Course Description

Continuing Education Hours: 10

This training will provide a basic review of trauma, exploring how trauma is created and stored in the brain, body and nervous system. Fundamental information provided regarding how substances and their long- and short-term effects will help people deal with trauma symptoms in the form of mitigating and adapting behaviors. This training includes an exploration of motivation and meaning behind behaviors related to addiction and recovery from addiction. Attendees will also receive a thorough overview of various types of compulsions and addictions as well as biology and predisposition to addiction. This training will provide an explanation of the culture of addiction and treatment, a focus on moving from a pathogenic approach of treating addiction to a salutogenic approach. Finally, the discussion will look at current assessment tools and treatment processes for addiction offering insight and direction on how to enhance trauma informed delivery.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will demonstrate an enhanced focus on self-regulation and engage in practice of self-regulation tools to be utilized for nervous system regulation.

  • Participants will demonstrate understanding of medicated assisted treatment, peer support and recovery support groups and be able to discuss how these treatments and tools impact addiction.

  • Participants will discuss how trauma is reflective of changes in the brain, nervous system and body and explore how the threat response system changes the chemistry of the body thus impacting thinking, feeling, and behaving.

  • Participants will explore Adverse Childhood Experiences data and understand impact of ACEs on health outcomes and adaptive/mitigating behaviors through creation of procedural memory.

  • Participants will be able to explain how to support resiliency and competency in recovery from trauma and addiction, and how to support resiliency and competency via treatment delivery and assessment.

  • Participants will identify evidence-based treatment interventions for substance use disorders/addiction and co-occurring disorders and explore use of active ingredients approach for trauma healing.

  • Participants will understand cultural humility and cultural competency with expanded ability to offer services to diverse and minority populations through trauma informed and inclusive treatment approaches.

  • Participants will differentiate between Salutogenic and Pathogenic approaches to treatment and utilize case studies to gain a better understanding of positive treatment outcomes using a Salutogenic model.

Course Instructor

Lindsay Rothschild

LCSW, CCTP, SAP, RYT 200

Lindsay Rothschild is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive experience in behavioral health. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2011. Lindsay specializes in treating complex trauma and addiction using a Salutogenic approach, emphasizing holistic practices alongside traditional psychotherapy. With a background in acute care settings, Lindsay recognizes the profound impact of trauma on mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her journey led her to study Holistic Nutrition at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in 2018 and Trauma-Informed Yoga at the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Institute in 2019, becoming certified in the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method™ and a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. Continuing her professional development, Lindsay completed training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through the Psychedelic Coalition for Health and received an EMDR certification through EMDRIA. She actively shares her personal journey of healing from trauma and addiction, promoting a trauma-informed mindset. Lindsay collaborates with the Arizona Trauma Institute to conduct trainings for mental health professionals, coaches, and educators, focusing on a Salutogenic Lens and Trauma Conscious approach. She owns Roots to Rise, PLLC in Tempe, Arizona, offering somatic psychotherapy, supervision, trauma-informed yoga groups, EMDR therapy, and substance abuse professional services. Additionally, Lindsay serves as the Clinical Director at Seven Arrows Recovery Center in Elfrida, Arizona. Known for her wild and free spirit, open heart, and unwavering belief in human transformation and growth, Lindsay embodies a holistic approach to healing and wellness honoring ancient wisdom traditions alongside traditional psychotherapy methods.

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