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The Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR Therapy

The Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR Therapy

Update: 2025-02-01
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We delve into the essential role of advanced resourcing techniques within Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for treating addictions and compulsions. Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist Gerard Ilaria, LCSW, shares insights on how EMDR’s resourcing phase can help create safe, stable, and adaptive emotional resources for clients struggling with addictive behaviors.

We discuss how integrating these advanced resourcing techniques allows therapists to build clients' internal strength and resilience, providing them with coping mechanisms that support long-term recovery. The episode explores the science behind resourcing, practical strategies for EMDR practitioners, and real-world examples of how these approaches have transformed clients' therapeutic journeys.

Whether you are an experienced EMDR therapist or beginning to explore its potential for addiction treatment, this episode will deepen your understanding of the vital role resourcing plays in healing deep-rooted compulsions and behaviors. Tune in for an in-depth conversation that offers both theoretical frameworks and practical tools to enhance your EMDR practice.

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Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.


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The Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR Therapy

The Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR Therapy

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)