Module 1: The Neurobiology & Physiology of Safety vs. Danger
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify 2 chief differences between harm-reduction and abstinence-only approaches to substance use disorder.
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Explain 2 ways trauma impacts neurological development.
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Describe the influence of early attachment on the Social Engagement System.
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List 3 practical examples of how to create safety for clients.
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Give one example of how to practice each of the following: autoregulation, co-regulation, attunement, vocal prosody, proximity.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about the relationship between trauma and addictions.
Description
Setting the foundation for the course, this module establishes the neurological and physiological response to traumas that manifest as compulsive self-soothing habits (addictions). We will discuss the differences between harm-reduction and abstinence-only approaches, and participants will learn how to identify sound principles for effective clinical engagement.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- 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 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.