In-Person

Using Energy Psychology to Treat Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders

Presented by Adriana Popescu, Ph.D.
1.0 CE Hours Clinical Introductory
Using Energy Psychology to Treat Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders

Information

Date & Time

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Location

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe 2 or more ways EFT changes the body's stress response

  • Name 3 benefits of using EP in clinical practice

  • Identify 3 specific symptoms of addition that EP can alleviate

  • Identify 3 symptoms of mental disorders that EP can alleviate

Description

Energy Psychology (EP; also known as cognitive somatic practices) comprises a set of innovative and powerful mind-body techniques that have been demonstrated to enhance treatment progress and outcomes for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and more (Feinstein, 2018). There is a growing body of evidence supporting these methods, particularly Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), as efficacious in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (Balha et al., 2020; Church & Brooks, 2013; Feinstein, 2021; Popescu, 2021; Stapleton et al., 2019).

 

In this workshop, we will review the latest research, provide case studies on how these tools have been utilized in one particular treatment program that focuses on treating addiction (Popescu, 2021), co-occurring disorders and trauma, and demonstrate how to apply one of the most widely used EP modalities, EFT, in a variety of clinical ways to more effectively treat what has often been considered to be a challenging population with traditionally poor treatment outcomes (Kelly & Daley, 2013; Torrens et al., 2012). Participants will receive specific examples of practical, targeted applications of EFT techniques that they can utilize in addressing these issues with their clients.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Adriana Popescu, Ph.D.

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating addictions and trauma and has directed a number of treatment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the Founder/CEO of Firebird Healing, a trauma healing program, and the Clinical Director at Avery Lane, a holistic treatment program for co-occurring disorders and trauma. Adriana has contributed to several books, including TJ Woodward’s Conscious Being Workbook, Conscious Recovery for Addiction and Conscious Recovery for Mental Health Workbooks, and the Conscious Creation Workbook, all of which she co-authored with him. Her own book, What If You’re Not as F***ed Up As You Think You Are? was released in 2022. She has a private practice in San Francisco and travels around the world speaking, coaching and facilitating transformational workshops. She also hosts a podcast called Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health.

Financially Sponsored By

  • The Global Exchange Conference - Exchange Events