The Relationship between Trauma and Addiction
Submitted by Olivia Woodrow
- 12 November 2021
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
