Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 1 Rapid Elimination of Addictive Craving with ETT

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 2 Changing Paradigms in Psychotherapy l Talk Therapy Paradigm l Psychiatric Medication Paradigm l The Biophysics Paradigm l The Quantum Physics Paradigm

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 3 ETT™: The New Frontier in Psychotherapy lSevere affective states change within seconds lCognitive states change within minutes lSevere and chronic physical pain relieved in seconds lReversal of dissociative states takes place within minutes

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 4 When light enters the eyes, photoreceptors convert light into neural impulses that travel in circuits that involve the entire brain and nervous system New Frontier

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 5 By controlling factors like angle of entry, wavelength of light and mental focus, appropriate external light stimulation can access the neural circuit responsible for an emotional or physical symptom

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 6 Specific wavelengths of light resonate with certain emotional and/or physical states which result in rapid changes of these states Spectral Resonance Technique can be used to access implicit memory and somatically held emotions

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 7 Emotional Transformation Therapy lVisual light stimulation functions as a catalyst for emotional processing lSpecific angles at which light enters the eyes can rapidly reduce emotional flooding or physical pain

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 8 Emotional Transformation Therapy lMultidimensional eye movement processes can simultaneously diagnose and rapidly resolve severe trauma and physical symptoms

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 9 Emotional Transformation Therapy lThrough specific rates of pulsing light, specific brainwave states can be elicited for therapeutic purposes lETT™ combines visual brain stimulation with specific attachment based interpersonal interventions to acquire rapid, long-term change

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 10 Attachment Patterns Scientific research has found that attachment patterns: lDetermine biochemical brain regulation lGovern emotional regulation lAre changeable through interpersonal influence

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 11 Attachment Patterns Therefore attachment oriented psychotherapy can: lChange brain biochemistry lChange emotional regulation patterns

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 12 Breakthroughs in Treatment of Several Trauma lAcute Stress Disorders lPTSD lComplex Trauma lAnxiety Disorders lSleep Disorders

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 13 Breakthroughs in Treatment of Several Conditions lSeasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) lMajor Depression lAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) lEating Disorders lChronic Fatigue Syndrome

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 14 Extraordinary Relief of Physical Pain Syndromes lLower Back Pain lMigraine Headaches lSciatica lTempero Mandibular Joint Pain (TMJ) lFibromyalgia lArthritis

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 15 Diagnostic Issues Related to Sexual Compulsivity lDifferentiate recreational user from addictive use lDifferentiate psychological disorders from sexual compulsivity lDoes the sexual compulsivity contribute to psychological disorders? lHow available is one’s source for sexual stimulation?

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 16 Diagnostic Issues lDoes sex addiction mask psychiatric syndromes? lHow severe is the sexual addiction? lRelationship, legal occupational or financial consequences of sexual addiction

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 17 Are There Cross- Addictions? lSexual compulsivity and cocaine use lSexual compulsivity and alcohol use lSexual compulsivity and over-the-counter drug use lSexual compulsivity and prescription drug use

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 18 Sexual Compulsivity As An Attachment Object lA friend lA reliable, available substitute relationship lA substitute spousal relationship lA substitute sexual affair lAn imaginary sexual relationship without facing relationship issues

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 19 Sexual Compulsivity As a Form of Self- Medication Using sexual compulsivity lTo relieve anger lTo relieve depression lTo relieve boredom lTo relieve anxiety lTo relieve loneliness lTo relieve poor self- esteem lTo acquire a “high” (escape)

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 20 Identify Unmet Attachment Needs Is sexual compulsivity? lComforting lSupportive lAffectionate lEngaging lValidating self-esteem

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 21 Treatment Plan lEstablish a therapeutic rapport and perceived safety lIdentify People who can support treatment (family, friends) lIdentify and educate co- addicts

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 22 Treatment Plan l Identify denial issues and propensity for lying and seek collateral help if necessary lIdentify and process guilt and shame issues lIdentify inner conflict about healing lDetoxification l12 step support?

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 23 Rapid Elimination of Craving lAssess the level of commitment to resolving craving? A.If denial issues prevail, pursue these first B.If the self-esteem issues prevent commitment to pursuit of craving, pursue this

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 24 Rapid Elimination of Craving lReduce intensity of the craving drive lIf the nature of the source for the craving drive is unknown pursue rapid insight Reduce intensity of the craving drive

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 25 Rapid Elimination of Craving lIf the person is currently craving and wants immediate relief A.MDEM use for rapid relief B.Use photo assessment technique to precisely resonate wavelength of light with craving state to extinguish craving immediately

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 26 Rapid Elimination of Craving lIf the origin is known to be a trauma use MDEM for rapid relief of trauma lActivate the craving state and then resonate wavelength of light to the craving to extinguish craving

Copyright 2008 by Steven Vazquez, Ph.D. 27 Rapid Elimination of Craving lTo pursue long-term relief of the addictive drive and affect regulation in general, correct dysfunctional attachment pattern through the following means: A.MDEM use for rapid relief B.Resolve specific attachment event C.Resolve attachment specific relationships