In-Person

Healing Adolescent Heartbreak: Complex Trauma and Addiction in Adolescence: Complex Trauma and Addiction in Adolescence

Presented by Mike Giresi
1.5 CE Hours Clinical Introductory
Healing Adolescent Heartbreak: Complex Trauma and Addiction in Adolescence: Complex Trauma and Addiction in Adolescence

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Define the term complex trauma and explain the new ICD-11 diagnosis for Complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

  • Describe the impact of early attachment, relational, and developmental trauma on adolescent mental health.

  • Identify 2 complex trauma themes that underly symptoms and behaviors associated with chemical and behavioral addictions.

  • Explain the role of shame in complex trauma and addiction through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology.

Description

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of adolescent mental health and substance use issues from the lens of complex trauma, including evidence-based interventions for assessment, clinical conceptualization, and treatment. Attendees will participate in self-guided, as well as group exercises to practice trauma-informed skills. This presentation will also provide demonstrations on how to apply clinical skills specifically oriented to addressing adaptive patterns of both nervous system dysregulation and shamed-based identity distortions. Attendees will be introduced to specific assessment tools that will aid in their ability to conceptualize complex trauma symptoms and behaviors through the lens of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and developmental affective neuroscience.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Mike Giresi

Mike found his passion for helping others through his own journey of healing and recovery. He started his career in the mental health field working with adult clients who suffered from complex trauma and PTSD, as well as addictions. He has since traveled to India to study and become certified in Yoga and Meditation. Mike is a Florida Certified Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Mike is also a nationally Certified Trauma Professional through Spirit2Spirit Trauma Healing and a NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) Practitioner. In addition, Mike is a national speaker and educator on the topics of developmental trauma, addiction, and adolescent treatment. Mike utilizes his extensive training and experience in the field of trauma, somatic psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and addiction treatment to inform the creation of individual, group, and family programming for clients and their loved ones at Family First Adolescent Services.

Financially Sponsored By

  • The Global Exchange Conference - Exchange Events