CEU Training for Providers
TRAUMA INFORMING THE 12 STEPS: Empowerment in Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #: 886865165-3161) for [3] continuing education contact hours.
Trainer: Eryca Kasse, LICSW
Founder & Executive Director
CHOICES in Healing & Recovery, Inc.
Clients living with substance misuse & addiction often have histories of emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma. The 12 Step groups AA and NA are the most widespread and available peer support groups for addiction recovery, though some language of the 12 Steps may be contraindicated for survivors of trauma. This training provides an introduction to broadened definitions of trauma with examples throughout the lifespan and the key principles of Trauma Informed Care by SAMHSA; explores the relationship between unhealed trauma and the development of substance use disorders through an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES); analyzes language of the 12 steps through a trauma informed lens, offering alternative language options to promote healing empowerment & prevent re-traumatization; and provides resources to refer clients seeking peer support alternatives to 12 step.**
Virtual or In-Person Training Available for Your Organization!
To learn more or sign up, contact Eryca Kasse, LICSW at ekasse@choicesihar.org or (202) 540-0713.
**This Training is Not Affiliated with AA, NA or any 12 Step program or entity*
COMMUNITY CEU TRAINING DATES:
Past Trainings:
Thursday, 1/5/23 @ 1:45pm - 4:45pm
Hosted by: CE YOU
Registration: ceyouplus.org/workshops/TraumaJan5/login
Thursday, 3/3/22 @ 1:45pm
Hosted by: CE YOU
Registration: ceyouplus.org/workshops/Trauma12Mar/login
Monday, 2/28/22 @ 3:00pm
Hosted by: Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
Registration: gwscsw.org/event-4684982
Trainings & Workshops for Peers
(Peers: Individuals with substance use disorder lived experience)
Peer Facilitator Training for CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps Peer Support Group
Eligibility:
- Personal lived experience with substance use disorder recover
- Participation in a minimum of 2 sessions of CHOICES Peer Support Group prior to or after Training
Peer Facilitator Training Graduates are empowered to facilitate existing and create new CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps Peer Support Groups !!
Past Training: Wednesday, 5/24/23 @6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flyer and Register Here
Steps or Stepping Stones: CHOICES in Substance Use & Addiction Recovery - Workshop
Offers the opportunity to share your experiences of the traditional AA & NA 12 steps openly without judgement; explore how some 12 step language may be triggering; learn alternative language options to promote empowerment through the CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps; and explores peer support group alternatives to the traditional 12 steps including trauma informed, feminist, secular/non-spiritual, harm reduction, moderation, yoga, meditation & women's/identity based.
Next Workshop: Saturday, 7/15/23 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Flyer and Register Here
For more information, contact Eryca Kasse, LICSW at ekasse@choicesihar.org or (202) 540-0713
(Peers: Individuals with substance use disorder lived experience)
Peer Facilitator Training for CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps Peer Support Group
Eligibility:
- Personal lived experience with substance use disorder recover
- Participation in a minimum of 2 sessions of CHOICES Peer Support Group prior to or after Training
Peer Facilitator Training Graduates are empowered to facilitate existing and create new CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps Peer Support Groups !!
Past Training: Wednesday, 5/24/23 @6:00pm - 7:30pm
Flyer and Register Here
Steps or Stepping Stones: CHOICES in Substance Use & Addiction Recovery - Workshop
Offers the opportunity to share your experiences of the traditional AA & NA 12 steps openly without judgement; explore how some 12 step language may be triggering; learn alternative language options to promote empowerment through the CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Steps; and explores peer support group alternatives to the traditional 12 steps including trauma informed, feminist, secular/non-spiritual, harm reduction, moderation, yoga, meditation & women's/identity based.
Next Workshop: Saturday, 7/15/23 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Flyer and Register Here
For more information, contact Eryca Kasse, LICSW at ekasse@choicesihar.org or (202) 540-0713