Early childhood developmental trauma such as neglect, loss, abuse, or poverty can be examples of potential triggers for unfolding addictive coping strategies. Attachment patterns are self-protective relationship communication styles that evolve throughout our lifespan to help us stay safe and free of anxiety as we engage with the world around us. When a child does not feel safe, soothed or engaged in the environment, the developing brain becomes architecturally altered in structure than does a brain growing up in safety, security and exploration.
This two-day workshop will weave together an understanding of how developmental trauma and attachment patterns unfold and the science of what happens to the brain when caregiving is either safe or maladaptive.
At the completion of this seminar, participants will:
Understand the signs & impacts of developmental trauma and the foundations of trauma-informed practice
Know more about attachment theory & how self-protective strategies arise
Understand the neuroscience of what happens in the brain when caregiving is insufficient in providing safety and its link to addiction
Develop an overview of the science of compassion and how relational intervention can change the brain and behaviour
Day One
9:00 am Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice & Developmental Trauma
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Intro to Trauma-Informed Practice & Developmental Trauma - continued
12:00 pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm Intro to Attachment Theory: What are the Patterns of Self-Protection?
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm What is Insecure Attachment & How Does it Relate to Addictive Behaviours?
4:30 pm End of Day
Day Two
9:00 am The Pharmacy in Our Brain - How Unbalanced Chemistry Can Lead to Addictive Behaviour
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Exploring Various Addictions as Forms of Self-Medication & Links with Developmental Trauma
12:00 pm Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm The Science of Compassion & Relational Intervention
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm The Science of Compassion & Relational Intervention - continued
4:30 pm End of Day
Registration:
Payment will be accepted by Email Money Transfer (EMT). For registration link or for any queries, please contact Course Support at JanewayCourseReg@gmail.com
Fees:
$100 FOR Eastern Health Employees eligible for Janeway Foundation Grants
$200 FOR all others
Deadline to Register: Nov 1, 2019
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