.
-
Enroll now!
$64.99
Regular Enrollment
*SAVE ON THIS COURSE* with an EMDR Professional Training Membership!
Benefits include:
- Access to exclusive videos and resources
- Private discussions and opportunities to consult with our training team
- Monthly study groups with Dr. Curt Rouanzoin
and Dr. Michelle Gottlieb -
Discounts on Live and OnDemand advanced Trainings
All for Only $9/month!
(Find your discount code in your membership course.)
Introduction to Working with Addiction with EMDR Therapy
An Interview with Susan Brown and Curt Rouanzoin
-
-
Welcome to the Course
FREE PREVIEW -
Instructors
FREE PREVIEW -
Course Abstract
FREE PREVIEW -
Course Objectives
FREE PREVIEW -
CE Information
FREE PREVIEW -
References
-
PLEASE READ: How to Obtain your CEs for this OnDemand Course
-
-
-
Addictions Handout for Interview-Summary
-
Addiction Flowchart
-
Addictions AIP & Protocol
-
-
-
Instructions
-
Video
-
-
-
Course Evaluation
-
-
-
You've Finished the Course! Now What?
-
YOUR COURSE EXAM and CE CERTIFICATE
-
-
-
Advanced Training!
-
Introduction to Working with Addiction with EMDR Therapy
- $64.99
- OnDemand Course: 90-Day Enrollmentcalal
- 1.5 EMDRIA Credits and 1 professional CE
Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule
Program Abstract/ Program Description
Addictions, both substance and behavioral, are some of the most challenging clinical presentations of our time, necessitating novel treatment approaches that can address the many facets of addiction. Treatment at this level of complexity requires exploration of all possible doorways into healing. EMDR therapy opens many of these doors.
Clinicians who treat trauma within their practices or settings should expect to see addiction show up, whether they are trained and ready for it or not, since the connection between trauma and addiction is virtually inseparable. However, many clinicians express fears about treating this population due to the unpredictability of the behaviors associated with addiction, the dangers clients encounter (both internally and externally) when caught in a cycle of addiction, recovery, and relapse, and the helplessness therapists can feel when faced with these complex challenges. Client examples and personal stories are included in this video.
This 90-minute interview format program asks and answers some key questions about addictions and other maladaptive dependency behaviors and the use of EMDR therapy to treat them.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least three ways in which EMDR therapy targets and/or phases may be applied during the different stages of addiction: during acute use, in an inpatient (30 day) setting, and in an outpatient setting.
2. Describe and apply at least three interventions during and/or immediately after a relapse.
3. Identify at least two addiction-specific protocols that were developed as an adjunct to EMDR therapy.
4. Explain the role of ego state (parts work) integrated within EMDR therapy’s standard protocol.
Eligibility and Approvals
Eligibility
This course is an advanced course open to EMDR therapy clinicians.
If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.
CE INFORMATION
This course is a CE course. Participants are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs
EMDR Professional Training is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#18023), and this program is approved by EMDRIA for 1.5 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL08.
TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level
Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs
Continuing Education Credit is approved for 1 CE through EMDR Professional Training's CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.
CE-Classes.com is approved by:
- The American Psychological Association (APA). CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- Florida Certification Board
- The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant coursework/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627. Expires 6/27.
- The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
- New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
- New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
- Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
- South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
- Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607
- The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026. Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
- The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
- This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.
Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Certificates are awarded online after completion of the course. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, successfully completing the CE exam, and completing an evaluation form.
To contact CE-Classes.com, go to: CE-Classes.com
Address: 1398 SW 160th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone: 954-290-8446
Email: [email protected]
More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.
ADA Assistance
Facilities used by EMDR Professional Training for on-location training events are ADA compliant. Please contact Michelle Gottlieb at [email protected] should you need any special accommodations (ADA) at an on-location training event.
For our cancellation policy, please go to our Terms and Conditions.
There is no known commercial support for this program.