The Neurophysiology of Addiction & Brain Based Relapse Prevention (HS-046775-Worden)

Course overview

Guide your treatment strategies through an understanding of the neurological changes caused by addiction Structure a comprehensive treatment approach by understanding the five brain-based tasks of recovery Effectively assess relapse potential Take home a relapse prevention plan, based on neuroscience which will integrate seamlessly into your sessions regardless of your psychotherapeutic approach Working with clients whose progress is continually hindered by ongoing addiction is frustrating. No matter the progress, the issues of relapse appear and despite your best techniques, the client continues to flounder in therapy. Join addictions expert Dr. Tim Worden, to put these frustrations behind you - and see improved treatment outcomes. Tim will give you easy-to-understand language to use in explaining the neurophysiology of addiction to the client. Armed with a better understanding, your clients will become more open to an approach that guides the individual through a blending of psychotherapy with an innovative relapse prevention plan - one that you'll know exactly how to formulate after attending this seminar. Regardless of your psychotherapeutic approach, this approach can be assimilated into your sessions easily. Tools and worksheets designed for relapse planning and the best strategies to apply case-by-case for co-occurring disorders such as trauma, anxiety and depression will be yours by the end of day. Any mental health professional, not just those trained in addiction counseling, will take home new skills and confidence to succeed.