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  • OnDemand Course

    Access and complete this course within 90 days after purchase.

  • CE Credits

    This course is approved for 8 CE Credits by EMDRIA and by CE-Classes.com.
    **This course does not have APA approval.

  • Course Enrollment

    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $239
    Regular Enrollment: $279

Instructor: Arnold "AJ" Popky, Ph.D.


Arnold (A.J.) Popky, PhD, was instrumental in the founding of the EMDR Institute with Francine Shapiro and Robbie Dunton, was Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis and a Master Practitioner of NLP. Dr. Popky specialized in PTSD and addiction. He developed the DeTUR AAIP urge protocol for addictions and dysfunctional behaviors which he presented in workshops and conferences internationally. His work can be found in EMDR Solutions by Robin Shapiro, PhD, EMDR Tool Box by Jim Knipe, PhD and in Scripted Protocols by Marilyn Luber, PhD. He was also affiliated with Re-Boot Resort camp working with our wounded warriors. 

Dr. Popky had a private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA, where he trained and was a consultant to DoD therapists at military bases around the globe, along with several drug rehabilitation centers.

A.J. was a charter member of the Marine Corps League DIV. 1277.  He spent 30 years in sales and marketing at high technology Silicon Valley electronics and computer companies and as a computer engineer at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg AFB.  

A.J. Popky is sincerely missed by the EMDR Therapy community for his sharp sense of humor and intense passion to help those who need what EMDR can provide.

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Course Description & Learning Objectives

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    3. Instructor

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    4. Course Outline & Schedule

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    5. CE Information

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    6. References

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    1. Downloadable Slides and Notes Pages

    1. Handouts

    1. Practice Exam downloadable

    1. DeTUR video #1

    2. DeTUR video #2

    3. DeTUR video #3

    4. DeTUR video #4

    5. DeTUR video #5

    6. DeTUR video #6

    7. DeTUR video #7

    8. DeTUR video #8

    9. DeTUR video #9

    10. DeTUR video #10

    11. DeTUR video #11

    12. DeTUR video #12

    13. DeTUR video #13

    14. DeTUR video #14

    1. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $279.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 8 hours of video content

Our participants say it best.

Course reviews of A.J. Popky's DeTUR video training

“I appreciated the in-depth probing of the dynamics surrounding and supporting the attachment to a substance and then the application of the AIP EMDR Model.”

Lorelei O.

“This was a great way to learn this method from the person who created it. Lots of examples to learn from seeing it actually done.”

Christopher W.

“I really enjoyed the training. I feel more confident in my abilities as a result of the information shared and skills learned.”

Mark B.

“Amazing! AJ Popky was such a knowledgeable, yet humble and engaging trainer. This was much more than a training on the DETUR. It was also a review of how to practice EMDR and be a compassionate, intuitive therapist.”

Melisa T.

“I had the privilege of learning from AJ back in the late 90’s at an EMDRIA conference and have used his protocol since that time. It was great to attend the course all these years later and to remember that much of how I work with clients was strongly influenced by AJ. Thank you for capturing his wisdom so that many more people will be able to take his wisdom into the work they do with their clients. An excellent training with great demonstrations.”

Vicki S.

“This is one of the best courses I have had the privilege of taking. Even though I took the course online, it was filled with knowledge as well as many practical examples that helped with the understanding of the protocol. I love how much flexibility this eclectic approach has and how promising it is to healing those with maladaptive coping strategies.”

Melissa C.

“Enlightening. This was a great training to watch and learn from. I am excited to use it in sessions coupled with EMDR but to focus on triggers/urges/maladaptive behaviors. I was unable to attend/sign up for a live course due to conflict and I was worried watching a training would not be effective but it was great!”

Leslie H.

“This was a very convenient way to access the training directly from AJ. The videos and demonstrations are super helpful. I loved having the scripts of most of the demonstrations. I feel confident giving this approach a try!”

Katie Z.

“A.J. Popky transpires passion, love, commitment, creativity, and easy to use steps to support people struggling with any kind of addiction. I learned a lot by watching the master doing his job! I have been inspired by his creativity and use of EMDR ... and his creative interweaves. I highly recommend taking this on-demand course. Every penny worth it.”

Alejandra T.

“Dr. Popky is real and serious about healing others and freeing others to heal. He shows how trusting what we know as therapist is important. He frees us to use elective therapies to create more powerful and faster processing. The demonstration of the AIP model always moving toward the positive was most evident in this training. I am grateful to have this opportunity to learn from the such greatness.”

