Foundational Principles for Integrative Addiction Treatment
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the importance of establishing safety with trauma survivors/ substance users and identify at least 2 strategies for establishing safety.
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Define sanctuary trauma and identify at least 2 ways clinicians can mitigate provoking sanctuary trauma with clients.
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Conceptualize non-violence as a primary principle in administering addiction treatment.
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Explain 2 or more reasons why organicity is a guiding force in post-traumatic growth and recovery.
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Describe how the power of shame can be reduced through curiosity, a vehicle for compassionate engagement.
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Describe how to enlist the client as an ally in exploring his/her chosen path of recovery.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase participants’ understanding of strategies for treating addiction using trauma-centered principles.
Description
This workshop expands beyond traditional models for treating addiction by shifting from a modality-centered perspective to a principle-centered perspective. We’ll explore progressive modalities that align with these principles, incorporating contemporary neurological research, contributions from neurocardiology (HeartMath), Felt-Sense and Polyvagal applications to addiction treatment, and mindfulness-based somatic parts-work. In this introductory session, Greg shares innovative strategies for treating addiction from the bottom-up, relying on trauma-centered principles that hold the client in a respectful, compassionate and deeply empowering space. Greg draws from 35+ years of clinical experience, culminating in a therapeutic approach that incorporates some of the most cutting edge technologies in modern addiction treatment.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Greg Liotta, LMSW has 30+ years of post-Masters experience as an addictions counselor, Intergroup Dialogue facilitator (cultural sensitivity), men’s work leader, and somatic experiential retreat leader. His foundation is built on a deep commitment to his own personal, emotional and spiritual development as a platform for offering high quality service. Greg’s clinical approach is heavily influenced by Gabor Mate’, Dr. Bessel von der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, Janina Fisher, Peter Levine, and other luminaries in the field of healing trauma. He is also certified in HRV technology, HeartMath (the connection between the brain, nervous system, and the human heart) and Polyvagal clinical applications. Greg is certified to administer Dr. Porges’ Safe & Sound Protocol, and holds a Certificate in Jan Winhall’s Felt-Sense Polyvagal Approach to Treating Addiction. He is a Certified Experiential Facilitator with a grounding in somatic healing modalities, incorporating sensorimotor psychotherapy, Hakomi approaches, psychodrama, bio-energetics and IFS. Along with his favorite person in the whole world, Jon Snow (Boxer-mix), he designs and facilitates quality trauma-sensitive experiential retreats for those suffering from addictions and complex trauma.
Financially Sponsored By
- TPN.health