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Substance use is a coping mechanism that many rely on during difficult times. It is a form of self-medication that is readily available and socially acceptable, up to a point. For those with a history of trauma, a reliance on mood altering substances can readily lead to dependency and addiction. Statistically up to 75% of clients with a history of trauma have co-occurring substance-related or addiction disorders. In terms of our client base, the chances are better than average that those seeking therapy are experiencing problems related to drug and alcohol use, whether or not they have admitted this to you, or perhaps even to themselves. Untreated trauma contributes to addiction disorders, and addictive symptoms complicate the treatment of trauma. It is a vicious cycle that can be particularly challenging to resolve. This workshop will help you gain a sense of competency in how to identify and deal with these diagnoses in your case load.

Presented by Sandra Paulsen, Ph.D. April 27-28, 2019 9:00 – 5:30   Workshop Contents and Schedule Saturday, April 27 8:30 –    9:15:  Registration and continental breakfast and Introductory Remarks 9:15 – 10:30: Challenges of Processing Early trauma, Attachment, Affect Regulation & the Brain

Neuroscience hypotheses for implicit memories held in the right hemisphere; impact of prenatal experience; mental constructs, implicit memory; accessed memory experienced in an infant state can be overwhelming, more somatic, less cognitive.

10:30 – 10:45:  Break 10:45 – 11:45:  Steps 1 and 2, Theory and Practice EMDR Phase I: History and Phase II: Preparation Step 1 = Container and Step 2 = Safe State History including dissociation and attachment issues, known early traumas, resource capacity, other.  Psychoeducation with “Client Friendly” Methods. Preparation steps including containment and ventral vagal or “safe state” sk…

This presentation is designed for clinicians trained in hypnotherapy, regardless of whether they have had EMDR training. See website for details!

Date: Friday, October 26, 2018, 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Registration and Continental Breakfast at 8:30am. Location: St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (FREE PARKING) Cost: Early Registration $125 until October 5. Late Registration $140 Limit: Seating is Limited Workshop Overview Substance use is a coping mechanism that many rely on during difficult times. It is a form of self-medication that is readily available and socially acceptable, up to a point. For those with a history of trauma, a reliance on mood altering substances can readily lead to dependency and addiction. Statistically up to 75% of clients with a history of trauma have co-occurring substance-related or addiction disorders. In terms of our client base, the chances are better than average that those seeking therapy are experiencing problems related to drug and alcohol use, whether or not they have admitted this to you, or perhaps even to themselves. Untreated trauma contrib…

This workshop describes a theoretical framework, and specific therapy “tools,” which may be useful in providing effective therapy, within the EMDR Adaptive Information Processing model, to individuals suffering with Complex PTSD.  Important concepts and particular interventions will be illustrated through video examples and transcripts from therapy sessions. Dr. Knipe will present methods for identifying and treating specific dissociative symptoms with accompanying evidence from available research or case studies. EMDR Jim Knipe CEU flier 2018