Thank you for this, Kambria. I think the EMDR / brain spotting, etc. could be a nice compliment to a treatment program that also utilizes a 12 step model. You never said that AA and NA don't work, but there is much more to it than "white knuckling"... working with others provides a positive feeling state and that is one of the key components to all 12 step programs. I don't think the 12 step inventory process is a bad thing either, as it looks at defects and assets... anyway - thanks for this. I will be in touch with you to learn more!
What if the person struggles to connect with those feelings in the therapeutic setting, like: "I am not feeling this right now, now I am calm, I only feel that in that moment" How do you enhance that?
It's Robert Miller's Feeling-State Addiction Protocol. There are a lot of resources for it online. Here's one: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Feeling-State_Addiction_Protocol.pdf
I am a clinical Hypnotherapist over 20 years and LMFT. EMDR is a mild version of hypnotherapy and based on my extensive experience working as a clinical hypnotherapist and addiction population ,it is not recommended for addiction until further assessment done with person ‘s addiction. Please do not advise this until you are fully informed that person’s addiction with long history of substance abuse and the possibility of brain cell damages won’t be effective . In conclusion, this model is not effective in all addiction as you are generally stating it wont help people with addiction in all cases!
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😊😊 are you aware of any sample recorded sessions online regarding this protocol?
Thank you for this, Kambria. I think the EMDR / brain spotting, etc. could be a nice compliment to a treatment program that also utilizes a 12 step model. You never said that AA and NA don't work, but there is much more to it than "white knuckling"... working with others provides a positive feeling state and that is one of the key components to all 12 step programs. I don't think the 12 step inventory process is a bad thing either, as it looks at defects and assets... anyway - thanks for this. I will be in touch with you to learn more!
So incredibly helpful! Thank you!
I really appreciated your presentation of this, and took notes! Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
What if the person struggles to connect with those feelings in the therapeutic setting, like: "I am not feeling this right now, now I am calm, I only feel that in that moment" How do you enhance that?
Thank you for your question. I will add this to my list of potential topics for the future.
How can i use emdr @ home to quit smoking cigarettes, thanks for help
could you put the link in here for the addiction protocol you're talking through please
It's Robert Miller's Feeling-State Addiction Protocol. There are a lot of resources for it online. Here's one: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Feeling-State_Addiction_Protocol.pdf
Do you find there are many feeling states associated with an addiction?
I am a clinical Hypnotherapist over 20 years and LMFT. EMDR is a mild version of hypnotherapy and based on my extensive experience working as a clinical hypnotherapist and addiction population ,it is not recommended for addiction until further assessment done with person ‘s addiction. Please do not advise this until you are fully informed that person’s addiction with long history of substance abuse and the possibility of brain cell damages won’t be effective . In conclusion, this model is not effective in all addiction as you are generally stating it wont help people with addiction in all cases!
Do you help people with addictions? I am desperate for help with my diet.... junk food and sugar specifically! Hope to hear from you soon!
What are your thoughts on EMDR for gambling and spending addictions?
Oh please