Which comes first?  Ending Addiction?  Or Treating Trauma?
Many clinicians may be inclined to work on sobriety first—treat the addiction.  EMDR therapy, in contrast, proposes that we should treat the underlying trauma, leading to addictive behaviors.  In episode 9, Curt and Michelle discuss the EMDR therapy paradigm when it comes to the treatment of addictions.

Which comes first? Ending Addiction? Or Treating Trauma? Many clinicians may be inclined to work on sobriety first—treat the addiction. EMDR therapy, in contrast, proposes that we should treat the underlying trauma, leading to addictive behaviors. In episode 9, Curt and Michelle discuss the EMDR therapy paradigm when it comes to the treatment of addictions.

EMDR Chat #9 What About Addictions?

With more than 60 years combined experience in EMDR therapy, co-founders of EMDR Professional Training, Curtis Rouanzoin, PhD, and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, address subjects for the EMDR therapy clinician in practice and for psychotherapists interested in becoming trained in EMDR therapy.  

EMDR Professional Training provides Basic and Advanced EMDR therapy training to mental health professionals including a supportive membership community, EMDR certification program, and advanced modules for EMDR therapy clinicians.  Visit us at:  emdrprofessionaltraining.com or call 949-445-6548.

Use a coupon code for 10% off any course!    Use code:  EMDRCHAT10

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With more than 60 years combined experience in EMDR therapy, co-founders of EMDR Professional Training, Curtis Rouanzoin, PhD, and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, address subjects for the EMDR therapy clinician in practice and for psychotherapists interested in becoming trained in EMDR therapy. EMDR Professional Training provides Basic and Advanced EMDR therapy training to mental health professionals including a supportive membership community, EMDR certification program, and advanced modules for EMDR therapy clinicians. Visit us at: emdrprofessionaltraining.com or call 949-445-6548. Use a coupon code for 10% off any course! Use code: EMDRCHAT10

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