A 6-hour training with Rafael Cortina
May 21, 2024
8:30am-4pm
PRESENTATION: The intricate relationship between trauma and addiction through the lens of neuroscience can support clinicians in developing interventions that support healing experiences. This workshop offers an exploration of how traumatic experiences can intersect with addictive behaviors, shaping neural pathways and influencing individual responses.
Participants will embark on a journey through the complexities of the brain, gaining insights into how trauma alters neural circuitry and contributes to the development and maintenance of addictive patterns. Through an interdisciplinary approach drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and addiction studies, attendees will uncover the underlying mechanisms driving the co-occurrence of trauma and addiction.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain how trauma can affect neurobiology, attachment styles, and interpersonal relationships;
- Describe how traumatic experiences alter neural pathways and contribute to addictive behaviors;
- Define the concept of neuroplasticity and its implications for recovery from trauma and addiction; and
- Explain at least 3 strategies for creating safe and supportive environments that facilitate healing and recovery.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Rafael Cortina is a licensed and bilingual (English-Spanish) therapist. He has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Rafael is a Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and a Certified Gestalt Couples Therapist. He has specialized training in EMDR, TRM, addiction treatment, and trauma work. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member at National University and a Newsletter Editor/Board Member at the International Association of Advancement in Gestalt Therapy.
He has experience working with Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, Addiction, Grief and Loss issues, Dual Diagnosis (Substance abuse and a mental health disorder), Trauma work, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender clients, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Dreamwork, Couples therapy, and Gestalt oriented psychotherapy. As presenter and facilitator of several workshops, training, lectures, international conferences, and supervision, virtually and in-person, in Mexico, USA, Australia, Canada, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $60; *Non-Members $70; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7 & 15-17
CPS Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each one individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics. Thank you.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
