From Trauma to Addictions

Explore the relationship between exposure to traumas and the often resulting addiction. Those individuals who work in the “helping professions” are statistically at a greater risk for developing addictions. The use of alcohol, drugs, and other activities as a means of self-medicating to overwhelming job-related stress and chronic exposure to emotionally charged events is often commonplace. Personality traits and the human culture of “helpers” are looked at, as well as issues of enabling and family dynamics. Good critical incident stress management MUST include an addictions component that addresses these dangers and gives you the tools necessary to address these dependencies.

This course is for those in the “helping professions” who are at a greater risk of crisis and the potential for substance abuse and addictions and those who work with this specialized population.

Course Highlights

Addiction Issues of Concern
Generalized Adaptation Syndrome
PTSD, Alcoholism, and Addictions
Extremes of Human Stress
Assessing Incidents
Addiction and Suicide
Enabling, Jackpots & Co-Dependency
Belief Systems and Recovery
Roads to Living Clean and Sober
Living with Someone in Recovery