What you’ll learn:
• How trauma alters the brain (hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex) and makes us vulnerable to addiction
• The role of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in setting the stage for substance use and compulsive behaviors
• How “maladaptive positive feeling states” reinforce addictive patterns
• Why addiction can be understood as a form of dissociation—and how to assess for it
• How to use history taking to uncover hidden trauma and addictive roots
• Practical ways to build stabilization and healthy coping before addressing underlying trauma
Prerequisites:
- None! While this course was designed with therapists in mind, many professionals can benefit including but not limited to:
- Mental Health Professionals
- Teachers and Educators
- Healers
- Yoga Teachers
- Healthcare Professionals
- First Responders
- Lawyers and Law Professionals
Course Details:
- 4 CEs are available upon completion of all course material
- Types of CEs available:
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