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Childhood trauma impacts people throughout their lifetime.

Learn what neuroscience and Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACEs) reveal about clients’ struggles, brain development, stress response, and reward pathways. In this 1-day workshop, there will be an emphasis on clinical implications for addictions treatment.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

  • Describe the impact of ACEs on adult health and well-being
  • Discuss the Polyvagal theory and the clinical implications on addictions treatment
  • Differentiate between Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Apply “Connection” skills to enhance recovery and relapse prevention with mental health, addiction, and dual diagnosis clients

Instructor

Jonny Gieber, MS, CADC II, has been an addiction counseling professional for over 35 years. He is currently the Department Chair for the Portland Community College Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program where he is entering his 30th year of teaching. Jonny also has a private practice and a training business that has been open for over 25 years. He is a recovering person with over 36 years of sobriety.

Upcoming 

Click here for upcoming courses.

For questions, please contact Amy Evans.

Photo credit: http://www.addictionceu.org/