Addressing the Complexity of Co-morbid Addictions and Trauma
Hours: 1.5
Course Access: 1 year
Working with addiction can be complex, especially when trauma and mental health concerns are involved.
Dr. Muth guides us through:
- Clients with complex histories often need ongoing treatment.
- Change can be slow, especially in early stages.
- Trauma and substance use are often connected.
Patience and a trauma-informed approach are important for long-term recovery.
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$90.00
Course Content
This engaging 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
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.
LIVE EVENT RECORDING:
Filmed live at an in-person event, this workshop also includes an engaging Q&A session with participants and presenters.
About Carissa Muth, PsyD, RPsych (AB & BC)
Carissa Muth, PsyD, RPsych (AB & BC) is the clinical director of Sunshine Coast Health Centre and Georgia Strait Women’s Centre, inpatient mental health treatment facilities. In addition to her role teaching, training, and supervising counselling students, Dr. Muth designs and oversees program development at SCHC and GSWC. Dr. Muth’s previous experience includes over ten years in private practice as a clinical psychologist providing formal assessments and treatments to adults and adolescents. She specialized in the treatment of addictions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Her research to date has focused on the intersection between attachment theory and addictions, primarily on the role of family relationships in the recovery process. Dr. Muth has presented at numerous conferences throughout the country educating professionals on current research and methods for treating complex client cases. Â