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This advanced training explores the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of substance use disorders and process addictions—specifically with clients who are not yet abstinent or new to recovery—by discussing the unique treatment considerations that arise during each phase of the EMDR protocol when treating this population. Includes several video recordings with addiction specialists.

  • OnDemand Course

    This OnDemand course provides 90 day enrollment upon purchase.

  • CE Credits

    This course approved by EMDRIA and CE-Classes.com for 12 CEs.

  • Course Enrollment

    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $299
    Regular Enrollment: $349

Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC

Advanced Trainer


Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC, is a licensed clinical social worker, alcohol and drug counselor, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant who specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma. She has over 30 years of experience working in a variety of community mental health and addiction treatment settings and has presented in a wide range of conferences within the US and internationally.  

Hope currently coordinates a group private practice and provides training and consultation services to clinicians working in private and community settings.  She is actively involved in helping addiction focused treatment programs integrate EMDR therapy throughout all phases of their programming.  She is also the producer of the documentary Uprooting Addiction:  Healing from the ground up.

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The Power of the Pain

EMDR Therapy, Addiction, and Recovery

    1. Welcome

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    2. Course Description & Learning Objectives

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    3. Course Outline & Schedule

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    4. Instructor

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    5. CE Information

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    6. References

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    7. PLEASE READ: How to Obtain your CEs for this OnDemand Course

    1. Notes Pages for Power of the Pain

    2. More handouts for the course

    1. Video #1

    2. Video #2

    3. Video #3

    4. Video #4

    5. Video #5

    6. Video #6

    7. Video #7

    8. Video #8 Motivational Interviewing with Kate Becker

    9. Video #9 -- Interview with Adam Horner

    10. Video # 10 Interview with Sharon Gera

    11. Video #11 Interview with Rehna Becker & John Goldman

    12. Video # 12 Power of the Pain -- Post Test Review

    13. That's It!

    1. Course Evaluation

    1. You've Finished the Course! Now What?

    2. YOUR COURSE EXAM and CE CERTIFICATE

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The Power of the Pain: EMDR Therapy, Addiction, and Recovery

  • $349.00
  • 12.5 hours of video content
  • OnDemand Course: 90-Day Enrollment
  • 12 professional and EMDRIA CEs

Our participants say it best!

Course Reviews

“Hope is a master clinician, with a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and passion for the topic of treating addiction and underlying trauma. Extremely useful conceptually and practically.”

Michele T.

“Very informative, compassionate and trauma sensitive. Lots of clear, useful information for doing various Addiction Protocols and also integrating them with Resourcing and Standard EMDR. Excellent Presenter!”

Annette F.

“The leader was warm and engaging. Very professional and informative.”

Leslie D.

“Awesome! Hope is amazing. She helped my practice a lot as I am working in addictions in a Detox/RTC and it was very helpful to hear the different ways to help our patients.”

Andrea G.

“Amazing!”

Cory J.

“This course was very valuable to me. It felt personal and applicable to my clinical work, despite not being able to interact with the presenter. Payson is very knowledgeable and delivers an in depth understanding of trauma and addiction, whilst maintaining a down to earth and pragmatic attitude that emanates great warmth and caring both for the audience and the client group.”

Magnus F.

“Learned so much of not only tools and protocols, but case conceptualization and also which and when to apply protocols. Hope has so much knowledge and experience she shares that really helps you put the tools into action after going through the training. Really loved the not only case examples, but visuals of how she conceptualizes cases. So helpful!”

Diana T.

“I found the content to be quite helpful not only in how I might utilize EMDR in my addiction work with clients, but also how I conceptualize addiction itself.”

Keith C.

Course Description, Objectives, and Outline


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

This workshop explores the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of substance use disorders and process addictions—specifically with clients who are not yet abstinent or new to recovery—by discussing the unique treatment considerations that arise during each phase of the EMDR protocol when treating this population. The individual and cultural factors that increase vulnerability to developing an addictive disorder are reviewed throughout the training. Additionally, common risk factors and assessment issues, addiction specific resources and preparation work, how to addresses and desensitize triggers, urges, cravings, avoidance defenses and “positive feeling states”, and the use of the standard EMDR protocol in the treatment of addiction are all taught and highlighted with case example, video clips and guided practice.   No modification of phases 3-6 of the standard EMDR protocol are proposed.  Video recording of addiction specialists from throughout the world are used to address common questions and concerns when working with this population.  A special review section assists participants in integrating the learning material while preparing for the post test. 

