Session Description: Can trauma be addressed in the early stages of recovery? This question will be explored and answered in this presentation as we define trauma and the connection with substance use disorder. Through the lens of trauma, we can understand substance use as coping and build the framework for ongoing trauma resolution throughout recovery. Various models will be presented along with practical applications for use in early recovery and beyond.
This session has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
recognize how trauma impacts substance use disorder
articulate the role of trauma when working with clients
use a basic understanding of Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems as framework to address trauma in early recovery.