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This class will not be available on recording
Clients living with substance misuse & addiction often have histories of emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma. The 12 Step groups AA and NA are the most widespread and available peer support groups for addiction recovery, though some language of the 12 Steps may be contraindicated for survivors of trauma.
This training provides an introduction to broadened definitions of trauma with examples throughout the lifespan. We will review the key principles of Trauma Informed Care by SAMHSA. Participants will also explore the relationship between unhealed trauma and the development of substance use disorders through an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES). We will analyze language of the 12 steps through a trauma informed lens, offering alternative language options to promote healing empowerment & prevent re-traumatization; Attendees will come away with resources to refer clients seeking peer support alternatives to the 12 steps.
**This Training is Not Affiliated with AA, NA or any 12 Step program or entity**
(Trainer, Eryca Kasse, LICSW, Founder, CHOICES in Healing & Recovery)
Trauma Informing the 12 Steps:
Empowerment in Substance Use & Addiction Recovery (3 CE Credits)
Thursday, March 03, 2022, 1:45 PM EST
Presenter: Eryca Kasse, LICSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This class will not be available on recording
Clients living with substance misuse & addiction often have histories of emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma. The 12 Step groups AA and NA are the most widespread and available peer support groups for addiction recovery, though some language of the 12 Steps may be contraindicated for survivors of trauma.
This training provides an introduction to broadened definitions of trauma with examples throughout the lifespan. We will review the key principles of Trauma Informed Care by SAMHSA. Participants will also explore the relationship between unhealed trauma and the development of substance use disorders through an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES). We will analyze language of the 12 steps through a trauma informed lens, offering alternative language options to promote healing empowerment & prevent re-traumatization; Attendees will come away with resources to refer clients seeking peer support alternatives to the 12 steps.
**This Training is Not Affiliated with AA, NA or any 12 Step program or entity**
(Trainer, Eryca Kasse, LICSW, Founder, CHOICES in Healing & Recovery)
1:00pm |
1:15pm |
.25 |
Icebreaker Activity- Attendee’s motivation for participation: Building investment |
1:15pm |
2:30pm |
1.25 |
- Brief history of the 12 Steps of AA - Broadened Definitions of Trauma - ACES Study- Relationship between trauma & substance use disorders
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2:30pm |
2:45pm |
0 |
Break |
2:45pm |
3.45pm |
1 |
- Intro to Trauma Informed Care - 12 Steps with Trauma Informed language choices - Alternative Peer Support Groups - Discussion Questions in small groups – Case examples & Next Steps,
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3:45pm |
4:00pm |
.25 |
- Closing Activity: Lessons learned: integration of skills & knowledge from training
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