( HS Ruse 1504749 2026) Rewiring Addiction: EMDR Therapy for Trauma-Driven Compulsions and Cravings
Tracking # 20-1369377
Course overview
When youre working with clients who struggle with addiction, it can be easy to fall into the cycle of symptom management and forget whats at the core of their problem: its a protective strategy used to avoid emotional pain. You need to be able to help your clients regulate their nervous systems and rewire addiction-related neural pathways. In this engaging session, EMDR expert and integrative trauma specialist Stacy Ruse, LPC, ERYT 500, will show you how to use EMDR Therapy as a gateway to safely and effectively work with addiction memory networks using the Adaptive Information Processing AIP model. Youll get: Tools for working with protective parts that block processing Protocols for urge-desensitization Polyvagal-informed resourcing techniques Strategies for prioritizing readiness, stabilization, and pacing
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant and trainer. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.