Course Objectives

Through the use of lecture, experiential exercises, case presentations, handouts, and video clips, upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

1.  Describe how trauma symptoms increase vulnerability to addiction.

2.  Explain the basic findings of the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study and the impact of Community Adverse Experiences.

3.  Identify two common resourcing needs of persons with histories of complex trauma and addiction.

4.  Identify at least 2 addiction specific stabilization options to use in Phase 2 of EMDR therapy.

5.  Describe the steps involved in addressing and desensitizing cravings, urges and triggers related to substance/behavioral addictions.

6.  Define the term: maladaptive positive feeling state. 

7.  Identify how to address the maladaptive “positive” feelings, body sensations or cognitions linked to addictions.

8.  Recognize when the use of Addiction Protocols would be appropriate.  

9.  Identify treatment planning options when working with clients in various stages of addiction and recovery.

10.  Describe how the float back technique can be used to create a treatment plan to address common treatment barriers.

11.  Identify history taking questions that can be used to assess readiness for trauma processing.

12.  Describe how to use motivational interviewing techniques in the history taking Phase of EMDR therapy.

13.  Identify the common negative and positive cognitions endorsed by clients with addictive disorders.

14.  Describe when addressing underlying trauma using Standard Protocol EMDR would be appropriate.


Course Outline

Time:
 Course Content:
Part 1 
1:45 (105 minutes)
 Intro of presenter and overview of the home study.  Introduction to the use of EMDR therapy with addictive disorders and the connection between trauma, neglect and addiction—review of research.  Understanding and conceptualizing the role of addictive behavior as a basis for treatment planning.  Addiction memory networks versus Traumatic memory networks.
Part 2 
1:35 (95 minutes)
 Phase 1 considerations when working with clients who struggle with addictive disorders.   Assessing for dissociation, stability, and stage of change.  How to address ambivalence with motivational interviewing techniques and EMDR Therapy.
Part 3 
1 hour (60 minutes)
 Assessing Addiction Memory Networks to determine which addiction protocol may be helpful to each individual client. Demonstration of how to use the addiction/compulsive assessment worksheet.  How to collaborate with your client to create a treatment plan based on their responses.
Addressing common treatment barriers—suggested protocols and interventions.
Part 4 
1:15 (75) minutes
 Phase 2 and assessing for stability—when is someone “stable enough” to move forward in the EMDR therapy process?  A review of specific resourcing protocols including interviews about different protocols with other EMDR/Addiction Specialists.  Group demonstration of AJ Popky’s “Positive Treatment Goal” resource.
Part 5 
2 hours (120 minutes)
 Description and video examples of Popky’s DeTUR Protocol and Knipe’s Level of Positive Affect and Urge to Avoid Protocols.  Tips and suggestions about addressing addiction memory networks.
Part 6 
1:45 (105 minutes)
 Using the standard EMDR Therapy approach with clients who struggle with addiction.  Suggests on what targets to consider first and how to manage shame/dissociation using Knipe’s CIPOS protocol.  A sculpture demonstration of the treatment plan of a complex trauma client where the addiction protocols and the standard approach were all used—a step by step visual representation of the clinical decision points in the process.
Part 7
45 minutes
 A review and summary of the training and how to use the addiction scripts handout.
Part 8
41 minutes		 Interview and Demo about Motivational Interviewing and EMDR with EMDR Consultant Kate Becker.  Kate describes the similarities between MI and EMDR, we demonstrate a part of the MI script and discuss how it was used to assist a client who had wanted to quit smoking but had a shift in his stage of change and motivation between sessions.  This provides a more in-depth description of how to use page 1 of the addiction protocol script.
Part 9
37 minutes
 Interview with Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Specialist and EMDR therapist Adam Horner from the UK.  A discussion about Adam’s favorite research study about EMDR and Addiction.   When/how to work with clients who are non-abstinent or may present for sessions under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Part 10
21 minutes
 Interview with EMDR Consultant Sharon Gera from Pennsylvania.   How to address blocks in processing with clients with histories of addiction. Sharon discusses the use of ego state interventions and other creative ways to address common blocks in processing.
Part 11
16 minutes
 Interview with EMDR Consultants Rehna Becker and John Goldman.  How to weave EMDR therapy into work within special treatment settings—working with incarcerated clients and clients in short term residential addiction treatment.

Part 12
40 minutes

 Review of some of the primary teaching points using questions from the quiz in the review.


Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is considered an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians.  Before enrolling in this course, participants should successfully complete an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training program.

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 12 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 12 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL40.

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 12 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 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.

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