Neuroscience Unravelled: Understanding the Interplay of Trauma and Addiction

The intricate relationship between trauma and addiction through the lens of neuroscience can support clinicians in developing interventions that support healing experiences. This workshop offers an exploration of how traumatic experiences can intersect with addictive behaviours, shaping neural pathways and influencing individual responses. Participants will embark on a journey through the complexities of the brain, gaining insights into how trauma alters neural circuitry and contributes to the development and maintenance of addictive patterns. Through an interdisciplinary approach drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and addiction studies, attendees will uncover the underlying mechanisms driving the co-occurrence of trauma and addiction.

Cost: GANZ Members: $55. Non-GANZ Members: $95. 

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About your Presenter:  

Rafael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 22 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Business Administration. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Gestalt Therapist and a Certified Gestalt Couples Therapist and have specialized training on EMDR, TRM, addiction treatment and trauma work. See Rafael’s full bio here: https://www.in-sighttherapygroup.com/rafale-cortina-mft-mba