Addiction & Trauma: A Psychodramatic Approach
with Dr. Scott Giacomucci, USA, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
With scientific research, Dr. Giacomucci demonstrates why it is important to address addiction & trauma simultaneously and teaches the basics of applying it in action in your practice.
$125 (Course) - 180 days access
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About the Course:
Psychodrama has proven to be effective in work with addiction & trauma. The course explains in detail how Trauma-Informed & Trauma-Focused psychodrama works on retraumatization prevention and treating trauma and PTSD. Furthermore, it demonstrates in a psychodrama vignette how to introduce a new client to psychodramatic techniques to work on their addiction and trauma using the three stage clinical map.
This module is designed for those who work with addiction & trauma:
• Psychologists
• Mental health professionals working with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions
• Therapists
• Social workers
The course might be interesting for those who are in recovery or aiming towards recovery.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the effective introduction of action methods to clients.
• Demonstrate the application of Trauma-Informed psychodrama into practice.
• Analyze the newest research and statistics on addiction & trauma;
• Identify the key reasons for addressing addiction & trauma simultaneously;
• Describe how to direct a psychodramatic vignette that establishes strengths with a client to address addiction & trauma in the future.
Presenter:
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP, is the Director, Founder, & Director of Training/Continuing Education of the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy. He provides clinical services at the center as well as supervision, consultation, and training.
Course Includes:
Main Content:
• Videos - 206 min
• Handouts - 121 min
• Test - 30 min
• Course Survey - 5 min
Recommended Content:
• Practicum - 30 min
Hours for Certificate:
• 6.5 training hours on the Action Explorations Education Certificate. Our courses may be applied toward professional certification/training hours, depending on your board’s policies. Please verify eligibility with your certifying board or primary trainer. We’re happy to connect and answer questions about course content, hours, and documentation. Reach out anytime with your questions.
Module Curriculum
- Addiction & Trauma PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Scott Giacomucci
- Experiential Addiction Treatment: Creating Positive Connection through Sociometry and Therapeutic Spiral Model Safety Structures by Scott Giacomucci, Sharon Gera, Darrell Briggs, and Kim Bass
- Introduction to Psychodrama Psychotherapy: A Trauma and Addiction Group Vignette by Scott Giacomucci and Leela Ehrhart
- The Intersection of Trauma, Loss, and Addiction by Dr. Scott Giacomucci