Course Description:
This class explores Trauma Theory as a potential resolution for long-standing controversies between traditional mental health models of psychopathology and models of addiction pathology and recovery. It also examine the process of healthy development and transformational change for the addicted family in recovery.
Course Objective:
To explore the relevance of trauma theory to addiction
To construct a developmental/trauma model of addiction and recovery
To explore similarities and differences between men and women in their experience of the trauma of active addiction and recovery
To outline the relevance of paradox to understanding transformational change in Recovery
To apply trauma theory, paradox and transformational change to an understanding of the addicted family
Intended Audience:
Psychologists, Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Counselors
Author Bio:
Stephanie Brown, PhD, is an internationally-known clinician, lecturer, researcher, and author in the field of alcoholism. Dr. Brown founded the Alcohol Clinic at Stanford University Medical Center, and is especially well known for her pioneering work in the theory and treatment of adult children of alcoholics. She is currently the Consulting Director for The Addictions Institute, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.
Certificates:
American Psychological Association (APA)
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Alliant International University Continuing Education is approved by:
* The American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alliant International University maintains responsibility for its program and content.
Certifier Name: Thomas B. Nickel
Certifier Title: Executive Director for Continuing Education
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California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
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Alliant International University Continuing Education is approved by:
* The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to provide continuing education for MFTs and LCSWs (provider #PCE234)
Certifier Name: Thomas B. Nickel
Certifier Title: Executive Director for Continuing Education
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California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
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Alliant International University Continuing Education is approved by:
* The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide continuing education for nurses (provider #CEP11235)
Certifier Name: Thomas B. Nickel
Certifier Title: Executive Director for Continuing Education
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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Alliant International University Continuing Education is approved by:
* The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to provide continuing education for counselors (provider #4469)
Certifier Name: Thomas B. Nickel
Certifier Title: Executive Director for Continuing Education
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