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-based online article, The META Protocol created by Stephen Dansiger et al in 2020.
Publication Date
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment Dec 2020
Course Material Authors
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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.
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.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the components and structure of the MET(T)A protocol, including its integration of EMDR therapy, mindfulness, and Buddhist psychology.
Assess how the combination of cognitive and emotional-limbic interventions in the MET(T)A protocol can enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with SUDs.
Demonstrate the use of mindfulness practices within the MET(T)A protocol to improve self-regulation, distress tolerance, and overall well-being in clients.
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.
Assess how the MET(T)A protocol deviates from the traditional EMDR approach.
Describe the staff training in self-applying mindfulness and Buddhist principles to enhance treatment delivery.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 6th, 2025 and expires Feb 5th, 2035
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Course Creator
Robert Yourell, LMFT – No disclosures to report.
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