Resources for Clients
EMDR: how it works and why it helps
- American Psychological Association (APA): EMDR therapy overview (plain-language). What EMDR is, what a session looks like, and why it’s used for trauma-related symptoms. American Psychological Association+1
- NHS: PTSD treatment guide (includes EMDR). Clear explanation of where EMDR fits among recommended PTSD treatments. nhs.uk+1
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): About EMDR. Patient-friendly explanation of the approach and what “bilateral stimulation” means. EMDR International Association
Trauma therapy: how trauma-informed treatment works
- SAMHSA: Trauma-Informed Approaches & Programs (practical overview; explains safety, trust, and why peer support matters). SAMHSA
- SAMHSA: 6 Guiding Principles (infographic) (very easy to scan; great for clients/families). SAMHSA
- NICE (UK): PTSD guideline overview (not a journal; readable summary of recommended trauma treatments). NICE
- Mind (UK): PTSD treatment overview (plain-language description of trauma-focused therapies). Mind
Compulsive sexual behaviors: what treatment includes
- Mayo Clinic: Compulsive sexual behavior—diagnosis & treatment (clear, nonjudgmental explanation of therapy + support). Mayo Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic: Sexual addiction/hypersexuality / compulsive sexual behavior—treatment & recovery (straightforward overview of therapy, meds (when needed), and self-help supports). Cleveland Clinic
Gambling addiction: what works and where to get help
- Mayo Clinic: Compulsive gambling—diagnosis & treatment (simple overview of effective approaches). Mayo Clinic
- NHS: Gambling addiction support (easy self-check + “what to do next”). nhs.uk
- Massachusetts Office of Problem Gambling: Treatment recommendations (very readable explanation of why CBT is commonly used). Massachusetts Government
- National Council on Problem Gambling: Help by state (easy way for visitors to find support and hotlines). National Council on Problem Gambling
12-step plus therapy: why combination care helps
- Cochrane Review (news summary): AA/12-Step Facilitation helps people recover from alcohol problems (plain-language summary of evidence). Cochrane
- Cochrane Library: AA/12-Step Facilitation review (full page) (more detailed, but still readable for many laypeople; supports the “therapy + mutual support” message). Cochrane Library
Recovery skills: learning to regulate emotions and break patterns (CBT+DBT)
You need more than insights; you need repeatable skills for cravings, urges, shame spirals, conflict, and relapse triggers. CBT and DBT are two of the most practical, skills-based approaches used in recovery-focused treatment.
- Cleveland Clinic: CBT explained (what it is, how it works, what you learn). Cleveland Clinic
- American Psychological Association: CBT overview for patients and families. American Psychological Association
- Mayo Clinic: CBT overview (updated, very readable). Mayo Clinic
- Harvard Health: DBT explained (who it helps and what skills it teaches). Harvard Health
- NAMI: How to use CBT and DBT in therapy (practical, lived-experience friendly). NAMI
- NAMI webinar: What to expect in DBT (patient-centered explanation). NAMI