Date course created: March 2025
We know from the research that trauma most often precedes addiction. We also know that cognitive techniques carry a bulk of the research evidence for safe and effective treatment of most co-occurring mental health disorders. Given these documented outcomes, clinicians are beginning to find new ways to employ cognitive therapy mechanisms that pack a bigger punch than vanilla CBT. Just when you think you had cognitive therapy all figured out – wait for this one!
The relationship between trauma and addiction is becoming increasingly well established in the literature. This is no surprise, as clinicians working “in the trenches” know all too well that people with unresolved trauma and emotional wounds often turn to substances as a way to “numb out,” forget, or otherwise self-medicate to regulate their emotions. Conversely, people with addictive behavior disorders may drive while impaired, gravitate towards toxic relationships, go to dangerous places to get their substance of choice, or engage in many other behaviors that increase their risk of being traumatized and elevate their vulnerability factors for developing PTSD or other trauma and stress related disorders. It is also known that when cooccurrence is involved, this presents clinicians with a more complicated course of treatment and less favorable treatment outcomes than we see when clients present with only one or the other. The good news is, there is hope! While neuroscience has taught us much about this phenomenon in recent years, evidence-based Cognitive treatments are still show to be at least as effective as many “newer” approaches, and in some circles seem to have almost gotten lost in the shuffle.
Recent protocols have attempted to incorporate PE (prolonged exposure) and other cognitive behavioral treatments with substance use disorder treatments. While further research is needed in this area, the mandate for integration of treatments when dealing with this population seems integral to obtain more favorable outcomes for individuals with these complex conceptualizations. Leave this full-day online training led by international CBT expert Jeff Riggenbach, PhD, with an improved understanding of the neuroscience of trauma, an integrated approach to treating PTSD and addictions, as well as armed with a plethora of evidence-based, yet practical new tools to equip and empower this group to find levels of recovery that have previously eluded them!
**This is a 5.5-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform**
Agenda:
00:00 – 00:37: Introduction, Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction, Neurobiology and DSM Criteria for Trauma
00:37 – 01:13: Addictions: Environmental / Biological Factors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Overview, Case Study
01:13 – 02:01: Introduction to Schema Therapy, People-Pleasing / Approval Seeking Schemas, Compensation and Overcompensation
02:01 – 02:48: Cognitive Restructuring Techniques, Assumptions and Their Impact, The Burden of ‘Should’ Statements
02:48 – 03:31: Introduction to Cognitive Model of Addiction, Empathy and Perspective Taking, Cognitive Conceptualization
03:31 – 04:20: Linking Past Experiences to Present Behavior, Documenting Progress, Patterns, SMART Recovery Principles
04:20 – 05:23: Cognitive Approaches for PTSD, Post-Trauma Work, Trauma Narratives, Rescripting Nightmares for Healing
05:23 – 05:41: The Silver Lining Technique, The Importance of Connection in Recovery, Key Takeaways from the Training
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). After completing this training, participants will be able to understand the relationship between trauma and addiction.
b). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify the role of early maladaptive schemas in maintaining behavioral styles that keep these clients stuck in shame.
c). After completing this training, participants will be able to practice behavioral pattern-breaking tools for disrupting lifelong patterns of negative behavior.
d). After completing this training, participants will be able to understand how to equip clients with soothing, grounding, and other de-escalation skills to prepare clients to directly face traumatic memories.
e). After completing this training, participants will be able to practice conducting complex chain analysis to facilitate development of client impulse control.
f). After completing this training, participants will be able to describe the three types of avoidance and explain to clients how they perpetuate PTSD symptoms.
g). After completing this training, participants will be able to practice the technique of writing out trauma narratives to confront cognitive content necessary for recovery.
h). After completing this training, participants will be able to use rescripting nightmares to decrease or discontinue recurrent distressing dreams.
i). After completing this training, participants will be able to utilize the silver lining technique to help clients facilitate acceptance, reclaim aspects of former self, and contribute to society in new and unique ways.
j). After completing this training, participants will be able to help clients silence their shame, come out of hiding, and promote post-traumatic growth for whole person recovery.
Target Audience:
Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, and Healthcare Workers.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jeff Riggenbach, PhD
Material Author(s): Jeff Riggenbach, PhD
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