Rai M.

“One of the best EMDR advanced trainings I have watched. I have begun using DeTUR with my clients and having amazing successes! Watching AJ Popky work with clients is invaluable as an EMDR therapist.”

Sara S.

“A.J.'s cognitive interweaves accelerate access to the A.I.P. model faster than any other protocol I've witnessed. Working with addictions and clients with maladaptive behaviors, DeTUR is an essential tool in my tool box. ”

Marc B.

Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

This OnDemand version of DeTUR, an Urge Reduction Protocol for addictions and dysfunctional behaviors using the Accelerated Adaptive Information Processing Model, features video instruction and case examples by Arnold “AJ” Popky, Ph.D., the originator and developer of the protocol and one of the original pioneers of EMDR therapy. During the workshop, participants practice DeTUR phases including client empowerment through resource accessing, installation of positive treatment goals, identification and desensitization of triggers, and techniques of relapse prevention.

DeTUR (Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing) is an urge reduction protocol used as the nucleus of an overall methodology in the treatment of a wide range of chemical addictions and dysfunctional behaviors. This method was developed and refined by the author by the author through actual client interaction and feedback from other EMDR trained therapists using the same protocol. It was initially introduced as a “stop smoking” protocol at the first EMDR conference in 1992.

This eclectic addiction treatment method is trauma based, combining client internal resources with external support including the 12 step model and other known and proven treatment methods as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, Erickson, thought field therapy, Satire, neuro linguistic programming, etc.. The basis or foundation is the accelerated information processing using bi-lateral processing as outlined in EMDR to uncover and process the base trauma(s) or core issues as the underlying cause behind the addiction.

Though somewhat similar to the phases of EMDR, using history, assessment, diagnosis and preparation of the client. DeTUR targets the triggers that bring up the uncomfortable feelings leading to the urges.  DeTUR phases also include client empowerment through resource accessing, installation of positive treatment goals, identification and desensitization of triggers, and techniques of relapse prevention. The purpose of the protocol is to uncover the core traumas and reprocess them through to completion. In achieving reprocessing the triggers no longer stimulate the need to use or act out and the new response becomes the positive treatment goal of coping and functioning successfully in life as determined by the client.


Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

1.  Explain the use of the DeTUR™ protocol.
2.  Demonstrate the use of the DeTUR™ protocol to uncover core traumas and reprocess them to completion.
3.  Identify at least one rapid technique to aid clients in accessing their own inner resources.
4.  Differentiate between positive goal (PG) and positive state (PS).
5.  Identify what constitutes the client’s triggers.
6.  Demonstrate at least one method to elicit client’s positive goal.
7.  Describe how to anchor the positive state into client’s philosophy.
8.  Recall how to segue from the DeTUR™ protocol to the EMDR model.
9.  Identify at least one technique to aid client in handling relapse.


Time and Course Content

Time Segment/
Instructional Hours:

 		Course Content:
1 hour
 Addiction & Trauma
1 hour
   The DeTUR Protocol:
Medications, other addiction protocols, rapid techniques, positive goals and positive state.  Identifying client triggers.  Similarities and differences with EMDR.
1 hour
    The DeTUR Protocol:  
Finding core traumas and reprocessing to completion.
Methods to elicit client’s positive goal.
.5 hour
 Discussion of concepts and introduction of video cases.
1 hour
 Video Cases
Anchor the positive state into client’s philosophy.
Segue from the DeTUR protocol to the EMDR model.

Discussion:  Utilize techniques to aid client in positive goal and positive state.
1 hour
 More Video Cases
Anchor the positive state into client’s philosophy.
Segue from the DeTUR protocol to the EMDR model.

Utilize techniques to aid client in handling relapse.
 1 hour
 Demonstration with course participants
Interweaves
1 hour
 Demonstration with course participants
Interweaves
Discussion
.5 hour Review of concepts and protocol, applications to various populations, military, Traumatic Brain Injury, addictions.
Total:  8 hours






Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is open to all mental health professionals.  This course also qualifies as an advanced course for 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 8 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL19.

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 8 CEs 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 course work/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-12-174-0225. Expires 02-2025

  • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • 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 EducationDepartment’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.
  • 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, completing the course exam successfully, and completing an evaluation form.

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More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the online course.

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.

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