Author(s): PARNELL, LAURA

Recovery & Addiction

The co-occurrence of trauma and substance abuse is widely researched. Yet addiction can also develop in people without histories of trauma. Effective treatment of addiction requires a holistic approach that takes into consideration its underlying causes and current behaviors and patters. Techniques to aid in emotional regulation as well as attachment repair are required. Here, Laurel Parnell, a widely-known clinical psychologist specializing in trauma treatment, applies her extensive expertise in Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping to the clinical challenge of addictions recovery. Filled with brain-wise, compassionate, resilience-supporting EMDR-based techniques, the practices here can easily be integrated into all levels of addictions treatment. With an emphasis on the practical clinical applications of principles and techniques, and abundant case material woven throughout, this book will help therapists actualize their clients' own potential change to address trauma and integrate repair of attachment deticits. Book jacket.