This 1-day online workshop will introduce EMDR therapists to addiction-specific frameworks and protocols (Popky 2001, Knipe 2005) and will include:

• Looking at addiction through the EMDR Therapy lens

• Possibilities for recovery with EMDR Therapy and working with parts

• Addiction specific protocols for working with clients who are holding onto addictive and compulsive behaviours

• Working with a combination of the Theory of Structural Dissociation, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State Therapy with clients with various levels of dissociation

• Different techniques, cognitive interweaves, developing co-consciousness between parts, time orientation, co-compassion and validating and exploring the jobs and roles parts play in protecting the system

• What can go wrong and how to manage it

This is an interactive workshop that will include live demonstrations, videos, practicum exercises, and live Q&A.

Examples of ‘other compulsive behaviours’ can include issues and dependency regarding:

• Self-harming behaviours

• Disordered eating

• Body-focused repetitive behaviours

• Relationships and/or co-dependency

• Sex and porn

• Gaming

• Social media and internet use

• Gambling

• Spending and shopping

• ‘Workaholism’

• Prescription pill dependency

• OCD behaviours

To attend this workshop you must have completed Workshop 1: EMDR Therapy, Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours.

$374 inc. GST per person