Trauma Informed Relapse Prevention

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 @ 3:00-5:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)

Description

Historically, relapse prevention has focused on behaviors and situational triggers. This new approach to relapse prevention incorporates the amygdala response and trauma-focused emotional triggers that typically lead to relapse even when things are going well. Participants will develop a new understanding of relapse prevention from this trauma-informed model of care. By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to: identify emotional triggers that lead to relapse; recognize patterns of avoidance that typically lead to relapse; and develop effective coping strategies for long-term stability in recovery.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify three core emotional triggers that lead to relapse.
• Participants will be able to recognize patterns of avoidance that typically lead to relapse.
• Participants will be able to help their clients develop effective coping strategies for long-term stability in recovery.

Content Level

• Beginning level courses introduce learners to a content area; include information about a condition, treatment method, or issue; and involve learning and comprehending content.