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W74: Therapy for Women Facing Trauma and Substance Abuse<br />

Derenda Edmondson, EdD<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Clinical Integrated Intervention<br />

Description:<br />

The syndromes of psychological trauma and substance abuse have been linked among women. The<br />

psychological disorder directly related to, and highly associated with substance use disorders, is Posttraumatic<br />

Stress Disorder. The goal of this workshop is to introduce an integrated model, “Seeking Safety,” developed by<br />

Dr. Lisa Najavitis to treat both disorder simultaneously.<br />

Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:<br />

• Recognize factors that impact women’s psychological trauma;<br />

• Describe the interconnectedness of both the trauma and substance use among women;<br />

• Integrate the Seeking Safety Model to treat both disorders simultaneously.<br />

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