Dr. Claudia Black
Room: Main Ballroom September 7 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Presentation Description
Recognize relationship of emotional dysregulation to addictions, identify dynamics of developmental trauma, list eight core elements to a healthy treatment process.
Working with the young adult with addictive disorders most often also means working with co-occurring disorders of anxiety and depression. This presentation will focus on the dynamics of underlying trauma that fuel these disorders. Recognizing not just blatant traumas, but addressing developmental trauma is significant in their treatment. Claudia will conclude by addressing treatment protocol that recognizes the development needs of this age group that is different from their older counterparts.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize relationship of emotional dysregulation to addictions
- Identify dynamics of developmental trauma
- List eight core elements to a healthy treatment process