Addressing the Complexity of Co-morbid Addictions and Trauma

Join Carissa Muth for this engaging and interactive workshop, where you’ll discover practical strategies and essential tools to better conceptualize and support clients with co-morbid addictions and trauma.

About the Session

While the majority of individuals struggling with an addiction achieve sobriety without the need for professional services, individuals with comorbidities and complex histories often require repeated treatments in order to achieve sustainable health. As such, when working with clients struggling with an addiction, counsellors often meet with co-morbid clients who are in early phases of the change cycle and with symptoms that appear resistant to change. Treatment can be particularly challenging when working with clients who are self-medicating trauma related psychological symptoms with substances.

This engaging and interactive workshop is designed for counsellors seeking to enhance their ability to support clients with complex histories. Participants will gain an understanding of the key elements involved in identifying, screening, and providing effective interventions for clients with co-morbid addictions and trauma.

What you will learn:

• A holistic framework to understand the interconnection of co-morbid addictions and trauma
• How to conceptualize clients with comorbid addictions and trauma
• The intersection of the latest research in neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology and how it informs trauma
• More interventions to add to your toolbox

Session Format:

Experiential, case discussions, and activities with resources provided.