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The MET(T)A Protocol

Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Agencies

2 CE Hours
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About the Course

This article introduces the META Protocol, a comprehensive trauma-focused treatment approach that integrates Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy with Buddhist psychology for addressing substance use disorders (SUDs) and trauma. The protocol builds upon the established 8-phase EMDR structure, adding mindfulness practices and ethical guidelines from Buddhist teachings to enhance client stabilization, trauma reprocessing, and relapse prevention. By focusing on the emotional, cognitive, and physiological aspects of trauma, the META Protocol provides a holistic treatment method aimed at long-term recovery from addiction and trauma-related symptoms.

This course is based on the reading online article, The META Protocol created by Stephen Dansiger et al in 2020.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment Dec 2020

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Stephen Dansiger
Dr. Stephen Dansiger is the creator of the MET(T)A Protocol and a clinical psychologist at StartAgain Associates. He specializes in integrating mindfulness and trauma-focused care for substance use disorder treatment. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Roshni Chabra
Roshni Chabra is a clinician at StartAgain Associates. She focuses on trauma-informed care and the application of mindfulness practices in therapy. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

Robert Yourell, LMFT

Robert is an LMFT and EAP certiifed clinician with over 20 years of experience. He was trained in EMDR by Francine Shapiro in 1992 and holds Level 1 and 2 EMDR certifications. He produced the first sound (UpLevel) widely used as bilateral stimulation.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the components and structure of the MET(T)A protocol, including its integration of EMDR therapy, mindfulness, and Buddhist psychology.
  2. 2 Assess how the combination of cognitive and emotional-limbic interventions in the MET(T)A protocol can enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with SUDs.
  3. 3 Demonstrate the use of mindfulness practices within the MET(T)A protocol to improve self-regulation, distress tolerance, and overall well-being in clients.
  4. 4 Discuss the application of Buddhist psychology in the MET(T)A protocol and how it provides a philosophical framework for recovery, emphasizing resilience and wisdom.
  5. 5 Assess how the MET(T)A protocol deviates from the traditional EMDR approach.
  6. 6 Describe the staff training in self-applying mindfulness and Buddhist principles to enhance treatment delivery.

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Material Authors

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Course Creator

Robert Yourell, LMFT – No disclosures to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

2 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103670

Related Topics

Treatment Mindfulness EMDR Evidence Based Interventions

Availability

This course is available until Feb 5th, 2035.

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