Treatment of Co-Occurring Trauma and Substance Use Disorder

Learn evidence-based approaches for treating clients who present with both trauma and substance use disorders in this comprehensive webinar led by licensed clinical social worker Laura Lander. Explore the complex relationship between trauma and addiction, understand how these conditions interact and reinforce each other, and discover integrated treatment strategies that address both issues simultaneously. Examine screening tools and assessment techniques for identifying co-occurring trauma and substance use disorders, review trauma-informed care principles, and analyze specific therapeutic interventions including cognitive-behavioral approaches, EMDR, and other evidence-based modalities. Gain practical skills for creating safe therapeutic environments, managing crisis situations, and developing treatment plans that prioritize both trauma recovery and addiction recovery. Understand the neurobiological impacts of trauma on substance use patterns and learn how to adapt traditional SUD treatment approaches to be more effective for trauma survivors. Review case studies and real-world applications while exploring cultural considerations, ethical issues, and best practices for working with this vulnerable population in various clinical settings.