Designed for: EMDR-trained clinicians, consultees, and supervisors treating addiction and problematic behaviors
Use this tool to: Identify appropriate EMDR protocols (Standard, DeTUR, CravEx, FSAP, and others) based on client readiness and treatment goals
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About the Walkthrough
About the Worksheet This clinician guide summarizes evidence-based EMDR protocols for treating addiction and problematic behaviors. It highlights how to adapt EMDR for craving reduction, relapse prevention, and underlying trauma resolution. Each section includes concise descriptions and clinical indications for major addiction-related protocols—such as DeTUR, CravEx, Flash Forward, and FSAP—with expanded guidance and adaptations informed by Dr. Cassandra Cannon’s clinical experience integrating these approaches in practice. Informed by research and EMDRIA-approved CE content, this resource supports ethical, phase-appropriate integration of EMDR within addiction treatment and recovery settings. For professional use only. This tool is not a substitute for supervision or consultation.