Designed for: EMDR-trained clinicians, consultees, and supervisors integrating EMDR into addiction or behavioral recovery work
Use this tool to: Match EMDR protocols and interventions to the client’s current stage of change and recovery goals
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About the Guide
This clinician guide helps therapists apply EMDR within the framework of Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change model. It outlines how to adapt EMDR targets, interventions, and protocols—such as DeTUR, CravEx, FSAP, and Flash Forward—to fit client readiness, motivation, and stability. The structure supports ethical pacing and flexibility, allowing clinicians to integrate EMDR safely throughout the recovery process. Portions of this guide have been expanded and adapted based on Dr. Cassandra Cannon’s clinical experience using EMDR with addiction and problematic behavior treatment, ensuring the material reflects both research-based guidance and practical, real-world application. For professional use only. This tool is not a substitute for supervision or consultation.