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Addiction and Recovery: What it is and how to talk about it
February 23, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
This workshop is designed for Therapists.
You’ll walk away knowing current definitions of addiction, relapse and recovery, you’ll understand the theoretical and neurobiological aspects of the disease, you’ll be able to incorporate the 12 Steps and Principles into your clinical practice and your life, and you’ll have a guided meditation to use in your work.
THE DAY WILL INCLUDE:
~ Current definitions of addiction, relapse and recovery
~ Understanding of the theoretical and neurobiological aspects of addiction
~ The Steps and Principles of recovery – and Tools for living them
~ How to talk recovery with your clients
~ A meditation you will get to experience and use in your clinical practice
~ Snacks and beverages
~ A bright, beautiful space which connects to an 11 acre green space. A true urban retreat for learning!
Both Lucia and I have decades long experience in working with addiction. We have both worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, have extensive training in all aspects of addiction, relapse and recovery, and have taught, presented, and written on all areas of this topic. We are currently in private practices and specialize in treating this disease. We are long-time colleagues who have collaborated on many individual, couples and family cases together, and have a deep and enduring respect for each other, and the journey of recovery.
GUIDED MEDITATION:
We will be leading a guided meditation geared toward healing around addiction and recovery.
Please note: you do not need any meditation experience, special clothing or props for the meditation. You will have the experience right in your chair.
It will contain elements of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, neuroscience, 12 step and spirituality.
Along with enjoying the meditation yourself, you will be given an outline in your PowerPoint packet so you can adapt it to your own work with clients.
THE PRESENTERS:
LUCIA ELLIS, LCSW ~ Lucia is a passionate, insightful psychotherapist who has been in clinical practice for 22 years. Prior to that, she pursued her love of writing at CNN, and her love of meditation and mysticism as the owner of metaphysical bookstores in Atlanta and Boulder, CO. Today in her private practice with adult individuals, she has a beautiful, inviting office near Perimeter Mall. She weaves in psychodynamic and object relations foundations with 12 Step principles, meditation, mindfulness and guided imagery, direct and respectful counsel, and wise and caring support. She teaches her clients to be honest and present to themselves and others. Among her areas of expertise: addiction, recovery, and the 12 Steps – for alcoholics, addicts, and for the people who love them. She believes that real healing happens in the relationship of trust and respect that develops between therapist and client.
ALYCE WELLONS, LCSW ~ Alyce has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1999 in the state of Georgia. She has maintained a private psychotherapy, supervision, and consultation practice for over 17 years in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta. Alyce sees individuals and couples for short- or long-term psychotherapy. She also leads ongoing therapy and consultation groups, continuing education events, and wellness retreats for individuals and couples. Her areas of expertise and theoretical focus are attachment, addiction/recovery/relapse, dissociation, interpersonal theory, neurobiology, PTSD, trauma, and related work with individuals and couples. Alyce also uses mindfulness-based education and body-based techniques for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, recovery, stress related to daily life, and other mental health issues. She has specialized training in Mindfully Based Stress Reduction and LifeForce Yoga. In addition to over 17 years of training and experience in the practice of psychotherapy, Alyce
REGISTRATION:
Please feel free to contact Alyce if you have any questions or need further information. You can reach her at 404.664.3110 or at alycewellons@hushmail.com
You can register directly on her website: https://www.onthewind.blog/
We are also glad to register you for the event by phone. You an contact Alyce directly at 404.664.3110.
Your fee of $95.00 will cover all costs for the entire day, including beverages and snacks, and a 3 hour CEU certificate, approved by the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work.
CEUs: 3 Core CEUs for Social Workers, 3 related CEUs for LPCs, LMFTs (you are allowed 15 related CEUs per renewal cycle)
Please contact us for further details and to discuss any questions you may have.