Format
ISSUP Webinar
Publication Date
Original Language

English

Country
Kenya
Keywords
trauma
addiction
Kenya
ISSUP Kenya

The Relationship between Trauma and Addiction

ISSUP Kenya are pleased to present their Webinar on the cyclic relationship between trauma and addiction and the implication in treatment.

By the end of the presentation, the participants should be able to;

  • Define trauma and addiction
  • Appreciate the complex  connection between trauma and addiction
  • Understand how adverse childhood experiences affects persons with suds
  • Adopt trauma informed approaches when dealing with clients with SUD

Speaker:
Catherine Muthiani 
Head of Training at Support for Addiction Prevention and Treatment in Africa(SAPTA)
Counselling Psychologist 
ICAP III
10 years’ experience

Moderator:
Susan Ruturi,
RN and Clinical Psychologist
Fellow, Hubert Humphrey Fellowship
ISAAC: Member
ISSUP Kenya: Treasurer and Founding Member