Traumatic childhood and life events shape how individuals see themselves and the world, which directly impacts relationships, self-perception, coping skills, self-esteem, etc. Unfortunately, a common and initially effective way of managing the impact of trauma and adjusting to the world is through addictive behaviors. They provide temporary relief and anesthetize emotional and relational pain. This workshop offers a deep exploration of how traumatic experiences can contribute to addictive patterns and behaviors while also examining how addiction can serve as a coping mechanism for unresolved trauma.
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Day 1
Introduction course expectations and goals
Lecture: Understanding Trauma and Addiction from a gestalt perspective.
Lecture and exercise: nervous system regulation
Lecture and exercise: Resources Development and supporting early sobriety.
Demonstration: of nervous system regulation exercise
Day 2
Lecture: Developing space for healing.
Lecture and demonstration: Making space experiment
Lecture and demonstration: Compassionate/relational Trauma model.
Closing
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Participants completing this workshop will be able to:
Identify how compulsive behavior can function as creative adjustment and the impact on adult behavior and relationships;
Express effective ways of supporting recovery while providing a safe space for trauma work;
Formulate an application of Compassionate/ Relational principles and relational therapy to support recovery and trauma healing;
Describe the concept of emotional regulation;
Examine processes that support nervous system regulation;
Identify how attempts at emotional regulation, such as compulsive behavior, can function as creative adjustment;
Discuss the impact of nervous system regulation on adult behavior and relationships;
Express effective ways of supporting recovery while providing a safe space for trauma work; and
Formulate an application of Compassionate/Relational principles and relational therapy to support recovery and trauma healing.
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Coaches, clinicians, physicians and anyone that is interested in expanding their understanding of trauma and addiction through functional and relational understanding.
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There are no prerequisites for this program.
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Tuition: $375.00
Early Bird discount - pay $350 by July 22, use code HEALING
Tuition fees can also be found on the course listing page.
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To receive a refund for your cancellation:
30 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to receive a full refund minus a processing fee.
This processing fee is 4% of total amount.14 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to be refunded 50% of the reservation total.
Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop or program, credits may be offered at the discretion of the Institute. If the reason for your cancellation is considered an emergency, this will be taken into consideration upon submission of required documentation.
Credits issued in lieu of a refund must be used within 12 months of the original program or workshop start date. After this period, any unused credit will expire and will no longer be valid. Extensions will not be granted.
In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified at least two weeks prior to the workshop start date.
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Continuing Education: 14 CEs
Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (GIC) is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board to offer continuing education. Participants in the Coach Certification Program become eligible for ICF, GPCC™ and BCC certifications through one program.
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There is no known conflict of interest for this program.
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Participants must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit.
Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.