Trauma and Addiction
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the complex relationship between trauma and addiction in this 47-minute webinar presented by Sarah Leifheit, MSW, LICSW, CTTP-II, C-DBT, EMDR through the WVCTSI SUD Project ECHO. Gain insights into how traumatic experiences contribute to substance use disorders and learn evidence-based approaches for addressing both conditions simultaneously. Discover clinical strategies and therapeutic interventions that integrate trauma-informed care with addiction treatment, drawing from the presenter's extensive credentials in clinical trauma treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR. Understand the neurobiological connections between trauma and addiction, examine co-occurring disorders, and explore practical applications for healthcare professionals working with individuals experiencing both trauma and substance use challenges.
Syllabus
Trauma and Addiction by Sarah Leifheit MSW, LICSW, CTTP-II, C-DBT, EMDR
Taught by
WVCTSI Project ECHO