Mental health practitioners must be prepared to treat addiction-related issues effecting up to 50% of mental health clients whether or not clients present with addiction as a primary concern. This practical road map to the treatment of addictions advocates an underutilized yet highly effective method of intervention: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is the first book to integrate the Stages of Change Model with EMDR's phases for successful treatment outcome. The book addresses the scope of problems relating to addiction, including relevant statistics and descriptions of substance and process addictions, and considers the connection between addiction and trauma. While focusing on the use of EMDR therapy in treating addictions, the book also considers traditional models for each stage of treatment so interventions can be individualized according to the needs of each client.
